With the Pandora, VS Audio tackles the mythical Fuzz Face. Based on the Arbiter (germanium) model from the mid-1960s, the Pandora borrows many of its sonic characteristics while extending its vocabulary. So what is this boi-box? Well that's what we're going to see right away!
The VS Audio Pandora is built around a compact and quality chassis. This one adopts a graphic of the most beautiful effect. The circuit is based on NOS TUNGSRAMTM AC125 transistors. In terms of controls, we find the classic Volume and Drive (called Fuzz) and also an active 2-band EQ, which of course differs greatly from the original design. We also benefit from a clean boost which is activated via the second foot-switch. This allows you to attack the pedal to simulate the presence of an amp that is already twisting slightly.
Connected to a Divided by 13 with a slight breakup, we start with the boost Off and everything at 12 o'clock. Immediately, we have this little metallic side specific to Fuzz Face type pedals. This resonance is clearly the sonic signature of this effect. Immediately, the huge difference compared to the original, lies in the active EQ. This is ultra efficient and allows you to rake very very wide at the level of the dedicated frequency range. It is very musical and will sculpt your "fuzz" in a rather unique way. With a moderate amount of gain, the Pandora gives you the equivalent of a light drive. The low end is very similar to an overdrive with light compression and a smooth drive. The top of the spectrum is oriented classic fuzz, with this slight characteristic halo. Let's not go there by 4 paths, it is by pushing the gain to the bottom that we obtain what everyone expects from a Fuzz Face. A fluid "fat" drive, with significant brilliance and marked clarity for an effect of this type. Jimmy style! By adding the integrated boost, we can gain a little more gain and go into more Bonamassa registers. Importantly, the clean pedal perfectly to the volume knob and reacts very nicely to the knob.
Small additional detail, the pedal is equipped with a buffer, so you can integrate it into your setup without worries.
The VS Audio Pandora is a Fuzz Face with XXL possibilities. The same thing... But much better! The key word is "flexibility". As always with the Greek brand, the quality is there and the value for money is very optimized. In terms of sound, it's quite simply a great classic revisited with tenfold possibilities and top reliability.
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