Himmelstrutz Paco - Driver/Buffer

Submitted on April 8, 2013

Information

Paco—Driver/Buffer

Check out Paco if you're familiar with anything (or all) of this:

My tone is muddy/lifeless when the pedals are bypassed—and I have The True Bypass System!
Out of kindness and experience I like to tell anyone I don't like buffers, the tone is in my fingers—and True Bypass rules!
I don't like to play/perform if I can't bring my own, high class, instrument cables.
My old FUZZ pedal(s) and ears can't stand buffers—as they seem to kill the responsiveness of instruments and most kinds of music.

Still not 100% convinced you need a high quality driver/buffer? Don't worry—when disengaged (LED off) Paco is 100% true bypass, still 100% handmade by one man in Sweden—and a real bargain (795 SEK / $120 / € 93) + VAT!

Details

All original and handmade Himmelstrutz design, based upon the StrutzBuffer available in the Fekto, which was similar to the buffer system developed 2008 for Micke Nord Anderssons Small pedal board
Mechanical True Bypass/Driver/buffer switching. ON indicated with a discreet blue LED, which will make us think about Mr. 007, or why not the great Mr. Bean.
Power Consumption: 9 V DC/2-14 mA/AC Adapter (Optional): 9-18 V DC, center-pin negative (Straight plug, BOSS Standard connection, regulated power supply)
Dimensions (L/W/H): 92,5/38,5/45,0 mm (3,64/1,51/1,77 In)
Weight: 150 grams (0,33 lbs)
Input impedance: 1.000.000 ohms.
Output impedance: 250 ohms
Color, finish: May vary depending on season and reason. Nov. 2012-: 'Stockholm White' (RAL 9010) with silver/gray print