In the words of Vemuram:

The SHANKS II was designed and based on the vintage sound of the Fuzz Face, Tonebender and the BUZZAROUND. Equipped with 2 Silicon Transistors and a FET with 3 Orange Drop capacitors. A versatile pedal which allows you to dial in the range of the fuzz to suit your needs with any kind of pickups or guitars.

John Shanks Comment
“It’s a boost, it’s a fuzz with a big tonal landscape, roll your volume down or up to get either clarity and chime or ful on Zeppelin, Clapton, Hendrix all with headroom. Versatile for all situations. It’s the child of the original 3 knob and the 4 knob.”