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FUZZ PEDALS

Pedal Update: SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II Octave Fuzz

A Silicon fuzz pedal with switchable octave-up inspired by the Ibanez Standard Fuzz circuit and sporting a JFET Preamp stage and a quartet of (new) high-gain Toshiba transistors, the SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II updates a versatile circuit that had an important role in raising the profile of the Montreal-based company.…... Click for more

Pedal Update: SolidGoldFX 76 Mk II Octave Fuzz

JPTR FX Silvermachine Fuzz V2

The JPTR FX Silvermachine is a fuzz built by German hands with two gain stages in a parallel circuit (controlled by the two smaller knobs) and a shared master volume. This is a solo-style fuzz that only works well with single notes, and that, at different settings, can deliver tones…... Click for more

JPTR FX Silvermachine Fuzz V2

Pedal Line: Catalinbread Elements

The latest trend among boutique builders seems to be to release... lines of pedals, a bunch at a time! Following (probably) JHS's lead, the Catalinbread Elements is a new line of rather inexpensive yet hand-made one-knob pedals comprising - for now - three devices: Fuzz, Distortion and Overdrive. While we'll…... Click for more

Pedal Line: Catalinbread Elements

Cat Box Customs Bean Machine V2 Fuzz

Although it's presented in the name as an update, the Cat Box Customs Bean Machine V2 is actually a "deluxe version" of its older sibling. A variant of the Harmonic Percolator fuzz, the original featured a Volume and Fuzz knob, a 3-way diode clipping selection with Germanium/none/Silicon options, and two…... Click for more

Cat Box Customs Bean Machine V2 Fuzz

OKKO FX Holy Grit Fuzz

Built by hand in Germany, the OKKO FX Holy Grit is an original circuit vaguely inspired by vintage fuzzes like the Fuzz Face and Tone Bender that can produce a variety of tones from gritty overdrive to low gain fuzz or vintage preamp. Rather than faithfully recreating the tones of…... Click for more

OKKO FX Holy Grit Fuzz

New Pedal: Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz

Out of Florida comes the hand-made Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz, a velcroy, tight, aggressive fuzz that's bound to excite the testosterone of heavy-leaning guitarists. The pedal maintains a great note definition and clarity notwithstanding the heaviness of the distortion, and can deliver gated-like fuzz at lower Fuzz levels.…... Click for more

New Pedal: Stomp Under Foot Electric Warlord Fuzz

Berry Pedals Double Doom Fuzz

Notwithstanding its innocuous appearance, the Berry Pedals Double Doom Fuzz is, in a word, evil. Hailing from Australia, this baby feeds a fuzz into another fuzz, with demonic results, in particular if you stack the two pedals together. It's a dual-channel version of the company's Doom Fuzz, which is already…... Click for more

Berry Pedals Double Doom Fuzz

Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Programmable Fuzz

The Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Fuzz is the second release by this emerging company from Saskatchewan, a Canadian province located right in the middle of the country. Unlike 99.9% of fuzz pedals out there, the Affogato has the handy feature of allowing players to save up to 3 presets (you…... Click for more

Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Programmable Fuzz

Mask Audio Civil Math Fuzz

The Mask Audio Civil Math is a "Civil War" Muff variant on the company's Black Math, which produces a more midrange-y tone with also rounder and bassier quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x472f3e6liw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqrvz337cQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtgQyWiF19I&t=51s... Click for more

Mask Audio Civil Math Fuzz

The 6 Best Fuzz Types, in a Mix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMW0uLn0ckc We made this video to complement our in-depth article about the best fuzz pedals organized by type. It was shot by Noise Generator - a big thank you goes out to him! A Video about the 6 Best Fuzz Types The idea behind it was to create a focused,…... Click for more

The 6 Best Fuzz Types, in a Mix

The 3 Best Fuzz Pedals Per Type, in 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMW0uLn0ckc&t=172s This is a video about fuzz pedals we shot in 2022. It illustrates the tonal differences between 6 classic non-octave-up fuzz types. This article features our selection of the best fuzz pedals of all time organized by circuit type. It's a recap of all the comprehensive fuzz guides you…... Click for more

The 3 Best Fuzz Pedals Per Type, in 2023

Wonderful Audio Nivicola Fuzz (Muff-style)

The Wonderful Audio Nivicola is a Muff-style fuzz voiced after the Black Russian Big Muff. It uses Russian KT3102IM transistors and some KD521A diodes. Company owner and effect designer Ralf Gottschalk delayed the scheduled March release because of the Russian assault on Ukraine, but, faced with a longer than expected…... Click for more

Wonderful Audio Nivicola Fuzz (Muff-style)