I have a Machine (clone now, but I had an official unit before) and I'm not sure how useful it is. When I A/B it stacked with another fuzz, it always seems to sound better off. I think it may be a good recording tool, to have some toanz variety on tap. They've been around for a long time - you don't see very many in the field though, eh?
So you guys, I have a pedal I haven't used for a couple years, and it won't engage. Is it because the stomp switch is gummed up? Can I just try stomping it a million times, or should I spray it with something? (I gave up after a minute). Stomp switches are the worst (loud, and they fail). I have a new respect for Boss pedals and their almost indestructible stomp mechanisms.