Cthulhu’s Vicar
@cthulhus-vicar.bsky.social
Boots and Braces old skool Skinhead.
Despise Nazis / Fascists / Reform / Tories / Royalty, Religion.
Guitarist, Bassist and Fuzz Cultist.
BA (Hons) Product Design.
Art, Interior Design and general Creative.
In t’hills, Yorkshire.
Despise Nazis / Fascists / Reform / Tories / Royalty, Religion.
Guitarist, Bassist and Fuzz Cultist.
BA (Hons) Product Design.
Art, Interior Design and general Creative.
In t’hills, Yorkshire.
Both bass (top) and guitar (bottom) pedalboards set up for the first time in over 18 months. I actually played for an hour last night straight into the amp and the pain was bearable. Onwards and upwards!
Ps, the 59 Les Paul was still perfectly in tune after not being played for 18 months. Miracle!
Ps, the 59 Les Paul was still perfectly in tune after not being played for 18 months. Miracle!
December 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Both bass (top) and guitar (bottom) pedalboards set up for the first time in over 18 months. I actually played for an hour last night straight into the amp and the pain was bearable. Onwards and upwards!
Ps, the 59 Les Paul was still perfectly in tune after not being played for 18 months. Miracle!
Ps, the 59 Les Paul was still perfectly in tune after not being played for 18 months. Miracle!
Today’s Plectrum is this triangular Tagua Nut and resin 3 sided beauty. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the builder to give a shout-out.
If you haven’t tried a plectrum made from Tagua I wouldn’t hesitate recommending them as they are a joy to play and better for the environment than polymers.
If you haven’t tried a plectrum made from Tagua I wouldn’t hesitate recommending them as they are a joy to play and better for the environment than polymers.
December 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today’s Plectrum is this triangular Tagua Nut and resin 3 sided beauty. Unfortunately, I cannot recall the builder to give a shout-out.
If you haven’t tried a plectrum made from Tagua I wouldn’t hesitate recommending them as they are a joy to play and better for the environment than polymers.
If you haven’t tried a plectrum made from Tagua I wouldn’t hesitate recommending them as they are a joy to play and better for the environment than polymers.
#superfuzzsaturday
Super Fuzz Saturday star of the day is the ‘Harakiri Fuzz Limited Edition’ by Fu Manchu Bassist and pedal builder, Brad Davis of Creepy Fingers Effects.
Built just like the originals and using like for like components where possible this is a fuzz that will take down Titans!
Super Fuzz Saturday star of the day is the ‘Harakiri Fuzz Limited Edition’ by Fu Manchu Bassist and pedal builder, Brad Davis of Creepy Fingers Effects.
Built just like the originals and using like for like components where possible this is a fuzz that will take down Titans!
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
#superfuzzsaturday
Super Fuzz Saturday star of the day is the ‘Harakiri Fuzz Limited Edition’ by Fu Manchu Bassist and pedal builder, Brad Davis of Creepy Fingers Effects.
Built just like the originals and using like for like components where possible this is a fuzz that will take down Titans!
Super Fuzz Saturday star of the day is the ‘Harakiri Fuzz Limited Edition’ by Fu Manchu Bassist and pedal builder, Brad Davis of Creepy Fingers Effects.
Built just like the originals and using like for like components where possible this is a fuzz that will take down Titans!
Winspear Instrumental Company.
Some of the plectrums I own and use, in a variety of materials, thickness and sizes.
Some of the plectrums I own and use, in a variety of materials, thickness and sizes.
December 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Winspear Instrumental Company.
Some of the plectrums I own and use, in a variety of materials, thickness and sizes.
Some of the plectrums I own and use, in a variety of materials, thickness and sizes.
#fuzzfriday
Fuzzfriday - Bow down at the alter of the most Holy, the most evil -
The Sola Sound / Colorsound Tonebender.
Celebrated here in its MKIV Form, yellow paint and infamous ’HIT IT’ livery, together with the Tonebender History book and matching framed print.
Fuzzfriday - Bow down at the alter of the most Holy, the most evil -
The Sola Sound / Colorsound Tonebender.
Celebrated here in its MKIV Form, yellow paint and infamous ’HIT IT’ livery, together with the Tonebender History book and matching framed print.
December 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#fuzzfriday
Fuzzfriday - Bow down at the alter of the most Holy, the most evil -
The Sola Sound / Colorsound Tonebender.
Celebrated here in its MKIV Form, yellow paint and infamous ’HIT IT’ livery, together with the Tonebender History book and matching framed print.
Fuzzfriday - Bow down at the alter of the most Holy, the most evil -
The Sola Sound / Colorsound Tonebender.
Celebrated here in its MKIV Form, yellow paint and infamous ’HIT IT’ livery, together with the Tonebender History book and matching framed print.
RML Electron Fuzz Custom in Nuclear Winter White. Truly bonkers fuzz unit with a working, vintage VU meter.
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
RML Electron Fuzz Custom in Nuclear Winter White. Truly bonkers fuzz unit with a working, vintage VU meter.
#guitarpicks
Purple Plectrums Guitar Picks made from UHMW. My go to picks for brighter guitars, such as Fenders, etc.
Big and chunky = great for arthritic hands and hand fatigue.
Purple Plectrums Guitar Picks made from UHMW. My go to picks for brighter guitars, such as Fenders, etc.
Big and chunky = great for arthritic hands and hand fatigue.
December 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
#guitarpicks
Purple Plectrums Guitar Picks made from UHMW. My go to picks for brighter guitars, such as Fenders, etc.
Big and chunky = great for arthritic hands and hand fatigue.
Purple Plectrums Guitar Picks made from UHMW. My go to picks for brighter guitars, such as Fenders, etc.
Big and chunky = great for arthritic hands and hand fatigue.
Who doesn’t like matching chickie head knobs?!
Trio of big box fuzz delights from South Yorkshire’s own Emanating Fist Electronics.
Dope Priest (Big Muff), Black Acid (Si Fuzz Face) and Lucifer Rising (Tone Bender MKIII/MKIV).
Trio of big box fuzz delights from South Yorkshire’s own Emanating Fist Electronics.
Dope Priest (Big Muff), Black Acid (Si Fuzz Face) and Lucifer Rising (Tone Bender MKIII/MKIV).
December 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Who doesn’t like matching chickie head knobs?!
Trio of big box fuzz delights from South Yorkshire’s own Emanating Fist Electronics.
Dope Priest (Big Muff), Black Acid (Si Fuzz Face) and Lucifer Rising (Tone Bender MKIII/MKIV).
Trio of big box fuzz delights from South Yorkshire’s own Emanating Fist Electronics.
Dope Priest (Big Muff), Black Acid (Si Fuzz Face) and Lucifer Rising (Tone Bender MKIII/MKIV).
No context cat shot.
December 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
No context cat shot.
#teletuesday TeleTuesday -
Fender Custom Shop Early 50s Series LE (1 NOS, 1 Relic) NOS 1952 Blackguard Telecaster in Lake Placid blue. Swamp Ash Body, Select Maple one piece Neck with fat C 10” radius, Bakelite pickguard, Josefina Campos Handwound Nocaster pickups. My #1 guitar out of my collection.
Fender Custom Shop Early 50s Series LE (1 NOS, 1 Relic) NOS 1952 Blackguard Telecaster in Lake Placid blue. Swamp Ash Body, Select Maple one piece Neck with fat C 10” radius, Bakelite pickguard, Josefina Campos Handwound Nocaster pickups. My #1 guitar out of my collection.
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#teletuesday TeleTuesday -
Fender Custom Shop Early 50s Series LE (1 NOS, 1 Relic) NOS 1952 Blackguard Telecaster in Lake Placid blue. Swamp Ash Body, Select Maple one piece Neck with fat C 10” radius, Bakelite pickguard, Josefina Campos Handwound Nocaster pickups. My #1 guitar out of my collection.
Fender Custom Shop Early 50s Series LE (1 NOS, 1 Relic) NOS 1952 Blackguard Telecaster in Lake Placid blue. Swamp Ash Body, Select Maple one piece Neck with fat C 10” radius, Bakelite pickguard, Josefina Campos Handwound Nocaster pickups. My #1 guitar out of my collection.
No worries. Looks older than mine. Here’s my V6. Pots date it to around 1982. Swapped it for one of my pedalboards I’d made and was surplus. Lovely thing in solid figured walnut throughout. Dude went and painted the whole thing black soon as he got it.
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
No worries. Looks older than mine. Here’s my V6. Pots date it to around 1982. Swapped it for one of my pedalboards I’d made and was surplus. Lovely thing in solid figured walnut throughout. Dude went and painted the whole thing black soon as he got it.
It was a couple of years ago that I finally managed to kick my unhealthy addiction to buying and hoarding guitar pedals, 2 years of struggle and restraint ……..
I just couldn’t resist. And it was cheap. And just look at all the case candy! And it was free next day delivery!! Merry Christmas to me!!!
I just couldn’t resist. And it was cheap. And just look at all the case candy! And it was free next day delivery!! Merry Christmas to me!!!
December 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It was a couple of years ago that I finally managed to kick my unhealthy addiction to buying and hoarding guitar pedals, 2 years of struggle and restraint ……..
I just couldn’t resist. And it was cheap. And just look at all the case candy! And it was free next day delivery!! Merry Christmas to me!!!
I just couldn’t resist. And it was cheap. And just look at all the case candy! And it was free next day delivery!! Merry Christmas to me!!!
Fuzz Box Gut Shots of Sola Sound Tonebender MIVs, AKA:-
(L to R) Son of the Green Bastard, Evil Son of the Green Bastard and Christmas Bastard
(L to R) Son of the Green Bastard, Evil Son of the Green Bastard and Christmas Bastard
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Fuzz Box Gut Shots of Sola Sound Tonebender MIVs, AKA:-
(L to R) Son of the Green Bastard, Evil Son of the Green Bastard and Christmas Bastard
(L to R) Son of the Green Bastard, Evil Son of the Green Bastard and Christmas Bastard
Reminiscing the times when you could acquire NOS vintage valves (sorry/not sorry but won’t call them ’Toobs’ as that is what toilet paper is wrapped around) without selling a kidney.
December 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Reminiscing the times when you could acquire NOS vintage valves (sorry/not sorry but won’t call them ’Toobs’ as that is what toilet paper is wrapped around) without selling a kidney.
#straturday Fender Stratocaster in red sparkle with Lego Fender Stratocaster in red and Lego Fender Princeton Amp.
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#straturday Fender Stratocaster in red sparkle with Lego Fender Stratocaster in red and Lego Fender Princeton Amp.
Small selection of pedalboards I have made over the years (I kept these three for myself). All made by hand from salvaged or donated hardwoods. Hand cut and fitted joints and aesthetic inserts. No screws used apart from the cable jacks. Each board has a removable shelf underneath for power supply.
December 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Small selection of pedalboards I have made over the years (I kept these three for myself). All made by hand from salvaged or donated hardwoods. Hand cut and fitted joints and aesthetic inserts. No screws used apart from the cable jacks. Each board has a removable shelf underneath for power supply.
Fuzz Friday
The ‘Two headed Werewolf Fuzz’ effects pedal loving crafted by Stonefly Effects in Canada.
The ‘Two headed Werewolf Fuzz’ effects pedal loving crafted by Stonefly Effects in Canada.
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Fuzz Friday
The ‘Two headed Werewolf Fuzz’ effects pedal loving crafted by Stonefly Effects in Canada.
The ‘Two headed Werewolf Fuzz’ effects pedal loving crafted by Stonefly Effects in Canada.
Custom order Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jaguar in Sherwood Green Sparkle nitro body and matching headstock, select alder body, select rift sawn fat C no tint maple neck, 9.5” AAA slab rosewood board, vintage bridge with string mute assembly.
December 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Custom order Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jaguar in Sherwood Green Sparkle nitro body and matching headstock, select alder body, select rift sawn fat C no tint maple neck, 9.5” AAA slab rosewood board, vintage bridge with string mute assembly.
Design I created a few years ago for a set neck Double Cut Jr style guitar, decked out in a Tiger Stripe Camo paint job, dogear P90 and wraparound bridge/ tailpiece.
December 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Design I created a few years ago for a set neck Double Cut Jr style guitar, decked out in a Tiger Stripe Camo paint job, dogear P90 and wraparound bridge/ tailpiece.
Sola Sound Tonebender MKI fuzz box.
December 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Sola Sound Tonebender MKI fuzz box.
Harrison Guitarworks UK - Custom order and spec Single Cut Special P90 in solid figured Black Limba body and neck, Gaboon Ebony fingerboards and headstock face plate. Shed Handwound (literally in a shed!) P90 pickups and RS Guitarworks wiring loom, pots, cap, etc.
December 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Harrison Guitarworks UK - Custom order and spec Single Cut Special P90 in solid figured Black Limba body and neck, Gaboon Ebony fingerboards and headstock face plate. Shed Handwound (literally in a shed!) P90 pickups and RS Guitarworks wiring loom, pots, cap, etc.
Custom ordered Fender custom Shop 1961 Jazzmaster in NOS Aqua Flake nitro and matching headstock. Premium select alder body. No tint, extra fat C shape maple neck. Slab AA Rosewood board with 10” radius. Hand wound Josefina Campos JM pickups. Mint pick guard and cream plastics.
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Custom ordered Fender custom Shop 1961 Jazzmaster in NOS Aqua Flake nitro and matching headstock. Premium select alder body. No tint, extra fat C shape maple neck. Slab AA Rosewood board with 10” radius. Hand wound Josefina Campos JM pickups. Mint pick guard and cream plastics.