Dr Green The Hairy Tongue
Vintage-style fuzz pedal fun
A new line of stompboxes from amp maker Hayden, Dr Green pedals are hand-built in the UK with an extremely robust steel construction.
"Fat fuzzy goodness with a natural voicing not unlike a good Fuzz Face"
Idiosyncratically, their connections (input left, output right) are out of kilter with most current designs, but their close positioning means any lead crossing is kept to a minimum. The Hairy Tongue is a vintage fuzz pedal - a classic two-knob design based around a set of silicon transistors.
Sounds
There's a range of sounds available here. Volume knob up and minimum fuzz brings in a nice dirty boost, but advancing the fuzz knob gradually brings in thick, fat fuzzy goodness with a natural voicing not unlike a good Fuzz Face.
MusicRadar Rating
Pros
Solid build. Simple layout. Nicely voiced fuzz.
Cons
A tone knob could have added more versatility.
Verdict
A traditional Brit fuzz box. Nice.
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Specification
Accessories
Velvet carrying bag
Country of Origin
UK
Unit Power Source
9 Volt Batteries 9V DC Adaptor
Available Controls
Fuzz Volume
Dimensions
67 x 55 x 123
Available Outputs
1/4 Inch Jack
Available Inputs
1/4 Inch Jack
Features
True bypass
