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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Figures
 Little fragments of melody .
Fuzzbox
A fuzzbox is (surprise surprise) a fuzzy sounding overdrive and distortion effect that connects between the guitar and amplifier . It produces a distinctively dirty sound that can be heard clearly on the Isley Brothers' "Summer Breeze". There was also a mediocre 80s band called Fuzzbox, by the bye.

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