Danelectro Nichols 1966 Pedal

The Danelectro N-66 Nichols 1966 is a fuzz-meets-drive box born straight out of mid-’60s Hollywood hills mythology. Inspired by the original “Liverpool Fuzz Tone” circuit cooked up in a Nichols Canyon garage, this pedal lives in that addictive gray area between snarling distortion and chewy fuzz, with a voice that pushes riffs and leads right to the front of the mix.

Features

This pedal is built around a completely unique circuit architecture based on the design created in 1966 by Foxx pedals founder and current Danelectro owner Steve. With no schematics and no budget back then, the original circuit was developed from scratch and landed in a sweet spot that isn’t a copy of any classic fuzz or distortion you already know. Danelectro’s Nichols 1966 captures that character, serving up rich, harmonically loaded drive that feels alive under your fingers.

The “fuzzy drive” response makes it easy to move from gritty, textured rhythm sounds to saturated, singing sustain just by changing your pick attack or rolling your guitar’s volume back. It’s the kind of pedal that makes you want to stay on one sound and just play, because the tone has its own story to tell.

Tone

The Nichols 1966 sits halfway between a distortion and a fuzz, delivering thick, flavorful gain with a slightly ragged edge that keeps things exciting. Chords come through with muscular midrange and a raw, vocal quality, while single-note lines bloom with smooth sustain and hair-raising clarity on top. It doesn’t do sterile or polite—this circuit dishes out delicious, characterful tones that stand apart from typical fuzz or overdrive boxes.

Think gritty, singing lead tones, crunchy riffs with attitude, and a touch response that rewards players who like to ride the volume knob. It’s a distinct voice designed to evoke the sound and spirit of the mid-’60s canyon scene.

Specifications

• Brand: Danelectro
• Model: N-66 Nichols 1966
• Effect type: “Fuzzy drive” based on the original 1966 “Liverpool Fuzz Tone” concept
• Circuit design: Unique architecture created by Foxx pedals founder and current Danelectro owner Steve
• Voicing: Tonal character halfway between distortion and fuzz
• Pedal name: Nichols 1966™
• Note: Danelectro is not affiliated with any current owners of Liverpool or Fuzz Tone trademarks