Along with the Big Muff, the Fuzz Face circuit is probably the most well-known fuzz circuit ever made - largely through its use by Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour.

Hendrix used other fuzz pedals from time to time, but he became mostly associated with the Fuzz Face, typically from his legendary performance at Woodstock.

Another one of the most well-known applications of the BC108 Fuzz Face is on Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". David Gilmour used a BC108 silicon Fuzz Face paired with a Colorsound Power Boost and a Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe into a Hiwatt DR103 amp. If you listen closely you can hear the Angels sing...

And Eddie Hazel is another great example, he can be heard using a silicone Fuzz Face on “Maggot Brain” by Funkadelic.

The first Fuzz Faces used germanium transistors. In the late 1960s, Dallas Arbiter switched to more stable silicon transistors. The difference between these two transistors is more significant than you might expect - not only in their dynamic response - but also in their overtones. I think of them as fraternal twins. There are variations even within these two types of transistors. The Fuzz Face was made with NKT275 germanium transistors from 1966 thru 1968. In 1969, Dallas Arbiter switched to silicon transistors because they’re more consistent than germanium, which doesn’t love the heat. As the temperature changes, so does the sound of a germanium-based fuzz pedal. Hence the switch to silicon - it’s more stable and reliable.

Here you go. This super rare 1968-1969 Version 3 "Narrow Brow" BC108 Fuzz Face can be yours and it really does sound like a handful of Bees... In a Jar!!!