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Presenting the Boss Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz Pedal. Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. Continuing this enthusiastic spirit, the team at BOSS are pleased to introduce the Waza Craft series. In Japan, “Waza” is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship. With final sound approval carried out by BOSS in Japan, the Waza Craft series brings you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. Fuzz was the first type of distortion pedal, and the retro sound of vintage units from the 1960s remains coveted by guitarists to this day. Realized through deep analysis of many legendary pedals and detailed Waza craftsmanship, the all-analog FZ-1W delivers the inspiring tone, feel, and vibe of classic fuzz in a reliable modern design. And like all Waza Craft pedals, the FZ-1W features premium components for top-quality performance and extended range for maximum tonal versatility. The Best Elements of Vintage Fuzz in a Modern Pedal The simple circuits of the most sought-after vintage fuzz units produce bright and aggressive tones with long sustain. They’re very sensitive to playing dynamics as well, and the best designs allow you to clean up the sound by rolling back the guitar’s volume knob. But these classic pedals are also famously inconsistent—even between models of the same design—and variables like age, battery type, temperature, and more can have a dramatic effect on their sound and performance. Backed by Waza innovation, the FZ-1W lets you enjoy all the great musical characteristics of vintage fuzz without the downsides. While inspired by historic circuits, this pedal presents an all-new BOSS approach fueled by their forward-thinking perspective and deep knowledge of effect design. Using top-quality silicon transistors, BOSS has created a unique circuit that delivers authentic tone and response while maintaining stable performance in any temperature or operating condition. In addition, their modern approach greatly expands the sound possibilities over vintage designs, offering higher gain, lower noise, deeper tone-shaping control, and more. Vintage Mode—Classic Fuzz, Wider Expression With the FZ-1W’s Vintage mode, BOSS has redefined the classic fuzz voice with more gain and wider expressive range. The sound character is raspy and assertive without being harsh, and you can smoothly transition from heavy fuzz to crunch to crystal clean simply by riding your guitar’s volume. The powerful Tone knob simultaneously adjusts the high and low frequencies, allowing you to dial in a variety of different fuzz colors. And by turning down the Fuzz knob and cranking the Level, the FZ-1W works great as a boost for your amp and other gain pedals. Modern Mode—Fat and Focused Modern mode delivers a more refined and versatile fuzz voice with focused midrange and fatter tone, making it ideal for all types of current music styles. The gain range is even wider than Vintage mode, and cranking the Fuzz knob past three o’clock conjures rich, singing sustain for inspired solo playing. The Tone knob offers a different tuning that lets you tweak the brightness without altering the midrange, ensuring your sound always cuts through. And when used as a boost, Modern mode dishes a heap of girth with rich, mid-driven character. The BOSS FZ-1W Features: Premium Waza Craft pedal for the ultimate BOSS tone experienceRedefined fuzz sounds that combine classic tone and response with modern versatility and stability, realized through BOSS Waza innovation Vintage mode delivers a retro fuzz experience with aggressive tone, dynamic touch response, and extreme sensitivity to input volume Modern mode provides a fatter sound and more mid focus to suit a wider range of music styles Powerful Tone knob provides deep sound-shaping control tuned for each mode Consistent sound and reliable performance with silicon transistor circuitry High-quality buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed BOSS five-year warranty SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu Input Impedance: 1M ohms (Effect Off), 22 k ohms (Effect On) Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu Output Impedance: 1k ohms Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater Controls: Pedal switch Mode switch FUZZ knob TONE knob LEVEL knob Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type DC IN jack Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) Current Draw: 16 mA Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 33 hours Carbon: Approx. 14 hours *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Accessories: Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA series SIZE AND WEIGHT Width: 73 mm (2-7/8 inches) Depth: 129 mm (5-1/8 inches) Height: 59 mm (2-3/8 inches) Weight(including battery): 430 g (1 lb)

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The Guitar Sanctuary
Brian Meader
(972)540-6420
McKinney, TX
12:22 PM
Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 6pm

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We ship most any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Friday the same day. Orders placed Saturday-Monday will ship the following Tuesday. For new products we will only ship to delivery addresses within the United States. Most pedals are shipped via Priority Mail. Guitars and Amplifiers are shipped via UPS Ground. Other shipping methods are available. Please contact prior to placing your order for shipping cost quotations to your delivery address.

The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective.  Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.