Shin-ei Companion FY-2

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The Shin-ei Companion FY-2 is a discontinued fuzz box which was made by the Shin-ei company in the 1960s in Japan. FY-2 pedals are considered a rarity, and can be occasionally found on eBay.

[edit] Sound

The FY-2 is well known for its raw, distinctive, chainsaw-type fuzz. There are two knobs on the pedal:

• "Volume" (controls overall level)
• "Fuzz" (controls amount of fuzz)

[edit] FY-2 Users

Notable musicians who have used the FY-2 include:

• William Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain used it extensively on their 1985 debut album, Psychocandy.
• Colin Greenwood, of Radiohead (can be heard on "Exit Music (For a Film)" from OK Computer and "Myxomatosis" from Hail to the Thief)
• Graham Coxon
• Stephen Morris
• Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos

[edit] External links

• A guide to the FY-2
• A Harmony-Central Page on the FY-2