In the later part of the Summer of 2020, we tested out a fuzz pedal that blew our minds…with just two knobs. The Goblin Fuzz from Bardic Audio Devices was one of the buzziest, noisiest, awesomest fuzzes we’d seen in a minute, and we couldn’t wait for more. Fast forward to, well, today, and we bring you the Berzerker Fuzz, another gem from Bardic with a ton of options and even more killer tone. Strap in, hold on and...
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We’re coming at you again today, with another blistering beauty from our pals down at Mozztronics in Australia. Keeping with the simple layout and minimal control section we’ve seen from their effects so far, the MF-1 Baconizer Mosfet Fuzz was actually inspired by the sound of sizzling bacon, and this one tries to capture that tone in pedal form. The MF-1 Baconizer uses a Mosfet transistor, not as a reverse diode for...
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Today, we’re going to take a look at a wild, bold, bright dirt pedal from Tone.ElectroniX, which was conceived, born and raised in Figueira da Foz in Portugal. The Animalizzer (“the MufferFuzzer” as originaly was called) is a distortion…wait…is a fuzz…no…. it’s BOTH. Yes, it’s a distortion/fuzz effect pedal for guitar and bass – still, it can even sound like mild overdriven...
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Ahh, the Tonebender. A classic fuzz heard on countless records, and one that’s been replicated and duplicated to varying degrees of success by numerous companies around the world. We’ve got another one for you today, and it’s a good one: the PedalFarm F-2 Professional Fuzz is based on the MKII Tonebender circuit, and has been re-imagined with silicon transistors and a bias control, for a wide range of fuzzy textures....
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After making a big move across the world and being out of the game for a minute, we’re glad that Veri-Tone pedals are back on the scene, and we’ve got one of their new creations today. The Mr. Heath Overdrive Distortion Fuzz is an attempt to replicate the not-quite-fuzz not-quite-overdrive distortion sound present in Vox’s early solid-state amps, like the UL730, Defiant, Conqueror and Super Beatle. The Mr. Heath...
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We have been loving the Vintage Pedals from Danelectro, and have the final effect of their current lineup for you today. Following in the footsteps of The Breakdown, Eisenhower Fuzz, Back Talk Reverse Delay and Roebuck Overdrive Distortion pedals, the Danelectro 3699 fUZZ Octaver brings a vintage and classic effect back into the fold. Improving on the classic FOXX Tone Machine, this vintage looking-and-sounding beast brings classic...
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Custom, limited edition pedals have become a staple across the board the last couple of years, and we were able to get our mitts on another rare one today. The Seraphina Fuzz Octave is a collaboration between Red Witch Pedals and Reverb, featuring a wide range of fuzzy options in a simple control package. Unlike any fuzz Red Witch has created before, this one takes it to the next level. Featuring just three top-mounted controls, the...
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Over the course of the last 9 months or so, we’ve been lucky enough to check out the Distortion, Overdrive, Boost and Delay pedals from Teisco, and we’ve got another one for you today. The simply named Fuzz is a fuzz pedal, yes, but one that definitely ate too many steroids in high school. Working together with an octave circuit, this loud, powerful machine is no match for amplifiers and eardrums alike. The Teisco Fuzz is...
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The first pedal that came through our shop from Interchange Noise Works, the Element 119 Distortion, was an absolute powerhouse of a dirt pedal. Therefore, we’re pretty stoked to be back with them again today to bring you their next creation, the “On Air” Fuzz. This wooden-topped beauty is a fuzz pedal for players of all genres, with some extra options that will make it an easy addition to your rig. You’ll...
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Seeing as this was one of the oddest, most dysfunctional and, let’s be honest, frightening years in the existence of the Earth, we wanted to send everyone off into 2021 rocker-style, in the form of the Electric Beard Fuzz from our friends at Radio Mule. Following in the footsteps of their Red Petal Fuzz we checked out earlier this month, this fuzz-filled freak combines 2 classic fuzz sounds, the Big Muff and the Super Fuzz, and...
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Single knob fuzz pedals sometimes get overlooked for fancier effects units with more knobs and switches and bells and whistles, right? Well, today’s pedal takes all of those myths and tosses them directly into the proverbial trash can, giving the user a wide range of sounds, volumes and, most importantly, fuzzes. The brilliantly named Fat Guy Little Coat (if you don’t know the reference, please educate yourself STAT) Fuzz...
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The first couple of pedals we checked out from Dophix, the Michelangelo and the David, were absolute works of sonic art. Their latest offering, the Nettuno Fuzz, follows those two gems, taking it up a notch or two. The Nettuno is a fairly simple, three-knob fuzz pedal, but you’ll find immense sonic treasures lurking just beneath the surface… Nettuno is Italian, and translates to Neptune in English, who was the Roman...
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We see a LOT of fuzz/distortion pedals here at Pedal of the Day, and they’re all, let’s be honest, pretty rad. Sometimes, a pedal comes along that, even at first glance, you can tell it’s gonna be something special, and that’s what we’ve got for you today. The Radio Mule Red Petal Fuzz looks sleek, has a wide tonal range and sounds great. Yep. It. Does. With just 2 knobs and one switch, it doesn’t...
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The Fuzz Face is one of the most iconic fuzz, if not all-time, pedals in existence. Utilized smartly by the likes of Hendrix, Gilmour, SRV, Duane Allman and many more, it has a defining quality that has been heard on countless recordings. While the originals are not the easiest to find, or keep in perfect working order, we have pedals like today’s that allow us peasant-folk to experience the sonic sounds of the masters. The...
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We’ve got a first today, for us and possibly for you as well. 3D printing has become all the rage over the last couple of years, but we’ve never seen it implemented in pedal form…until now. Ladies and gents, the VVco Pedals 3D Pickle Fuzz utilizes this inventive form of production to create a one-knob fuzz pedal, a no-frills effect that’s sure to stir up some conversation…. There’s not a lot to say...
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A good, loud, ripping fuzz is the perfect way to get the weekend going, and we’ve got a great one for you guys today. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to check out the majority of the lineup from our friends at Vick Audio, including one of the first pedals we ever reviewed, the Fuzz Box, as well as the Violet Ram’s Head, V1 Triangle and 1861 fuzzes. Continuing that tradition, we present the Black Russian Fuzz....
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Yes, it’s true: we have another wonderful, awesomely-noisy creation from our friends at Beetronics for you. This one is a bit different, as it takes fuzz, distortion and octave flavorings, tosses them into a sonic blender and spits them back out with a random abandon few have ever known. The Swarm Analog Fuzz Harmonizer is its name, and it has come to play. Blowin’ out headphones and amps and anything else that gets in its...
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Sometimes, simplicity is the best way to approach something, and that is true of most two-knob effects pedals. Today’s offering, Bardic Audio Devices Goblin Fuzz, takes this concept of simplicity and applies it to one of the heavier pedals we’ve had in the shop in quite a while. If the names of the knobs don’t terrify you enough, just wait until you hear this thing rip through your headphones or...
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Pedal companies that make mostly one-offs are an exciting bunch – you never know what you’re going to get, or when, but you know it’s bound to be pretty unique and intriguing. Such is the case with the company and pedal for today, the Lefa Pedals Destroy The Day Lofi Delay Fuzz Distortion. Coming to us from the great Northwest in the US via Seattle, these guys made this special effect just for us here at Pedal of the...
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The latest version of Mu-Tron has been releasing some incredible pedals over the last few years, including the Micro-Tron Envelope Filter, the Phasor III Optical Analog Phaser and today’s funky machine. The Mu-Tron Octavider+ Analog Octave Fuzz is the newest reincarnation of the classic Octave Divider that Mu-Tron produced in the 1970’s, combining Fuzz and Octave effects for a small but powerful machine. The Fuzz side...
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The Femtaur Boost Overdrive and Blazed Fuzz were the first two units we had the privilege to check out from Kink Guitar Pedals, and both were quite impressive. For Round Three, they wanted us to peruse the Absolution Fuzz V3, a pedal with some serious gusto and attitude (as if you couldn’t tell that from the graphics). Just a couple of knobs and one switch, this badass pedal will show you the true meaning of FUZZ. The layout of...
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The Legends of Fuzz series from JHS Pedals is a tribute to the world’s most historic, rare, and sought after fuzz circuits. Since the originals are extremely hard-to-find, extremely expensive when you do and prone to the problems electronics might have after 50 years, this series brings these sounds and tones to the masses, for all to enjoy. There are four pedals in all, and we’re going to run through each one, what they...
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When it comes to the world of fuzz, few have carved out a niche like Spaceman Effects. From their beginnings with the Rumblefuzz, Spacerocket, Mercury III and Gemini III to the more current Titan II, Nebula and Gemini IV, they’re no strangers to absolutely incredible fuzz effects. So today, we’re going to take a look at their newest unveiling in the fuzz realm, one that keeps tradition with, but also builds upon, their...
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FFFUUUZZZZZZ….we love it, you love, what’s not to love about it? Today’s pedal, the Danelectro Eisenhower Fuzz, re-invigorates the sounds of a vintage, early-70’s blue label fuzz box (guess which one – we have an idea, but still aren’t 100%), with modern updates and options. Also, it’s not JUST a basic fuzz: it also harnesses the power of the Octave, adding to its intrigue, usefulness and...
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Looking back, it seems we should have featured today’s pedal yesterday, as you can clearly see from the artwork (Happy Belated 4/20, all!). No matter, we’re still gonna crush some faces with the Blazed Fuzz, another killer effects from our friends Kink Guitar Pedals down in Cranbourne, Australia. The clearly Jamaican-influenced graphics are a stark contrast to the down-and-dirty sounds this pedal creates, but in absolutely...
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Recently, we had the privilege and honor reviewing and demoing another pedal from our friends at KMA Machines, the Wurm, a killer distortion pedal full of great tones and offering loads of options. We get to look at another KMA machine today, one along the same lines as the Wurm, but with a couple differing twists and turns. The Dead Stag is a Distortion, yes, but it’s also a Fuzz, so you get the best of those two worlds in one...
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Here at Pedal of the Day, we love a good Big Muff. Especially the Russian ones. The really, dirty, nasty Russian ones. Get your head out of the gutter, people, we’re talking about FUZZ. Since their inception in late 60’s, Big Muffs have been heard on countless recordings, and are key ingredients to some of the favorite guitar players and bands around: David Gilmour, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Santana, Smashing Pumpkins, Frank Zappa...
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Big Muff. You know the name, you know the pedals, you know (some of) the records that they have appeared on. Thankfully, since the originals are fairly rare and expensive when you can find them, there are many companies who produce their individual takes on these excellent fuzz/distortions, and we’ve got a new member of the group to tell you about today. Siren Pedals, out of Nashville, TN, brings another take on the Muff, in the...
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It’s always an interesting scene when we open up a package sent from our pal Marc-Eric Gagnon at Stonefly Effects. Over the least few years, we’ve had the opportunity to peruse devices such as the Grizzly Fuzz, Two Headed Werewolf Fuzz and the Switchblade Fuzz (seeing a pattern yet?). The latest FUZZ creation from our friends to the North in Quebec is the Alien Sasquatch, another killer effect with a name to match. This...
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The clean look, perfectionist wiring and incredible noises that come out of anything that Spaceman Effects creates have always been most welcome here at Pedal of the Day. Beginning with our search for the Aphelion and continuing over the last 5 years to try and get our hands on as many of their limited release pedals as we can has been challenging, but in the very best of ways. We have another one of their lovely effects for you this...
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We love a good, simple, one or two-knob fuzz pedal, for sure, but we also love a versatile effect with a ton of options. Today’s featured pedal definitely falls into the latter category, as it is a fuzz full of tones, differing sounds and unique features. The Stone Blender from Red Noise Pedals is an interesting and exciting Fuzz Engine, not just a pedal, that will make you question everything you thought you knew about this...
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Last month, we were privileged to review and demo the B-312 Freakshow Fuzz, a Silicon-based fuzz effect from our friends at Big Joe Stomp Box Company. Today, we’re going to check out its counterpart, the B-313, which is a Germanium version of the pedal. With this one being a bit warmer, without quite as much gain and bite, both pedals offer distinctly fuzzy flavors and sounds for any fuzz enthusiast to enjoy. The B-313 Germanium...
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There are certain pedals that carry with them an elusive aura, a majestic, impossible-to-achieve-anywhere-else type of hype and fuss. The Big Cheese from Lovetone, produced for a short period in the mid-to-late 1990’s, is one of these pedals: hard to find, crazy expensive when you do and is used by some of the most recognizable names in the biz, thus enshrining it in the Effects Pedal Hall of Fame. But wait! If you’ve been...
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We always love it when new gear arrives from our friends at Big Joe Stomp Box Company, and they have provided a killer pedal for you today. One of two different models, the Freakshow Fuzz (Silicon) puts a totally whacked-out, freaky fuzz right at your fingertips, offering up ample fuzz sounds with that signature bite only silicon transistors can provide. We’re excited about this one, let’s check it out… The B-312...
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Happy Saturday, everyone! Today, we’re looking at the newest offering from our pals at Walrus Audio, which just happens to be a collaboration with one of our former interviewees as well. The Kangra is a filter fuzz pedal, giving you two independent effects side-by-side, with sonic options and combos that will last forever. You might even get to hear this one in action tonight, if you happen to watch a certain late-night comedy...
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Another 2-in-1 pedal is upon us! This time, it’s a bit of an unusual pairing: Overdrive and Fuzz. Now, you may say to yourself, “That’s not weird,” but surprisingly, that combo isn’t seen all that often. Fuzz/Octave, sure; Overdrive/Boost, absolutely. Overdrive/Fuzz? Not so much, so we were super excited to check out the Pink Hellephant from Stomp Under Foot. The Overdrive side of the Pink Hellephant...
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We’ve always loved the simplicity of the majority of lineup from Henretta Engineering, but were pretty excited for today’s 2-in-1 pedal. In collaboration with Chicago Music Exchange, the Lake Effect combines Henretta’s Bluebird Fuzz and Crimson Tremolo into one enclosure, and adds a couple of options as well. Taking two great effects and smashing them into one box is usually a pretty great plan, and this one was...
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If you like fuzz and distortion, there’s a good chance you love the sound of a good Big Muff from Electro-Harmonix. With so many different iterations, it can be tricky to nail down the exact sound you may be looking for, and even more difficult if you’re trying to afford any kind of original Muff made before about 1999. Thankfully, there are companies who try and recreate these wonderful machines, and we’ve got a...
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There’s no shortage of incredible effects pouring out of the Keeley Electronics office, and with each one, we’re taken aback a bit by the sheer ingenuity and creativity they possess, especially the Workstation Series. Looking at another one of those today, we’re excited to bring you the Dark Side, a Fuzz Delay Phaser Vibe Flanger extravaganza, with tasty fuzz tones and all the modulation you can handle. Conjuring up...
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It’s been a minute since we had something from SviSound come through the shop, but their designs and enclosures are so unique, it’s always worth the wait. This go round they sent us the Germanium Fuzz Mini, a small, simple but boisterous effect that begs you not to judge by size, but by stature. Able to squeeze onto any pedalboard, as well as deliver blistering fuzz tones, this is a powerful little monster that is just...
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It’s honestly hard to believe there are still guitarists who don’t like fuzz effects – they’re loud, sometimes unpredictable, and add a certain pizazz to your tone that you just can’t get anywhere else. Who wouldn’t like that? To those folks, we say “More For Us!” and quickly find a fuzz to rock out with. Like today’s featured pedal, for example: the Fuzz-Arka from Veri-Tone is...
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Once again, Chris and the crew at JPTR FX have managed to outdo themselves with today’s featured pedal. The Silbermaschine Fuzz combines two gain stages in a parallel circuit, resulting in an unrefined and unbuffered vintage fuzz conquest. This LARGE pedal has the look and feel of a classic unit, but somehow brings a bit of modern touch along for the ride. Not for the weak or faint of heart, let’s check out this effect in...
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The Jupiter Fuzz has been a staple in the lineup of Walrus Audio’s effects lineup for years now, and today we’re going to take a look at the newest incarnation of this monster of a fuzz. This gritty, thick and loud beast comes roaring right out of the gates, with enough gruff and gusto to put fear into any amplifier, while also remaining adjustable and useable in many different musical scenarios. With new artwork and a...
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Today’s Guest reviewer is Brian Johnston – you can find him and more demo videos he’s done on his YouTube channel, CoolGuitarGear – click now! Thanks again, Brian, looking forward to more! SOUND: The 2 SA 202 model (named after the type of transistors used) of Vintage Fuzz II replicates the famous Fuzz Face sound of Jimi Hendrix. However, unlike older models of fuzz (and even some current ones), this fuzz is...
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Chris and the crew at Haunted Labs are making some crazy pedals these days, if you haven’t had the chance to check them out. We were fortunate enough to get blistered with ambience by their Dark Aura Reverb a little while back, and thus were stoked for today’s featured gem. The Paranormal Fuzz V2 builds on the original version of this monster, with a cleaner, quieter circuit design, more gain and improved construction....
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Since this will be our last review and demo of the year, we wanted to go out with a BANG!, and boy, does today’s pedal deliver on all fronts. The Camper Fuzz is a creation developed by CroyTone Audio, based in St. Louis, Missouri, and produces gain, volume and tone that will shake your walls and mystify your very soul. With enough settings and options to make it almost four different fuzzes in one, this seemingly simple beauty...
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We recently had the opportunity to check out the Distortion 1 from LunaStone Pedals, and were more than impressed with its build, layout and incredible sound quality. Following in those exact footsteps, today’s pedal from LunaStone is a different animal overall, but retains the quality that these guys are putting out in their effects. The Red Fuzz 1 gives you the feel and power of a true Marshall stack in a small box that will...
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There are a lot of speculative stories surrounding the Umibōzu, a mythical sea creature hailing from lore in the Far East. Today’s pedal takes not only that beast’s name, but the mystery, terror and power that engulf it, and force it outwards, via your amplifier. The Umibōzu Fuzz from Rougarou Pedals has a simple setup, but the tones this monster puts out are far from easy, ordinary or even sometimes logical. BEWARE! The...
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Pink Floyd. I mean, c’mon, what else do you have to say? David Gilmour is well-known for one of the greatest all-around tones on the planet, especially in the fuzz/soloing department, and we’re going to take a look at a pedal that aims to recreate that today. The aptly-named Floyd Fuzz graces us with its presence, coming from Tru-Fi Pedals in Falmouth, Maine (the next fuzz capital of the world, apparently). With FIVE...
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If you’re a fuzz lover, when you hear the words “Tone Bender,” an instant smile creeps over your face. Used on countless classic rock recordings and live shows by everyone from Pete Townshend to Jeff Beck to Paul McCartney and more, these gray boxes from Sola Sound defined the latter half of the 1960’s. The MkII Professional version of the Tone Bender was made popular by Jimmy Page, having used it on the first...
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