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the Cockblocker. Not kidding, didn't come up with the name, yet find it funny & fitting on how it was described (will share in another post). First an image, then more details:



Contacted Anarchy Audio to commission a 2-in-1 fuzz. Don't get me wrong, there's a few already out there that I would LOVE to have (Blackout Twosome immediately comes to mind), yet figured I'd go the custom route if I could partner up & make it happen in time. Liked what I had heard of the AA line, & everything came together really quickly. The latter was important, as I'm hitting the studio really soon.

It was just finished being built yesterday/today, so I can't speak to the sound of it yet. Spec-wise: the left size is based on their Vagiant pedal (think Violet Ram's Head Big Muff), the right side on their Sentinel (think Superfuzz / Ibanez Standard fuzz). Not direct clones, voicings are loosely based from the originals, yet tweaked to taste.

Will def post a video or two after it arrives. I know he now plans to make 5 of them (2 I know of that are spoken for). Please don't take that as spam, I have no vested interest, just a friendly heads up if anyone is interested. Again, I haven't heard it, so the most I can say is that it looks beautiful & was a pleasure to work with on this. A couple more pics:

Inside: http://www.wellplayedrecords.com/cockblocker_inside.jpg
Back plate: http://www.wellplayedrecords.com/cockblocker_backplate.jpg

Look forward to becoming more active here & meeting the community. Will def share my thoughts/clips when it makes its way home. Thanks for reading!

Best,
-Bill

cool, you'll have to post some clips!

ah i didnt even see this thread...
cheers Bill...it will be on its way to the US real soon.

did this clip real quick the other night...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnuA2TfdQw

you should be able to do it more justice...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnuA2TfdQw[/youtube]

Theres nothing funny about cockblocking.

Love it!!

Still waiting on it to arrive (AUS to US takes a while). Def plan to post some clips & a review/thoughts. Can't get here soon enough!! Thanks again, Johnny, for taking this on & making it happen, very appreciative.

The pedal is home!! Will post some pics/review/audio, & even try to get a video clip posted ASAP. Aesthetically, this thing is beyond beautiful, sonic info to come...

what up with the c-blocker?
you like or no like?
you said aus to us
are you in australia
or do they make these thinks there?

They're made with kangaroo blood and koala fur to get the proper fuzz sound, so it kinda necessitates an antipodean manufacture location.

^ Yeah, and the circuit boards are fashioned from platypus bills. Sounds brutal with a mic'd up didgeridoo.

Lucky for you guys with the exchange rate heading the way it is, it should be pretty affordable to get your hands on these from Australia.

Wait, platypus bills? Yes please!

Platypi don't exist idiots.

Hey everyone,

Sorry I haven't been back in touch sooner, life has been getting in the way. I do still plan to do both audio & video sample when I can find enough time to do it the justice it desevers. Don't want to rush it & under-show it's tone(s) & versatility.

For the one guy, I'm in the US and Anarchy Audio is in AUS. The shipping may take a little longer to make its way to the US, but the exchange rate id def in out favor, making the pedals/purchases even more worth it.

I'm absolutely in love with it, esp stacked. It's going to be my main tone on my new album, which I hope to have out end of year/ Q1 of next. This may help speak to my happiness & importance: I'm already in talks with J (the owner) to make me a second one, in fear of something happening when I'm out on the road touring & something happening to it. Being 'my sound', & not able to pick something up at a shop while out on the road, investing in a 2nd unit is basically a no-brainer to me.

The original run he did was only 5, which were gone as soon as they were announced. I hope I'm not speaking out of line, but from my talks with J, I believe the plan is to do another run of 5 (2 of which I know are spoken for). Somewhat unrelated, & FWIW, but he was also cool enough to personalize the LED colors I had asked for. I know that's a small thing in some eyes, but I think it's speaks well for his character & how he treats his customers.

For those not familiar with Anarchy, & interested in the Cockblocker or any of his other pedals, here's a link to his FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AnarchyAudioAustralia . Not meant as spam, just guidance to get in touch as he's quick to answer/reply on there.

Again, I'll try to get some clips posted ASAP. In the meantime, anyone that may be interested in the CB'er should prob drop him a line sooner than later. I know for a fact he plans to keep these on a VERY limited basis, maybe another 5-10 run tops. Please don't let my slackness on posting clips keep you from getting one for yourself. I'm a fairly quiet guy & don't tend to put my neck out there, but in this case, I feel very safe saying that you won't be disappointed!

Best,
-Bill

That thing rips! nice stuff!