This circuit has gained a bit of a cult following over the years, thanks in no small part to its heavy usage by producer & guitarist Steve Albini on various records, inspiring a number of clones from smaller builders in recent years, including us!

In typical Zander fashion though we’ve not just recreated the original circuit, we’ve reworked and added parts to turn it into its own versatile creation. This includes swapping out the one germanium transistor for another silicon, and offering control over additional parameters like input filtering, tone and circuit voltage, which all together create a pedal that’ll do everything from a clean treble boost to a spitting/gated ‘Jack White’ style fuzz and everything in between.

Zander Circuitry

Demo by Jackson Brooksby

Official Product Video

Product Page

Review by reddit /guitarpedals

Review by Guitar.com

Cafetiere

The ‘Big M’ just got bigger.

You know it. You love it. You’ve heard it a thousand times on your favourite records and at your favourite gigs. It’s a fuzz/distortion circuit that needs no introduction, but we’re giving it one for our American Geek, which takes the familiar and pushes it in an entirely new direction. Pairing vintage tone with modern flexibility, this beast puts the variables back into the equation, to give you the exact tone you’re looking for. 

Review by musicradar

Review by Pedal of the Day

American Geek

You’re not alone. This classic distortion circuit has been tweaked and twisted by almost every pedal builder in the game, with countless mods to take the sound in different directions to suit different needs. The Cranium pulls the threads together for an all-in-one ‘rodent-style’ circuit that gives you the freedom to dial in the exact sound you’re looking for.

Review by delicious audio

Demo by The Tone Lounge

Cranium

Exosphere

The Zander Circuitry Avalanche is a unique, three-in-one pedal that combines three distinct overdrive channels, each with its own set of tonal characteristics. This pedal is designed for guitarists and bassists seeking a versatile, all-in-one solution for achieving a wide range of dirty fuzz, drive, and distortion sounds.