How EXACTLY does a fuzz pedal work?

[morange]

Maybe it's a solid state crystal lattice?

[eatyourguitar]

But how EXACTLY does a solid state crystal lattice work?

[McSpunckle]

I find this one to be far more informative:

[Jero]

I find this one to be far more informative:

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I even had an idea it was coming and it was still

[morange]

[tabbycat]

basically germanium adn silicon are incomplete elements so when sound passes through them not all of what youplayed hets through which makes it "fuzzy," therefore: Fuzz.

...this is why it is vitally important that you empty your transistors of sounds that don't get through on a regular basis. every six months is a good average. just open them up, shake out all the unheard sounds, give the inside of the transistor a good wipe with a damp cloth, and carefully reassemble.

you are also advised to unplug your pedal before any intervention and to wear the appropriate safety clothing as illustrated in the photograph below.

appropriate personal protective equipment for the safe removal of accumulated untransmitted sounds from transistors
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[KaosCill8r]

I find this one to be far more informative:

HAHAHAHAHAHA
I even had an idea it was coming and it was still

Hey I found this explanation much easier to understand. Really summed up what a crystal lattice was.

[carnageboy]

Fuzz pedals work by witchcraft.

[Chankgeez]

Fuzz pedals work by witchcraft.

I wish.

Electrickery.