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Silicon Fuzz

Vertical Hybrid Fuzz Factory

A vertical version of the ZVex Hybrid Fuzz Factory (with Silicon and Germanium diodes). This limited edition pedal utilizes a NOS 1960s 2N404 germanium transistor and modern PNP silicon transistor which, when combined, provide a more aggressive tone than our standard Fuzz Factory model. Packed with knobs that let you control…Click on the title for more

Vertical Hybrid Fuzz Factory

SolidGoldFX unveils the Spanish Castle Dual Fuzz

Noise seekers who aren't quite satisfied with one fuzz at a time should take a look at the brand new SolidGoldFX Spanish Castle. Hailing from beautiful Montreal, this Canadian manufacturer has been stepping up its game in the last year or so with new products that marry great tone with plenty of…Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX unveils the Spanish Castle Dual Fuzz

Massive FX Illusionist Fuzz

Brand new Californian company Massive FX Pedals is laser-focused on producing fuzz boxes for heavy rock genres like doom and metal. At this past NAMM convention they launched the Illusionist, a high end super heavy fuzz with Germanium and Silicon diode clipping, versatile blend tone knob and an “Octavio type” effect mixed…Click on the title for more

Massive FX Illusionist Fuzz

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

Just Nick really likes this hybrid Germanium/Silicon fuzz by UK manufacturer Magnetic Effects, called White Atom. V3 was just unveiled, here's the video of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njd8fz5TwRwClick on the title for more

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

ZVEX Silicon Vertical Fuzz Factory

The highly regarded ZVEX Fuzz Factory has become a classic over the years, by offering something very few fuzz pedals offer: variety. Originally sporting germanium transistors and hosted in a horizontal case, the pedal in 2017 was redesigned to be hosted in vertical one, with a more predictable silicon transistor…Click on the title for more

ZVEX Silicon Vertical Fuzz Factory

PLBR Effects Narwhal Distortion Fuzz

Here's a new Fuzz/Distortion by Croatian manufacturer PLBR Effects - it's called the Narwhal - featuring two gain stages with 3 clipping options each (Silicon, No Diodes and LED Diodes). An EQ section with two different shapes gives you extra tone shaping options, while the TB switch bypasses the EQ circuit entirely.…Click on the title for more

PLBR Effects Narwhal Distortion Fuzz

Haunted Labs Paranormal Fuzz V2

Charlotte, NC pedal manufacturer Haunted Labs hand crafts some rather nightmarish looking pedals - it has released two so far, a modulated reverb and a fuzz. The latter, called Paranormal Fuzz, is a high-gain filtered silicon fuzz with a smooth low-end, and it's built for heavy hitters into genres like stoner…Click on the title for more

Haunted Labs Paranormal Fuzz V2

Spaceman Effects Titan II Fuzz Machine

The guys at Spaceman Effects hand make their stompboxes in Portland, Oregon, a city brimming with stompbox builders. The Titan II is their take on the silicon transistor Fuzz circuit, an original design that has been met with flattering reviews, including this one on Premier Guitar in April 2017, which got the…Click on the title for more

Spaceman Effects Titan II Fuzz Machine

TC Electronic – Rusty Fuzz

TC Electronic's Rusty (silicon) Fuzz belongs to the first wave of affordable stompboxes the Danish company unveiled last year, after being bought by Behringer. Pedals and Effects just published this video about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPkKOIE_Fqw Let's see if it passes GearmanDude's video test! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twK-p-Qa4Qo Rusty Fuzz delivers those vintage silicon-based fuzz…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic – Rusty Fuzz

EHX Big Muff: Op-Amp vs. Original Transistor Muffs

The Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi pedals from the 1977–78 period can command big bucks. Compared to other models of the fuzz box, they weren’t made for a long time, so there are comparatively fewer units around. What makes them different from their sibling Big Muffs is the method by which they…Click on the title for more

EHX Big Muff: Op-Amp vs. Original Transistor Muffs

Does the Type of Battery You Use Affect Your Pedal’s Sound?

Blame it on Eric Johnson, the multigenre American guitarist known for being OCD when it comes to his tone. Years ago, Johnson inadvertently gave rise to the suggestion that the type of battery used to power a pedal can make a difference in its sound. To be clear, what he…Click on the title for more

Does the Type of Battery You Use Affect Your Pedal’s Sound?

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ

Our friend Eric Merrow just posted this video of the Old Blood Noise Endeavors - Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ, not for the faint of ears! Here's more info about the pedals from the manufacturer's site: Haunt Fuzz The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt is a gated fuzz that is capable…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ