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BE SUR TO CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS!Early 00’s “Fran” Big Muff as designed by legendary pedal designer Fran Blanche from Frantone fame. These sound great!In the year 2000, Frantone Electronics founder Fran Blanche redesigned the classic Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi circuit (specifically the EC-3003 Rev A model) for Mike Matthews, marking the brand's production return in the United States. This "Frantone-era" NYC Big Muff featured updated board architecture and true bypass, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item. The Frantone-Era Big Muff (EC-3003)The Redesign: Fran Blanche updated the vintage circuit layout when Electro-Harmonix moved back to US manufacturing/New York production around 2000. Identifying Traits: Early 2000s units feature a distinct silver circle around the footswitch and originally used a 3.5mm power jack rather than modern power connectors. Notable Users: This specific run of the NYC Big Muff has been utilized by prominent guitarists including John Frusciante and Jack White.