Aclam The Mocker Pedal - Gray

Product Description

The Aclam The Mocker is a meticulous, modern recreation of one of the rarest and most sought-after fuzz pedals in rock history: the 1960s Vox UL4120 fuzz circuit. Originally built into a legendary series of hybrid solid-state/tube amplifiers used extensively by The Beatles during the Revolver and Sgt. Pepper sessions, this specific flavor of fuzz defined the biting, raspy, and harmonically rich saturation of mid-to-late '60s British rock. Because original UL amplifiers are nearly impossible to find, Aclam engineered The Mocker to put that exact historical studio magic straight onto your pedalboard.

At the heart of The Mocker is a specialized circuit that utilizes a pair of rare, new-old-stock (NOS) OA90 germanium diodes. Aclam painstakingly matched the bias and voltage characteristics of the original built-in amp fuzz effect to reproduce its unique clipping behavior. The result is a texture that sits perfectly between a classic fuzz face and a vintage tone bender, offering incredible string separation, a spitty yet musical decay, and a distinctively lo-fi, vintage authority.

Expanded Controls for the Modern Player

While the original amplifier effect was limited to basic parameters, Aclam has expanded The Mocker with interactive tone-shaping tools to make it highly versatile for modern rigs:

• Fuzz & Volume: Standard controls calibrated to take you from a subtle, textured overdrive to a fully saturated, buzzing wall of vintage germanium fuzz.
• Bias Control: Adjusts the voltage to the germanium transistors, letting you choose between a smooth, sustaining fuzz tone or a gated, velcro-like sputter that acts like a dying battery simulation.
• Tone Shaping Options: Features a highly interactive mid-range character that helps the pedal cut through dense modern mixes without losing its distinctively hollow, '60s garage-rock charm.

Smart Engineering & Reliable Utility

• Consistent Impedance: Germanium fuzz circuits are notoriously finicky about where they sit in a signal chain. The Mocker features smart internal circuitry that allows it to behave consistently and sound incredible, whether it's placed after a buffer or plugged directly into your guitar.
• Smart Track Fastening System: Housed in a durable, custom enclosure featuring Aclam's side-groove design, making it instantly compatible with Aclam Smart Track pedalboards without needing velcro or zip ties.
• True Bypass Switching: High-quality relay switching ensures your dry guitar signal remains completely untouched when the pedal is disengaged.

Tech Specs

• Pedal Type: Vintage Germanium Fuzz
• Inspired By: 1960s Vox UL4120 Amplifier Fuzz Circuit
• Clipping Components: New-Old-Stock (NOS) OA90 Germanium Diodes
• Controls: Fuzz, Volume, Bias, Tone, Bypass Footswitch
• Bypass: True Bypass
• Power Requirement: 9V DC (Center Negative, ~12mA current draw)
• Origin: Designed and Built in Barcelona, Spain

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