Mismatched BC-108C silicon transistors
Back during the dawn of fuzz in the 1960s, germanium transistors ruled the roost, boasting a remarkably warm, rich, and dynamic character — a little bit too dynamic for some, as germanium transistors are highly susceptible to drastic tonal changes depending on their temperature. So, in the late 1960s, the original face of fuzz switched over to the day’s most cutting-edge silicon transistors, which had the secondary effect of dramatically changing the pedal’s tone. Which is better? Neither — that’s entirely up to your taste! However, players that favor a more aggressive, articulate, and wild fuzz flavor will undoubtedly find much to love in the Fulltone ’70 BC-108C’s intentionally mismatched pair of top-quality BC-108C silicon transistors.
