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New Pedal: Fjord Fuzz Kvasir

With the Fjord Fuzz Kvasir, Norwegian pedal builder Daniel Thornhill adds another chapter to his love story with fuzz - in this case through a pedal named after the most beautiful and wise man from Norse mythology. Born from a random discovery made while Daniel was working on the Berserk,…... Click for more

New Pedal: Fjord Fuzz Kvasir

Spun Loud Shuksan Fuzz

The Spun Loud Effects Shuksan Fuzz is a US hand-made three-knob a discrete high-gain fuzz that uses three gain stages to deliver a wide range of tones without ever compromising the dynamics of the performance. Input and Sustain knobs deal with signal in and fuzz amount, while the Output can…... Click for more

Spun Loud Shuksan Fuzz

SHONESWOOD Fuzz + Drive

The JHS Show highlighted this pedal by Canadian builder SHONESWOOD in their March 16 2022 episode and we thought pedal lovers who are still unaware of it may want to check it out, although it looks like it's a unique custom unit. Nonetheless, there are other cool products that can…... Click for more

SHONESWOOD Fuzz + Drive

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

The Redbeard Effects Honey Badger is the second release by this new company comprised of seasoned rock guitarist and self-confessed rock & roll gear head, Mikey Demus (of UK based band, Skindred), and internationally renowned pedal designer and manufacturer, Adrian Thorpe (of ThorpyFX). This is a completely original circuit that…... Click for more

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

IK Multimedia X-Drive Multi-Mode Gain Pedal

Italian powerhouse IK Multimedia, a multifaceted builder of hardware and software for musicians, unveiled four new, multi-mode pedals powered by the algorithms of their popular audio plugin Amplitube. This post will take a closer look at the gain pedal in this line, called X-Drive. This is a multi-mode, do-it-all kind…... Click for more

IK Multimedia X-Drive Multi-Mode Gain Pedal

Magpie Effects Moccus Fuzz

The Magpie Effects Moccus is the first pedal release by this Dutch boutique builder, it's hand-built, and features a peculiar "Squeal" knob that makes it do just that. It's a Russian Muff evolution, upgraded with a bigger bottom end, non-scooped mids and crisper highs. It also features an added octave-up…... Click for more

Magpie Effects Moccus Fuzz

Thermion Stone Age Multi-Mode Fuzz

With the Stone Ages, Spanish amp and pedal builder Thermion is going for an ambitious attempt at creating a fuzz that can do it (almost) all, thanks to its four voicings, octave and clean footswitches, and generous sculpting options - the octave and clean channels can actually be fine-tuned through…... Click for more

Thermion Stone Age Multi-Mode Fuzz

Emmergy FX Dial-Up Filter Fuzz

Hailing from the UK, the Emmergy FX Dial-Up Filter Fuzz is a playful fuzz + filter pedal that will lead the player as easily to sonic discovery or aural disintegration. The left side of the pedal, controlled by the left footswitch, consists of an overdrive circuit with Volume and Gain…... Click for more

Emmergy FX Dial-Up Filter Fuzz

DPE Pedals Buzz Tone Fuzz

Built by a small, family-run shop in Maryville, Tennessee, the DPE Pedals Buzz Tone is a clone of a fuzz pedal the '60s that psych-rock enthusiasts among you must have heard thousands of times without realizing: it was the fuzz of choice of Syd Barrett, the reckless genius lead vocalist…... Click for more

DPE Pedals Buzz Tone Fuzz

CMC Triple Octave Manipulator Fuzz (Thomas Erak signature)

New fuzz pedals have been popping up from all corners of the world in this month of February 2022, but nothing remotely close to the CMC Triple Octave Manipulator, a 3-octave monster designed in collaboration with Thomas Erak of The Fall of Troy. This is a monophonic synth-style fuzz that…... Click for more

CMC Triple Octave Manipulator Fuzz (Thomas Erak signature)

Malaise Forever Vicious Bastard Fuzz V1.5

Uncompromising fuzzheads might find a friend in the Malaise Forever Vicious Bastard, an unforgivingly loud and angry two-stage fuzz inspired by the classic DAM* Meathead circuit. The tone of this beast is heavy in the mid-low frequencies with a light mid-scoop, and enough high-end to cut through the mix. A…... Click for more

Malaise Forever Vicious Bastard Fuzz V1.5

New Pedal: Tampco All-Bender Fuzz

Hailing out of Palaiseau, France, the Tampco All-Bender is a multi-voiced Tone Bender-style fuzz made by a company set to reinstate the reputation of solid-state circuitry. The circuit of this effect is organized in a rather peculiar way, with a rotary knob on the bottom right selecting between four voicings…... Click for more

New Pedal: Tampco All-Bender Fuzz