When the crew at Pelican NoiseWorks released the Pelitaur Fuzz a couple years ago, it took the effects community by storm, and we were lucky enough to get our hands on one to check out (review and demo here). Since then, they’ve decided that one of the sides of that crazy creature needed to branch out on its own, in the form of the Half Horse Fuzz, which we’re going to take a look at today. A dynamic JFET fuzz circuit that has been slightly modified, this creamy gem now stands in its own bright and shining spotlight.
Featuring three knobs and a ton of grit, the Half Horse doesn’t hold back in the fuzz department. The deviated circuit gives you a wider gain range, tasty dynamics and some tonal upgrades for a smoother sound overall. The huge knob labeled “Grain” is a gain/texture control, while Sound adjusts your tone, from dark and mellow to bright and sputtery. Output controls your, uh, output.
The top-mounted jacks let the Half Horse fit right in on any board, and the silent soft touch true bypass relay switch is always a welcome addition to ANY pedal. Plus, the Grain knob is SOOOO big, you can adjust it with your foot, giving you the option to control your fuzz amount hands-free and on the fly. No longer forced to play nicely with others in the same enclosure, the Half Horse now stands proudly on its own, and can definitely take your sound to other levels. A fun one as always from Pelican NoiseWorks – be sure to check out our demo below, and we’ll see you next time!
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