fuzz wah pedal Vintage 1970 Tempo (Shin-Ei) Fuzz Wah – Rare FY-6 Super Fuzz Circuit (Collector Grade)

fuzz wah pedal Vintage 1970 Tempo (Shin-Ei) Fuzz Wah – Rare FY-6 Super Fuzz Circuit (Collector Grade)The Ultimate Vintage Fuzz Experience Step back into 1970 with this museum quality, all original Tempo Fuzz Wah. Manufactured in Japan by the legendary Shin Ei company, this pedal is a pristine example of golden era fuzz. While it bears the rare "Tempo" export badge, under the hood beats the heart of a giant: the highly coveted 6 Transistor FY 6 circuit. This is the exact same circuit found in the iconic Univox Super Fuzz, delivering the massive,

The Ultimate Vintage Fuzz Experience

Step back into 1970 with this museum-quality, all-original Tempo Fuzz Wah. Manufactured in Japan by the legendary Shin-Ei company, this pedal is a pristine example of golden-era fuzz. While it bears the rare "Tempo" export badge, under the hood beats the heart of a giant: the highly coveted 6-Transistor FY-6 circuit. This is the exact same circuit found in the iconic Univox Super Fuzz, delivering the massive, octave-up, chainsaw fuzz tone that defined heavy rock and psychedelia.

Unmatched Collector-Grade Condition

Finding a 50-plus-year-old Shin-Ei pedal in this condition is incredibly rare. The black crinkle-finish enclosure is virtually flawless, the brushed aluminum faceplate is exceptionally clean, and the chrome treadle shines brightly without the heavy pitting usually found on these models. The original Tempo badge is perfectly intact.

Under the Hood (Originality & Maintenance)

This pedal has been meticulously inspected. The internal circuitry is beautifully preserved and highly original.

• Original Components: Features the original six transistors (2SC-828), vintage green capacitors, and original resistors on an untouched board.
• Date Stamped: The interior bottom plate bears a Shōwa calendar ink stamp of "45.8", dating its manufacture exactly to August 1970. It also retains its original factory paper schematic.
• Minor Maintenance: The 9V battery snap has been cleanly replaced (noted by blue heat-shrink tubing) to ensure reliable performance—a standard and necessary functional update for a pedal of this age that does not detract from its collector value.

Key Specifications & Features:

• Brand: Tempo (Manufactured by Shin-Ei, Japan)
• Model: Fuzz Wah (6Tr)
• Year: August 1970 (Date code: 45.8)
• Circuit: FY-6 (Identical to the Univox Super Fuzz)
• Controls: Fuzz Tone Selector (Soft/Hard), Wah/Fuzz Switch (Toe-down), Volume, Fuzz Adjust
• Cosmetics: Excellent / Near-Mint
• Originality: 100% original circuit board; replaced 9V battery snap for reliability.

Why Buy This Pedal?

Whether you are a serious vintage pedal collector looking for a flawless display piece, or a tone-chaser searching for authentic 1970s octave-fuzz roar, this Tempo Fuzz Wah delivers on all fronts. It is a rare opportunity to own a perfectly preserved piece of Shin-Ei history.