Here is truly special Gemini IV: Dual Fuzz Generator plated in real 24 Carat Gold. We always had a curiosity about doing a real gold Spaceman pedal… well, here is the first. The finish is called “aged gold” which has been pre-oxidized and has some imperfections in the finish. On top sits a black and gold, heavy duty engraved faceplate, with aluminum control knobs and a 1960’s aerospace indicator rounding out this truly unique Gemini IV.
Handmade and hand-wired circuit with vintage germanium transistors. Signed and numbered on the inside, with a hand-hammered 1-of-1 number tag on top.
The Gemini IV: Dual Fuzz Generator houses two distinct and unique fuzz circuits in parallel. One pure silicon, one pure germanium, both epic.
Based on the infamous and now unobtanium Gemini III (circa 2012), the Gemini IV is a redesigned and expanded version, housed in a slightly larger enclosure to accommodate the additional features. Both fuzzes are now fully controllable, with independent Filter controls and full Gain controls instead of switches. We painstakingly recreated the original tones and textures, while tweaking them to sound even better than before.
The Filter controls offer very effective tone shaping capability for single-knob controls. At Noon is a full pass tone, clockwise rolls off highs, while counterclockwise offers a massive mid-scoop (*excellent for bass). The independent Gain controls cover a lot of ground themselves, from soft wooly tones to blistering sonic destruction.
The real fun begins when you utilize the Si/Ge mix control in the center of the pedal. Here you can blend the two fuzzes to your heart’s desire. Mix the velcro attack of the germanium fuzz with the smooth sustain of the silicon fuzz and combine Filter controls in different ways. Their interactions create rich, complex textures. Speaking of interaction, the Phase toggle switch gives you a whole new level of control over how these two fuzzes react with each other.
