UB-Stone Shinichi Ubukata Signature Fuzz
UB-Stone Shinichi Ubukata Signature Fuzz
Features:
ONLY AVAILABLE IN JAPAN THROUGH Lep International
Heavy-duty folded steel enclosure
Two NOS vintage germanium transistors
Real silkscreened graphics on textured paint to recreate the vintage look
Made by hand in small batches in Los Angeles, CA
Only available in Japan through Lep International
The Shinichi Ubukata UB-Stone Fuzz
The UB-Stone was created from a collaboration with the legendary guitarist Shinichi Ubukata. Shinichi’s talent has significantly shaped Japan's punk and alternative scenes for many years. First with the influential band ELLEGARDEN and later with Nothing’s Carved In Stone, he has played on countless albums and performed twice at Nippon Budokan. His solo EP, "BRIGHTNESS," and ELLEGARDEN's comeback album, "The End of Yesterday," highlight his ongoing impact and relevance.
An artist of this rank certainly deserves his own signature pedal.
The Pedal:
In April 2022, Shinichi teamed up with Wren and Cuff to recreate the unique sound of his favorite vintage Vox® Tone Bender® from 1967. Unlike most Vox Tone Benders Matt (Owner of Wren and Cuff) had heard, Ubukata’s pedal had a spongy, gated, and sizzling-fat tone with hints of octave up and down. He was struck by the distinctiveness of Ubukata’s pedal and was determined to recreate its tone. After exchanging notes and prototypes for two years, Shinichi and Matt were finally pleased. Shinichi also requested there be a low-cut knob added, a feature he appreciated on Wren and Cuff’s Your Face fuzz. This feature was added, and the UB-Stone became a reality!