Black Fuzz Phrase LTD

Limited Edition Germanium Fuzz featuring NOS OC44 Philips Black Glass Transistors

Produced in small batches – availability is regularly updated.

Built entirely by hand in Athens, Greece, the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD is a love letter to the raw, expressive fuzz tones of the late ’60s. At its core lies an ultra-rare stash of NOS OC44 Philips black glass transistors, manufactured in 1969 and individually tested and matched by ear. These legendary components are prized for their exceptionally low leakage, musical gain, and quiet operation—ideal for crafting a fuzz circuit that’s both aggressive and articulate.

Each unit is point-to-point hand-wired on a turret board and wrapped in luxurious suede, staying true to our tradition of uncompromising craftsmanship. With vintage-spec carbon-comp resistors and tropical fish capacitors throughout the signal path, this fuzz responds musically to your playing and cleans up beautifully with your guitar’s volume knob.
Thanks to the remarkable stability of the OC44s, the internal bias is factory-set to 4.5V—no tweaking needed, just plug in and go.

From wooly chords to singing leads, the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD delivers rich harmonics, smooth sustain, and that unmistakable vintage rasp.
• Hand-wired, point-to-point construction
• Individually ear-matched NOS OC44 black glass transistors
• Vintage-spec components for authentic tone and feel
• True bypass switching
• Positive ground circuit – use with isolated power supplies only

A true collector’s piece designed to inspire from the first note.