{"product_id":"benson-amps-the-jeez-germanium-fuzz","title":"Benson Amps The Jeez Germanium Fuzz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJeez — A Fresh Take on Germanium Fuzz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you build a germanium pedal from a fresh perspective? Meet \u003cstrong\u003eJeez\u003c\/strong\u003e: a dynamic boost, overdrive and fuzz built around two 2N404 germanium transistors, with active temperature control and a remarkably wide gain range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Germanium Transistors. Consistent Performance.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermanium transistors are sensitive to temperature. Jeez uses a proprietary warming system to keep both transistors at their target temperatures, helping their sound stay consistent. Warm-up takes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 seconds from room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with around three minutes for earlier versions of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Clean Boost to Full Germanium Fuzz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gain control covers a broad range of sounds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-frequency, low-noise germanium clean boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 2–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble-booster-style overdrive and vintage grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, cranked-Plexi-style drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, saturated germanium fuzz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeez also responds closely to your picking dynamics. At certain settings, a light touch produces overdriven chords, while digging in brings out a more sustained sound. This response is particularly noticeable at higher Tone settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Pedalboard Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-headroom input and output amplifiers give Jeez unusual flexibility for a germanium pedal. Its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh input impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e allows it to work after other pedals, while its \u003cstrong\u003elow output impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e helps it drive a guitar cable with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith output capability of up to \u003cstrong\u003e16 volts peak-to-peak\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jeez can preserve cleaner sounds or hit your amplifier hard when you turn it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Amp-Inspired Tone Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tone control operates \u003cstrong\u003ebefore the gain stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaping the signal entering the germanium transistors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt noon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A relatively flat response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove noon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boosts treble before the gain stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelow noon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces treble before the gain stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is most obvious at cleaner settings. As gain increases, it becomes a way to shape the character and texture of the distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature Control You Can See\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multicolor LED shows the activity of the two internal heaters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both heaters are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow or aqua:\u003c\/strong\u003e One heater is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both heaters are off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light normally moves between colors as the system maintains the transistors’ target temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9V DC only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoss-style, center-negative power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo battery operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not connect a power supply above 9V DC. Excess voltage may damage the pedal or power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63826591809866,"sku":"16569","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/9910\/7402\/files\/benson-amps-fuzz-pedal-benson-amps-the-jeez-germanium-fuzz-1261287100.jpg?v=1794418510","url":"https:\/\/tgt11.com\/en\/products\/benson-amps-the-jeez-germanium-fuzz","provider":"These Go To 11","version":"1.0","type":"link"}