Himmelstrutz Fetto Maximus User manual

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Fetto Maximus — Maximused Distortion + Boost
Owner’s Manual
GIMME:
Overdrive/Distortion ON/OFF push
switch*. True mechanical (not
electronic) bypass. ON is indicated with
a magical, blue LED.
GIMME can be activated regardless of
the MORE switch.
* The push switches in Fetto Maximus are not as
stiff and nasty as the ones you might be used to.
Which means you can now play barefoot without
damaging your artistic feet/shoes!
MORE:
Boost ON/OFF push switch*. True
mechanical (not electronic) bypass. ON is
indicated with a bright orange LED.
MORE can be activated regardless of the
GIMME switch.
OUT:
Connect your amplifier (or your
next pedal Input) here.
Thank you for choosing Fetto Maximus. Please read this document to get the best use and joy of an outstanding Maximused
Distortion and Boost effect.
Fetto Maximus tips & tricks:
It might take some time to get a grip about all possibilities in this pedal. We encourage you to try several different combinations
of the outboard control setting as each will impart its own unique character on your tone. The Power control potentiometer—in
association with the Power toggle switch—has a big impact of it! Also try to adjust the volume control of your guitar and you
will see how flexible, responsive and ‘real’Fetto Maximus is. Our wish is that you’ll get a pleasant Fetto Maximus experience!
Every pedal is 100% handmade, tested and carefully adjusted by the original designer in Sweden. If you happen to remove the
bottom plate and find some internal controls (next page) remember these parts are not meant to be adjusted regularly by the
user—because of functional/warranty reasons. More information about Fetto Maximus, and collaborating products, is available
at www.himmelstrutz.com.
• Even though the current draw is low (6-8 mA) the battery needs to be replaced when the LED’s gets weak or if the tone
changes. If you experience strange behaviors/gating sounds etc it’s time to change the battery! To do this, unscrew the four
screws on the bottom plate, bring out the old 9 volt battery (6LR61) and get it replaced. Then attach the bottom plate with
the four screws. Never use Fetto Maximus without the bottom plate!
• If you play loud, always use ear protection. It’s easy to forget, but not a great idea in the long run.
• Unplug the input cord when not using the pedal—if powered by a battery—to save the battery (and environment).
• Don’t forget to have fun, with ear protection and an Irish Coffee if that’s your thing.
Good luck!
Joakim Hedeby, Himmelstrutz Elektro Art, Sweden
Drive:
Drive/distortion control.
Clockwise gives more
and more is never bad.
Start at 10-12 o’clock.
IN:
Connect your instrument (or your
previous pedal Output) here.
External Controls:
More:
Boost level (+20dB max).
Clockwise gives more. Counter
clockwise gives less.
Start at 10-12 o’clock.
Pres:
3 position Presence/Brightness switch.
1= Medium, 0=Minimum, 2= Maximum
Start in the 0position (center).
Mid:
Mid control. Clockwise gives more,
counter clockwise gives less. Start in
the center position.
9V DC
External DC adapter. Standard 2,1 mm barrel
jack, 9 volt regulated DC with center-pin
negative. (BOSS standard). NEVER power
FETTO Maximus with more than 9 V DC!
Fetto Maximus is designed to be used with straight
or right angle plugs.
Bass:
Bass control. Clockwise gives
more, counter clockwise gives
less. Start in the center position.
Treble:
Treble control. Clockwise gives
more, counter clockwise gives
less. Start in the center position.
Volume:
Volume control. Clockwise gives
more. Counter clockwise gives
less. Start at 10-12 o’clock.
Power (control):
Power control, which in many
ways controls the character of
Fetto Maximus. The Power control
works in association with the two
positions of the Power toggle
switch. Start in the center position.
1:2
Power (toggle switch):
Power toggle switch, which works in
association with the Power control/
potentiometer. Start in position 1 or 2.
Power Details/Examples On Page 2!

1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Battery 6LR61
Drive Gain
Boost Gain
Drive Treble Cut
Overdrive/Boost Order
1-2=Maximum
2-0=Minimum
2-3=Medium
1-2=Maximum
2-0=Medium
2-3=Minimum
1-2=Overdrive–Boost
2-3=Boost–Overdrive
= Default settings
Maximus
Internal Controls
1-2=Treble Cut OFF
2-3=Treble Cut ON
Fetto Maximus Power Controls:
Fetto Maximus (#1503 until further) is equipped with two external controls named Power which includes one potentiometer
and one toggle switch. These controls work in association with each other and by adjusting them, in relation with the
Drive—and the rest of the external controls!—several characters/styles/sounds are available. For further information check
the examples below.
Note: When adjusting the Power controls, wait a few seconds, since the result of the adjustment may include a brief latency.
2:2
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Fetto Maximus Internal Controls:
Fetto Maximus (#1503 until further) includes eight (8) internal jumpers/switches (bottom plate removed) which makes it
possible to fine-tune some settings for your sound/rig. Check the drawing below for details.
Note-1: Changing of the internal settings may damage the unit if performed improperly or regularly!
Note-2: Do not change anything if you’re not 100% confident with what or why you are doing it. If you feel uncomfortable
with changing the internal controls it’s better to stop here and get in contact with Himmelstrutz Elektro Art, Sweden for
assistance as errors caused by changes to the hardware (internal settings) void warranty.
“Power” Toggle
Position
“Power” Control
(0-100%)
“Drive” Control
(0-100%)
Character/Style/Sound
1 0% 50% Very punchy/high“attack”, low overdrive, high dynamics/low
compression
1 50% 50% More saturated/medium overdrive, high dynamics/low to
medium compression/medium“attack”, increased mids
1 100% 50%
Saturated/creamy, increased string latency/low “attack”,
medium to high overdrive, high dynamics/low compression,
increased mids
2 0% 50% Creamy, medium- to high overdrive, lower dynamics/higher
compression
2 50% 50% Creamy, medium overdrive, medium dynamics/medium
compression
2 100% 50% Punchy, low/medium overdrive, high dynamics/low
compression