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Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz (demo)

Living Room demo of the Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz! The Octomotron Fuzz is a new look at the classic octave fuzz circuit. Designed without reference to a particular pedal or circuit, the Octomotron has its own voice--brash and synthy. Adjusting your guitar's volume knob opens a dramatic range of timbres,…... Click for more

Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz (demo)

Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

The G.O.A.F. (an acronym for "Golden Order of the Alchemist Fuzz") is one of the four debut pedals by a brand new, California based manufacturer called Massive FX Pedals. You can see the other (all hand made in the US) models on their website. The company is laser focused on creating pedals…... Click for more

Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

The Shacks’ Pedals and Guitar Tone

It’s difficult to believe that The Shacks’ “Strange Boy” (streaming below) was the first song that Shannon Wise ever recorded, but that’s how the story goes. The New York based duo (made up of Wise and Max Shrager) formed almost by accident, which only amplifies their chemistry. When Shrager’s whimsical arrangements…... Click for more

The Shacks’ Pedals and Guitar Tone

“Amazon doesn’t create demand” – Interview with Mike Matthews of EHX

In 2004, The Deli Magazine (the music publication that launched the Stompbox Exhibit and this very blog) was born with the mission of being on the side of small, independent, and local bands and artists, rather than the big, mainstream, and internationally recognized ones all the other music rags competed to…... Click for more

“Amazon doesn’t create demand” – Interview with Mike Matthews of EHX

Paradox Effects Fuzz-E-Cat

Hey did you know there is such a thing as a Mexican guitar pedal company? Paradox Effects is one of the most prominent stompbox manufacturers south of the border, check out the Gear Man Dude's video for this fuzz called Fuzz-E-Cat, and the rest of their cool pedal line here. From the manufacturer's…... Click for more

Paradox Effects Fuzz-E-Cat

KHDK Scuzz Box Fuzz

KHDK is a name that's gathering more and more attention in the world of stompboxes. The Scuzz Box is their take on fuzz. From the manufacturer's site: The Scuzz Box shines in two distinct modes: Scuzz and Fuzz. The Fuzz mode is your go-to, highly listenable sound with top-notch fuzz. Designed to shine…... Click for more

KHDK Scuzz Box Fuzz

TWA Dynamorph – Crazy Filter Fuzz Synth

Here's a pedal you'll be able to try at our 7th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit! This is a pretty insane pedal for the creative type. Check out the manufacturer's description: Guitar Effects Pedal Demo - TWA - Dynamorph - Crazy Filter Fuzz Synth Distortion? Fuzz? Filter? Synth? Dynamorph™ is all of…... Click for more

TWA Dynamorph – Crazy Filter Fuzz Synth

Adventure Audio Dream Reaper

Super crazy pedal partly by Adventure Audio reminiscent of a Buchla synth (controls placed in a round pattern that are not immediately intuitive). From the manufacturer's website: The Dream Reaper is a Fuzzy Feedback Modulation Machine loaded with weird features guaranteed to turn your tone into something unexpected. High Gain…... Click for more

Adventure Audio Dream Reaper

Black Cat OD-Fuzz Deluxe

Dual gain pedals are all the rage these days, here's Black Cat's take on the Fuzz+Drive, in Deluxe version! The new Black Cat OD-Fuzz is the latest evolution of this well-known classic from the Black Cat line. The OD-Fuzz is a versatile, two-channel distortion/fuzz box that combines the Black Cat OD-1…... Click for more

Black Cat OD-Fuzz Deluxe

Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz and Uni-vibe Hendrix Pedals

Andy from ProGuitarShop/ToneReport tests the Dunlop Fuzz and Uni-vibe from their Hendrix line, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/embed/AeEMP7ux4Ow... Click for more

Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz and Uni-vibe Hendrix Pedals

Germany, considered the manufacturing engine of Europe, may not be the first (or the tenth) country that comes to mind when you think of guitar effects, but Munich-based Ohmless Pedals is working on changing that. The boutique pedal company, which has been churning out stylish looking stompboxes since 2014, has…... Click for more

Manufacturer Profile – Ohmless Pedals

Vintage, influential circuits: the Arbiter Fuzz Face [by Gearphoria]

Our friends at Gearphoria published a story about the legendary Fuzz pedal Arbiter Fuzz Face, one of the most cloned pedals in history. Here's an excerpt: "According to [gear journalist] RG Keen, the Fuzz Face circuit consists of two transistors, four resistors, three capacitors, and two controls. Early Fuzz Face…... Click for more

Vintage, influential circuits: the Arbiter Fuzz Face [by Gearphoria]