The White Rabbit from our friends in the UK, RayGun FX, is an extremely versatile and easy-to-use fuzz pedal, with many small nuances and settings that can go from boost to blitzkrieg and all sorts of stuff in between. Simple controls with big range produce gorgeous fuzz tones here, let’s give it a run-through, shall we? The overall size and layout of the White Rabbit are perfect, with an enclosure that’s not going to...
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Noisemaker Effects makes really nice pedals, and then sells them at a really nice price (I bought their 1/2-watt amplifier, too, and that thing rocks!). They’re built in sturdy, tough, metallic enclosures, sure to stand the test of time (and our foot abuse) and outlive us all. The Soda Pop Fuzz seems like another rad pedal from a cool company, so let’s check it out, uh? The graphics first catch your eye and make you crack...
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The Firefly from JHS Pedals caught my eye well before it’s release, and I was just itching to give it a spin in the old home studio. Low and behold, it finally appeared on my doorstep, and I was anxious and excited as I tore the package open. Looking sleek and sophisticated from the get-go, I knew the Firefly was gonna win me over about 3 seconds after I plugged it in. This is JHS’ take on the Tonebender MKIII, a classic...
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Immediately upon viewing the Fuzzrocious Pedals’ website, I knew they were doing some pretty inventive and creative things with their effects pedals, strictly from the artwork and amount of knobs alone. The Grey Stache is my first foray into their world of gear, and it is a monster. Plus, you can add any number of mods to make yours a custom job, and get it sounding exactly like you want. Let’s check it out! My demo...
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Man, this is a hard company to track down information about! While I would have liked a little more info on this pedal, the Smilodon Fuzz from Aethan Electronics is an all-out, buzzsaw, balls-to-the-wall, ass-kicking fuzz pedal, and with only a few (who knows the actual number) of these ever made, it is a RARE find, one that will not be leaving my side anytime soon. The pedal itself isn’t much bigger than a standard Boss...
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Fuzzzzzzzzz. One of my favorite effects, by far, and so many different offerings in one category of pedals. The Arbiter Fuzz Face has been a staple sound in rock guitar music since it’s introduction way back in 1966, and the Pollinator from JHS Pedals aims to capture that same sound, but modernize it just a little bit. Simple, 3-knob pedal with loads of tone and a wide range of fuzz make for a perfect afternoon review. From the...
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The Arctic White Fuzz from Bearfoot FX is a highly approachable fuzz, able to get as dirty and gritty as you want, but never too over-the-top and out-of-control, like some other types of fuzz can do. Volume, Tone and Fuzz control knobs are easily adjustable to suit your tonal needs, with a nice range of sounds available in a small layout and enclosure, perfect for saving space on a pedalboard. The Arctic White Fuzz plays well with...
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Wow. This fuzz is a fuzz + a fuzz…times 38. I love the Z.Vex enclosures, great for fitting easily onto any pedalboard, and built like a Mack truck. The Fuzz Factory has become a fuzz staple on many boards around the world, so I figured I should probably try it out and see what it could do. 5 knobs for a fuzz looks a little complex, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll have a blast dialing in your fuzz tones. The Gate...
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Well, this is a big, badass beast. Plain and simple. I love that Walrus Audio thought to put a Fuzz and a Tremolo in the same pedal, because they really do go together, if you think about it. Not to mention the layout and options are fantastic, and the design is impeccable. Plus, it has JOYSTICKS! I’m getting sucked back into playing Super Mario Bros. on my first Nintendo Entertainment System in the mid-’80s…without...
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Based on the ’73 Ram’s Head circuit, the Billy Goat Fuzz from PB&J Pedals is a huge beast trapped in a small enclosure. Great goat graphic, solid, sparkling and shiny enclosure and the wiring looks really nice on the inside. Simple setup and design, but this little monster can really drive your guitar’s signal – let’s check it out! Like I said, a simple layout is just what the doctor ordered: 3...
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We’ve got another VIDEO review for you today, it’s another pedal from our friends at KMA Machines! Check it out and subscribe to Kyle’s channel! Click ‘PLAY’ and enjoy the show! Submitted by Kyle
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Just opening the box containing the Sputnik Germanium Fuzz pedal from Spaceman Effects was quite a thrill. I love how they make everything so shiny and sparkly, making you feel just a wee bit better about how much you just spent on an effects pedal. The silver bag makes it seem like you’re opening a window into space, about to be launched into the sonic atmosphere at breakneck speeds, and leaving all other guitarists’...
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The BLUE UP from NoiseKICK FX is two effects in one enclosure; featuring a piercing clean octave up and an octave down, with the ability to blend in a fuzz. On the left is the octave up channel with 2 knobs: Volume and contour. You can use this channel on it’s own to produce an octave that will punch through the mix, or stack it on top of other effects. Since the octave up is gain-driven it will sound more pronounced in...
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The ’73 Ram’s Head Fuzz from JHS Pedals is designed to replicate the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π sold in the mid-1970s, and is named for the logo that adorned the pedals of that time period. Used extensively by David Gilmour in the latter part of the 70s, as well as J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., the Big Muff π has become a legendary tone-maker, and the ’73 Ram’s Head is an excellent modern take on a classic. With 3...
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Right out of the gate, the Bumblebee from Hungry Robot Pedals had me intrigued. This pedal is being hyped as an EQ-Boost-Overdrive-Distortion-Fuzz, which seems like a pretty tall order to me. But with a few twists of the knobs, I could tell that this thing was a beast, and could deliver on all it promises, and perhaps a little bit more. A truly unique and dirty pedal, the Bumblebee can perform many functions, from a delicious clean...
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I had never heard of Taylor McGrath Guitars until a few months ago, but this pedal with the weird name kept coming up in different circles and online, so I figured I should check it out. I watched a couple of video demos (most notably the Pete Thorn demo) and decided that I need to try the awesome-sounding DRHIVE for myself. Designed with legendary artist, writer and producer David Ryan Harris (Follow For Now, Brand New Immortals),...
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The RAT TAIL is based on a pedal based off of the ProCo RAT – Fuzzrocious modded it to be made towards the low end of the sound spectrum for bass players to be able to use the pedal as well. Depending on the version this pedal comes with a slew of features. Mine per say has a V (volume), F (tone filter), D (distortion), and two red knobs label 1 and 2. These two red knobs in conjunction with the D knob allow you to dial in the...
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I love this fuzz, I gotta say. The Bun Runner from JHS Pedals is a sonic marvel, and one of the most versatile and useful fuzzes I have ever had the privilege of playing. With two quite different sides to this 2-in-1 pedal, many fuzzy tones are easily accessible, ranging from slightly overdriven to all-out crazy, gooey, fuzzy goodness. The left side of the (now-discontinued) Bun Runner is the (now discontinued) JHS Astro Mess Fuzz,...
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We’ve got another VIDEO review for you today, this time it’s the Vintage Machines Guitar Pedals Red Rocket Fuzz! Transparent Fuzz… I know sounds to good to be true. The absolute most transparent Fuzz I have ever gotten my hands on. Check it out and subscribe to my channel! Please go give Vintage Machines a ‘LIKE’ on Facebook, too! Click ‘PLAY’ and enjoy the show! Submitted by...
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Here’s another awesome VIDEO review for you – the RJM Effects Green Vodka Fuzz! This is a Muff variant with some amazing mods added. Very like the 90’s era Sovtek Muffs. So thick and Hairy. A great tone machine here for your listening pleasure! Be Sure to go give RJM Effects a ‘Like’ and click subscribe on the channel! Click ‘PLAY’ and enjoy the show! Submitted by...
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I’ve gone through a ton of Fuzz, Overdrive and Distortion pedals looking for THAT sound. Most Fuzz pedals are just too noisy, static sounding. The OD’s and Distortions only sound good to me on one setting. Not a lot of useful variations. Find a sound I like and nail it down. Not much variety. Until I saw the Velvet Fuzz by Wampler. I could tell by the videos on line that this was not going to be a one trick pedal. I think...
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The Fuzz of Doom! The Sequel 6 from Midnight 30 Music is a faithful recreation of the Lovetone Big Cheese. Lovetone produced many great pedals over the years, and one of the most sought after was the Big Cheese fuzz. From the blistering riff from The Edge on U2’s Discotheque, to the alt. country guitarists looking for that spaghetti western type of tone, this circuit delivered. What M30 has been able to do with this version, is...
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The Analogman Sun Face Fuzz is my first foray into a custom made to order effects pedal. I went for the kitchen sink on this one and got every extra I could (only partial regret was getting a power supply jack as this type of pedal does best with a cheap battery). Can come with a on/off pot switch so you don’t have to unplug the pedal to save battery life (awesome), optional L.E.D. (can drain battery faster). I did not get an...
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The Soda Meiser Fuzz from Devi Ever FX is an organic-sounding, smooth fuzz that can be amped up into dis-harmonic bliss with a turn of a knob. The Volume is a pretty easy knob to understand, but the range found in the Zazz (Gain) knob is extraordinary, going from light, Muff-ish tones to full-on out-of-this-world fuzzy bliss. With the Zazz knob turned all the way down, you get a really nice overdriven sound, with just a slight bit of...
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The Z.Vex Effects Fuzzolo is a very tiny silicon fuzz with a big sound. It has distinctive midrange cut that will send your lead through the band mix really well. It responses well with the volume knob. You can adjust the amount of gain by rolling the volume off since it only has volume control. Control wise it has volume and Pulse width. The latter one is fairly unique. To me, it acted like a noise gate. When I stopped touching the...
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The Fuzz Elements Series of stompboxes from Maxon consist of seven different fuzz pedals, each with their own special characteristics and sounds. Based on the vintage Ampeg Scrambler, this pedal produces a unique octave and fuzz combo tone that provides for some spectacular sounds. The Level knob controls exactly what you think it controls, but the other knobs are where this pedal shines. The Overtone knob produces even-order...
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We’ve got another VIDEO review for you today, this time from Center Street Electronics, and it’s their one-knob Druid Fuzz. Make sure to check out Kyle’s other reviews using the links under the video. Click ‘PLAY’ and enjoy the show! Go visit Center Street Electronics HERE! Submitted by Kyle
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Today we’ve got a great, unique little fuzz box from Vaux Flores in Baltimore, Maryland: the Gold Standard Fuzz. Now, it should be noted that this is a thick, mean, buzz saw, in-your-face fuzz box. Not for the tame. Not for the meek. Get ready for a true adventure in fuzzdom. The Gold Standard is a 3-transistor fuzz adapted from VauxFlores’ Number 24, but with a different set of transistors and set bias controls for a...
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Today’s rad daily pedal comes to us from Throne Room Pedals in lovely Bellingham, WA. The Revelator is a monster of epic proportions, and is about as versatile as you can get with a boost-overdrive-distortion-fuzz pedal. The usual knobs are present here (Volume, Gain and Tone), but what makes the Revelator stand out is the addition of a 3-Way toggle switch. This allows you to go between Silicone, Germanium and IC-based...
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The Coffee Grinder Fuzz from Blue Dinosaur Electronics is a distant relative of the ancient and mysterious Interfax Harmonic Percolator, especially when both the Gain and Hi-Fi knobs are pushed to the max (although this is in no way a clone of that pedal). This is a fuzz like no other. With the Gain knob up full blast, the Coffee Grinder emits a warm, smooth, bold fuzz that’s not tinny or harsh on your ear holes. Use the Hi-Fi...
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Godlyke, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Maxon Fuzz Elements – seven new models designed to reproduce the classic and unique sounds of the World’s most desirable vintage Fuzz pedals. Using modern software technology, Maxon has modeled and mapped the complex elements that make up the core sounds of these legendary effect units, reproducing them using advanced analog circuitry that is both accurate and stable. Each Fuzz...
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The Mini Foot Fuzz from JHS Pedals is great because it packs the thick fuzz you want, by takes up very little space. With the volume knob and fuzz knob up all the way you can get an incredible amount of fuzz and distortion and by peeling back the fuzz the sound because much more spitty sounding. Sold at a relatively low price, this is a great grab. Users: Mutemath Submitted by Matt S, SoundCloud GET EXCLUSIVE UPDATES, CONTEST INFO,...
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The Fuzz Box from Vick Audio is a simple, one-knob fuzz with a ton of character. A reproduction of the legendary Fuzz produced by Colorsound in the early 90’s, the Fuzz Box can go from slight buzzy overdrive to a HUGE fuzzy extravaganza, all while retaining the clarity of your tone. It is very responsive as well, depending on how hard you hit the strings, and reacts well with both bridge and neck pups (I only tried humbuckers, so not...
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We’ve got another VIDEO review for you today, and this PAIR of pedals comes to us from Russia, courtesy of Barkin Effects. Their featured pedals are the extremly unique Vibrofon and the wicked-heavy Nitro Fuzz. Look out for these two pedals, they are DIRTY and AWESOME. The video features demos for both… Click ‘PLAY’ and enjoy the show! Submitted by the guys from Barkin Effect,...
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The Jurassic Fuzz Deluxe is a hand built and hand painted tiny silicon transistor fuzz pedal. This is a vintage style fuzz pedal that uses a pair of high gain BC109 Transistors. It is much smoother and has longer sustain that its one knob little brother. You just use your volume knob to go from clean to full on saturated fuzz. It is a beautiful little enclosure as well, with point-to-point hand wiring and is hand-painted as well....
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The Terminal Destructive Fuzz Device is the newest and nastiest fuzz from Akron, Ohio dirt merchants EarthQuaker Devices. And it is ever filthy. Based on a heavily modified JAX design, EQD’s entry into the world of gated, voltage-starved, blown-out, zipper-and-velcro fuzzboxes brings a level of sonic precision and reliability to a segment of the fuzzscape typically dominated by temperamental and complicated pedals in...
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The V2 fuzz pedal by Castledine Electronics is a muff with the circuit based on violet ram’s head (1973). Is good remember that it isn’t a clone, but one revisit circuit, keeping the original sound like you would expect from a vintage unit… My unit is number #3 from the first batch…. its control knobs are the classic Tone, Volume & Sustain. Unlike to vintage units, the V2 has true bypass switching, so...
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The BD-2 Blues Driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps. With the JHS Blu-Drive mod, however, the BD-2 becomes very transparent and extremely amp-like in its response and character. You will notice a huge range of gain that reaches from clean boost to all...
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For musicians who love their guitar and amp’s tone. The Pharaoh pedal, while its roots and DNA are classic fuzz, has a few twists. The Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh has a wide range of clipping and tonal options. From a cleanish boost, to a light OD, all the way to saturated fuzz. It sounds clear and natural, strong and bold. Your guitar sound isn’t high jacked, and your amp’s tone is not destroyed. The Pharaoh utilizes a dual tone...
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