Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone

Gibson's Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone was the first widely marketed fuzz distortion guitar and bass effect. Introduced in 1962, it became popular in 1965 after the Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards prominent use of the Maestro on "Satisfaction". In its wake many recordings, in particular from garage rock and psychedelic groups, featured Maestros on guitars. In the 1990s Gibson re-issued and again discontinued the FZ-1.

Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone

Gibson's Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone was the first widely marketed fuzz distortion guitar and bass effect. Introduced in 1962, it became popular in 1965 after the Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards prominent use of the Maestro on "Satisfaction". In its wake many recordings, in particular from garage rock and psychedelic groups, featured Maestros on guitars. In the 1990s Gibson re-issued and again discontinued the FZ-1.