Himmelstrutz
Himmelstrutz FITZO+ — Transparent Overdrive That Feels Right
CRISPY, CRANKY—ALL THE WAY
Ever wish your overdrive pedal became an extension of your amp, in fact an extension? The Himmelstrutz FITZO+ could be that missing link. Based on its discrete (all transistor) design it promises raw and honest tone; instead of colouring the character of the amp, it reveals new depth and shade—like finding hidden layers in your sound!
$299 USD
FITZO+: when you once and for all get the courage to give up those mid humped appliances you used year after year to cut through in the mix. Maybe you cut through that way but where was the playing feel, the string separation/definition, the fun?
FITZO PLUS—it's time to say goodbye to those old, inefficient appliances that have been holding you back. With FITZO PLUS, you'll experience a whole new level of playing feel, string separation, and definition. Don't just cut through the mix—have fun while doing it!
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Amplify Your Amp’s Unique Voice
The beauty of the FITZO+ is how it builds on your amp’s goodness while leaving your mids and your tonal balance intact. Whether playing clean riffs or dialling up the gain, FITZO+ gives dimension without eclipsing your signature tone. This machine enhances your sound by making the connection between your instrument and amplifier feel more organic.
Two Foot-switches for Seamless Control
With dual foot-switches at your disposal, the control is right at your feet. The “GIMME” switch offers true bypass to let your signal stay pure when the pedal isn’t activated. The moment the overdrive is activated and you press the “MORE” switch, an additional layer of light overdrive—a pure Class-A boost—is added for the moments when you need a nudge without overwhelming the tone.
Fine-Tune with Intuitive Toggles
Dialing in your sound is effortless with FITZO+ two toggle switches. The MID switch offers a fine-tuning of the mid frequencies, allowing for subtle adjustments that help your sound cut through the mix. The MORE switch controls the gain and level of the MORE foot-switch, giving you precise control over how much additional overdrive and volume you want to dial in.
Dialing in your sound is a breeze with two toggle switches. One allows you to shape the mid frequencies to accommodate a variety of musical styles or help your sound cut through the mix. The other governs the gain and level of the “MORE” boost—in effect, providing you with granular control over just how much additional overdrive and volume you dial in.
Swedish Craftsmanship in Every Unit
All FITZO+ pedals are handmade in Sweden, true to Himmelstrutz' tradition, where every small detail has been taken care of, and quality is there. Hand-wired discrete transistor design—no diode clipping; just pure tone color. Quality components mean this pedal will serve reliably whether stage, rehearsal, or studio recording.
Elevate Your Solos with Subtlety
And when it’s time to take your solo to the spotlight, FITZO+ helps your solos cut through naturally. Activating the “MORE” boost gives you just enough extra drive and volume for your playing to shine in style, without overpowering the rest of the band. It is all about adding expression and connecting deeper with your music.
The FITZO+ is a transparent, light drive overdrive offering pure, uncomplicated overdrive that brings out the personality of your amp with added character and body. It may prove to be that little something extra to make your sound complete.
The fun was/is here! We define FITZO PLUS as Avant-garde. In this case meaning your guitar and your amplifier tone will remain no matter the situation, in an alternative way—it’s still a pedal but with a ground breaking tone and feel! What goes in comes out, with at least one more dimension added (definitely more raw, very honest)!
THE OPPOSITE OF A TUBE SCREAMER!
Stomp the GIMME switch to hop into the “cranky” landscapes, to get anything from pristine clean into a mild but raw kind of overdrive/distortion. Then, if you need even more, more overdrive and why not also an increased level for the solo, push the MORE foot-switch. No matter how you use FITZO PLUS everybody will recognise you’re alive and kickin’! If you can play the guitar you can simply shine without any extreme mid frequencies, that’s FITZO PLUS
TECHNICALS
Power Consumption
9 V DC/1.2 mA (Very low power consumption)
AC Adapter (Optional)
5-18 V DC, center-pin negative (Straight plug, BOSS Standard connection, regulated power supply)
Dimensions (L/W/H)
111,6/61,6/50,0 mm (4,37/2,4/1,9 In)—Weight: 450 grams/0,99 lbs—heavy!
Colour, finish
May vary depending on season and probably by a reason. Feb 2010 and further on: White with grey/silvr print
CONTROLS
PUSH SWITCHES
► GIMME—Overdrive indicated with a bright blue LED
► MORE—Overdrive Boost (=more gain/level for the overdrive) indicated with an orange LED
POTENTIOMETERS
► DRIVE—Amount of overdrive/distortion, very natural and crisp, “amp sounding” all the way from clean to lighter/medium “dirty” sounds
► VOLUME—Output level (as loud as you’ll need)
► BASS—Lower frequencies tone control (passive)
► TREBLE—Higher frequencies control (passive)
TOGGLE SWITCHES
► MORE*—GAIN level for the MORE foot switch = makes it possible to get more overdrive/higher output level compared to FITZO
► MID*—MID frequencies character / 3 way toogle switch (passive)
INTERNALS
► 2 x TREBLE CUT jumpers + 1 x MID trimmer (for “Factory Default” adjustments)…
WHAT YOU GET WITH THIS CRANKER
► Sound and feel you have not experienced before
► 1 x 9 volts battery (6LR61)
► 1 x printed Owner’s Manual
► 1 x Warranty: The Himmelstrutz Elektro Art products includes a 1 year limited materials- and factory warranty (from delivery date). The warranty does not include batteries and consumables. Product service is free of charge during the warranty time. The warranty does not include errors due to product modifications, internal adjustments, disassembly, negligence/violence, incorrect power supply usage/incorrect connections or thunder. Shipping costs in non warranty cases is on the product owner