About Electro-Harmonix Pedals
When the electronic transistor became available, inventors scrambled to cram studio effects into small footprints. The 1962 Maestro Fuzz Tone pedal introduced the world to the potential of pedal-fueled distortion and was inspired by faulty amplifier valves. The Rolling Stones used a fuzzbox on “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, and Jimi Hendrix used an octave fuzz called the Octavia designed by Roger Mayer on numerous tracks.
New York IBM employee, Mike Matthews, wanted in on the action and began building fuzz units for the Guild Guitar Company branded “Foxy Lady” after the Hendrix tune. In 1969, Matthews teamed up with the aforementioned Roger Mayer to design the LPB-1 (linear power booster), followed by the Bass and Treble boosters.
During the 70s, EHX released the greatest hits of effects that included the Electric Mistress, a flanger, Memory Man, a delay, and Small Stone, a phaser. They even designed the first pedal-based guitar synthesizer! Their most famous pedal, however, was the Big Muff. This thick, swampy fuzz box has been immortalized on countless recordings and has helped shape the aesthetic texture of hard rock and heavy metal. It’s hard to think of a more influential pedal than the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Fuzz.
Now well into the 21st century, EHX continues to release refined versions of their classic pedals, along with hybrids, and totally new innovations. From their Ravish Sitar that emulates the droning Indian string instrument to the Pitchfork polyphonic pitch shifter, they are constantly exploring new ideas and designs. Give us a call or stop by and add an Electro-Harmonix pedal to your rig today.