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FUZZ PEDALS

New Pedals: EQD’s Fuzz Master General

EarthQuaker Devices unveiled four new pedals at NAMM 2015, two of which are re-issues of classics now in a smaller format (which is definitely a trend appreciated by musicians when pedal board real estate is a necessity). The first of these re-packaged re-issues, the Hummingbird tremolo, is one to desire…... Click for more

New Pedals: EQD’s Fuzz Master General

4 Fuzz Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

(There will be many more... more info about the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit here). Click on the image to see other featured pedals.... Click for more

4 Fuzz Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

Québécois pedal manufacturer SolidGoldFX will take the opportunity of its participation in the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit to present not one, not two but THREE new pedals: The Surf Rider III reverb (above picture), The Stutter-lite Tremolo and the Custom Shop BC108 If 6 Was 9. They are also readying the release of the Imperial fuzz.…... Click for more

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

A Fuzz that attaches to your guitar: TENTEN Triangle

"Hi. This is Triangle. It messes up things." So begins the odd description of an odd fuzz pedal. Or maybe the TENTEN Triangle is not odd, and we just aren't expecting enough from our manufacturers of boutique pedals. But wait a minute... is this really a pedal? So what is…... Click for more

A Fuzz that attaches to your guitar: TENTEN Triangle

Blackout Effectors’ Special Twosome Deluxe now shipping

After a slight delay Blackout Effectors is now shipping the Special Twosome Deluxe. If you are unfamiliar with this company you seriously need to get acquainted. Aside from being hilarious in their name choices ('Cadavernous Reverb' ranks high in our chart of most ridiculous pedal monikers), they are making some…... Click for more

Blackout Effectors’ Special Twosome Deluxe now shipping

Guitar Pedal News: ZVex Fuzz Factory Reborn!

Hey remember that time when ZVex bestowed upon the Earth the Fuzz Factory? Well prepare to throw that memory in the trash while you make room for the Fuzz Factory 7. This new version is packed with new features that are sure to take your fuzz fetish to fantastic new…... Click for more

Guitar Pedal News: ZVex Fuzz Factory Reborn!

New Pedal Manufacturers: Lone Wolf FX

Any guitarists out there looking to sculpt a tone for a niche sub-genre of metal, post hardcore or noise rock should take a deep, hard look at boutique pedal manufacture Lone Wolf Audio. This Austin-based shop (run by Joe Anastasio of now defunct Enormous Door Pedals) has been ramping up…... Click for more

New Pedal Manufacturers: Lone Wolf FX

El Músico Loco – an emerging stompbox manufacturer

El Músico Loco is a small team of designers, founded in Spain but currently based out of California. They shoot for concise design, stating, “… [our] effects are one box, one effect. Simple designs. The essence of utility.” Not everything about their catalog is COMPLETELY utilitarian though; their pedals are…... Click for more

El Músico Loco – an emerging stompbox manufacturer

Pedal Reviews: Earthquaker Devices Terminal Fuzz

I get excited every time I get a new pedal in from one of my favorite companies, Earthquaker Devices. This one is no exception. It's a fuzz pedal called the Terminal Fuzz modeled after the tone and vibe of the JAX Fuzz. For those who aren't aware of the JAX fuzz,…... Click for more

Pedal Reviews: Earthquaker Devices Terminal Fuzz

Maxon Fuzz Elements

Godlyke has announced the release of seven new pedals designed to reproduce the unique sounds of the world’s most desirable vintage fuzz pedals called Maxon Fuzz Elements. Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements using modern software technology that make up the core sounds of these legendary effect units, reproducing them using…... Click for more

Maxon Fuzz Elements

Pedal Reviews: El Rey Lucha Fuzz

I played bass in a band in high school, but because I was 16, I wasn't familiar with the concept of discretion and constantly played through a cheap fuzz pedal with all the knobs turned all the way up. My band mates would complain that I was too loud and…... Click for more

Pedal Reviews: El Rey Lucha Fuzz

Pedal Review: Dutch Kazoo Fuzz

The greatest pitfall of many boutique pedals is over-indulgence; putting together a pedal that is physically and sonically unique enough to stand apart from its competition and simultaneously triumphs as a marvel of effect trailblazing is no easy task. This often warrants inclusion of too many clashing features within a…... Click for more

Pedal Review: Dutch Kazoo Fuzz