Preowned Spaceman Effects Sputnik I Germanium Fuzz Pedal - Green (SN 079)

Limited-Run Portland Boutique Germanium Fuzz — Serial #079

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to offer this rare Preowned Spaceman Effects Sputnik I Germanium Fuzz Pedal in its iconic standard Green finish with Cyrillic (Russian) control graphics—hand-numbered Serial #079. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon in strictly limited quantities, the original Sputnik I has earned legendary status among boutique fuzz connoisseurs for its harmonic richness, explosive touch sensitivity, and unmistakable Soviet-era sonic character.

Powered by a hybrid topology featuring carefully selected New Old Stock (NOS) Soviet Germanium transistors paired with high-headroom Silicon stages, the Sputnik I spans an extraordinary range of fuzz textures. With the Drift toggle switched off, it delivers warm, wooly vintage sustain, singing lead harmonics, and responsive volume-knob cleanup. Flip the Drift switch on to unlock unpredictable frequency modulation, gated sputter, and chaotic, pitch-bending oscillation controlled interactively via the Scan knob and your guitar’s volume control.

This preowned example (#079) is in Very Good overall condition with velcro neatly applied to the bottom plate for immediate pedalboard mounting, and includes the complete original Spaceman Effects packaging: factory box, custom cloth drawstring bag, and original paperwork/certificate.

Preowned Condition & Collector Provenance:

• Condition: Preowned — Very Good Condition (Fully inspected and tested by The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas)
• Limited Serial Number: Hand-numbered SN 079 from the original Portland, Oregon limited production run
• Included Accessories: Original Spaceman Effects Factory Box, Custom Cloth Bag, and Original Paperwork
• Pedalboard Prep: Hook-and-loop velcro installed on the bottom plate

Key Specifications & Technical Features:

• Model & Finish: Spaceman Effects Sputnik I in Classic Green with Cyrillic Control Graphics
• Circuit Architecture: Hybrid NOS Soviet Germanium & Silicon Fuzz with Interactive Feedback Loop
• Controls: Signal (Output Volume), Range (Input Gain / Saturation), Calibrate (Bias / Tone Texture), and Scan (Drift Frequency / Chaos Sweep)
• Toggle Switches: Mode Toggle (High/Low Gain Voicing) and Drift Toggle (Engages interactive self-oscillation and frequency-modulated chaos)
• Construction: Heavy-duty cast aluminum enclosure with custom jewel indicator lamp and hand-wired point-to-point/PCB craftsmanship
• Bypass: True Mechanical Bypass Switching
• Power Requirements: 9VDC Center-Negative (Standard Isolated Power Supply or 9V Battery)
• Origin: Hand-Crafted in Portland, Oregon, USA