MFZ

i use it through a carvin bel-air amp(clean channel), playing a strat with hs-3's. has a bright clapton-y sound, ala cream (strange brew). not as buzzy, but kinda cool. be sure and clean the pots as they get dirty and it's a gnarly sound through the amp! You really need to play with this pedal for a good sound. Remember, it was manufactured back in the 60's-70's (i think)

it's an old pedal and still works. it's built like a tank.

two big ole' plastic knobs on ether side. control w/feet while playing

I play blues and classic rock (SRV, Hendrix, Cream, zeppelin), and it works great. I am trying to preserve it, though. It's kinda nice to own a piece of musical history. I bought it used from an ad in the paper. I couldn't believe the dude let it go for so little (about 10 yrs ago).

I haven't found it to be very noisy at all. and as far as the fuzz goes it gives a pretty good ratty roar and unlike a lot of fuzz pedals I've got it manages to hold the low end pretty well. (it even works pretty good for bass keeping the lowest part of the sound intact while distorting the upper end of the sonic spectrum.)

the only problem I have with the pedal at all is with the really poor design of the battery holder. it takes a 9v, which is suppossed to sit in a plastic clip that fits into the back of the pedal casing. the clip is virtually useless. the battery constantly falls out and slides around on the circuit board. however, this hasn't killed it yet.

I love this thing. a 70's monster. it's a wedge about 9" x 5" and approx 4" at its highest point. this pedal was designed by geniuses who understood that in the middle of a song you really can't stop playing and lean over and twiddle with little tiny knobs to adjust your sound. there are two controls, volume and drive, these are adjusted by two large plastic wheels mounted along the sides of the pedal, meaning that you can very easily adjust them with your feet. just brilliant.

I use it in a crunchy pop band. It never gets washed out when playing rhythm and is a nice contrast to the other guitar player and his Big Muff. I'd pick another one up in a heartbeat. the control design alone makes it worth having. and I still, many years later, get a kick out of the input label "axe". I've got about half a dozen vintage fuzzes and this by far is my favorite. it will work with any guitar I play (some of the others don't seem to like certain guitars)and I think sounds much better than even the original Maestro Fuzztone. I don't know how many of these are floating around, but if you see one. just get it.