Civil War Big Fuzz

Civil War Big Fuzz: Vintage White with custom kobs

Recreation of the 1991 V7 Civil War, this is an exact build of the Civil War but tighter part standards and top grade components. Based off the Big M*ff Page V7 Civil War Second Edition schematic using Mylar and Ceramic Capacitors, Metal Film Resistors and NPN BC548B Transistors.

From the Kit Rae site (amazing source for all BMP)

These 7A versions were the same as the Version 7 Sovtek Big M*ff described above, made in St. Petersburg, but with the more common color schemes. This version has been nick named the Civil War model in the U.S. due to its colors, and possibly the old west font used.

These have the same circuit and sound as the first edition Red Army Overdrive and the Tall Font Green Russian. They have much more low end than the V3 and V6, have a less scooped mid range, and less distortion. All of the 1990s Sovtek M*ffs (Civil Wars, Green Russians, Black Russians) had very similar component values, and had very similar sounds to each other, but the Civil War tone was special. It was very dark and bassy, but with a smooth and clear mid range, and a very musical clarity that stands out in a live band mix slightly better than most USA made Big M*ffs. They are noticeably smoother and have less grit than the later Bubble Font Green Russians and Black Russian Big M*ffs, which is probably why they are the most favored and desirable of all the Sovtek Big M*ffs. Listen to Pink Floyd’s Pulse live album for some great examples of lead tones using this pedal. The early Black Keys and Sonic Youth have other examples of this sound. They are also a favorite among bass players due to the low gain and huge, bass friendly bottom end they produce. The bass and treble of the tone varies slightly from unit to unit.