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20 of the Best Super Fuzz Clones and Evolutions in 2023

--- Best Super Fuzz Evolutions (Extra Features) Unlike the UK-made Fuzz Face and Tone Bender, the FY-6 Super-Fuzz circuit was designed in Japan in 1967 by Fumio Mieda, whose resume also includes the legendary Uni-Vibe and the Korg MS-20 synth. Honey was the company that made the FY-6, but they…Click on the title for more

20 of the Best Super Fuzz Clones and Evolutions in 2023

Best Vox-Style Pedals & Vox-In-a-Box Overdrives in 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the best Vox-Style pedals and Vox-in-a-Box overdrives! If you are interested in pedals inspired by other classic amps, you may want to check out our articles about the best Plexi-Style pedals, Dumble-style drives, and Fender-in-a-box pedals. Coverage of similar stompboxes can be found in…Click on the title for more

Best Vox-Style Pedals & Vox-In-a-Box Overdrives in 2023

Westminster Effects 2716

Westminster Effects have collaborated with Seth Morrison of Christian Hard Rock band Skillet to create the 2716 signature distortion pedal. Meant to emulate Morrison's live setup, the 2716 takes cues from classic high gain tube amps such as the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Rev F, creating professional tight high gain…Click on the title for more

Westminster Effects 2716

Cornerstone Aquarium Uni-Vibe

Cornerstone, the makers of the lauded Gladio, has released their first modulation pedal: the ultra-boutique Aquarium vibe. This is a uni-vibe pedal that uses the same rotating bulb technology of the original Shin-ei Uni-vibe, but has been updated to modern specs to ensure no volume loss or tonal change. The…Click on the title for more

Cornerstone Aquarium Uni-Vibe

Surfy Industries SurfyTrem Deluxe

Surfy Industries, which is mainly known for their analog spring reverb units, has updated their SurfyTrem pedal to a deluxe version in a slightly bigger casing. The Surfy Industries SurfyTrem Deluxe features the same analog amplitude and harmonic tremolo circuits (black panel fender and brown panel Fender modes) with some…Click on the title for more

Surfy Industries SurfyTrem Deluxe

Best Fuzzrite Clones and Evolutions in 2023

You can find more comprehensive coverage of all kinds of fuzz pedals in our fuzz category. Using our affiliate links for buying helps support our blog at no cost to you. --- Article updated on August 10, 2022 A Brief History of the Mosrite Fuzzrite Probably the rawest, buzziest…Click on the title for more

Best Fuzzrite Clones and Evolutions in 2023

Best Big Muff Pedals in 2022: Reissues, Clones & Evolutions

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to jump) Click image for Video. 1969 "Triangle" Big Muff Pi (used by Jimi Hendrix) Back to List of Categories Earthquaker Devices Hoof The pedal that put Earthquaker on the map. Jamie Stillman’s first pedal is loosely based on a specific green Russian Muff belonging to…Click on the title for more

Best Big Muff Pedals in 2022: Reissues, Clones & Evolutions

Pedal Update: Catalinbread Callisto Mkii

Catalinbread have released a new version of their Callisto, an analog BBD chorus with a feedback control that can blur the lines between chorus and flanger. In addition to the familiar chorus controls of rate and depth, the Callisto's mix knob can go to 100% wet, resulting in triangle wave…Click on the title for more

Pedal Update: Catalinbread Callisto Mkii

Coppersound Strategy v2 Preamp / Overdrive

Massachusetts builders Coppersound have updated their Strategy Preamp / Overdrive to a v2 edition. Featuring 30db of clean boost, powerful tone shaping, and a touch sensitive overdrive mode all with the help of a studio-grade Burr Brown Op-Amp. As part of their pickguard series, the Strategy v2 is available in…Click on the title for more

Coppersound Strategy v2 Preamp / Overdrive

New Pedal: Mythos SUSMARYOSEP! v2

Nashville-based Mythos has updated their SUSMARYOSEP! RJ Ronquillo signature 3-in-1 pedal, featuring a treble booster, Herculean overdrive, and slapback echo. The name comes from a Filipino saying, slang for "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!" The pedal includes RJ's "desert island" effects all in one pedal, making it a swiss army knife…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Mythos SUSMARYOSEP! v2

Fjord Fuzz FREIA Preamp/Fuzz

In tandem with their new Uni-Vibe release, Norway's Fjord Fuzz has put out the new FREIA Fuzz. Created by simply tuning a resistor in the FREI Uni-Vibe, the FREIA can go from clean warm preamp tones to fully blown out fuzz. The controls are bias, volume, and gain. It is…Click on the title for more

Fjord Fuzz FREIA Preamp/Fuzz

Shnobel Tone Frank Simes Overdrive

The Shnobel Tone Frank Simes Overdrive is a collaboration between Shnobel Tone and guitarist, songwriter, composer and record producer Frank Simes. Frank Simes is a session and touring guitarist who has played with the likes of Stevie Nicks, The Who, and Don Henley. The Frank Simes Overdrive is a derivative…Click on the title for more

Shnobel Tone Frank Simes Overdrive