Fuzz Pedals

Fuzz Pedals create some of the most recognisable tones we've ever heard come from guitars. Often with simple controls it's easy to see why this pedal is so loved, simple yet versatile giving you the ability to go from subtle warm fuzz/overdrive that responds to the guitar volume knob, to huge saturated walls of sound. One of the most loved players of all time, Jimi Hendrix, helped launch the fuzz pedal onto every player's pedal board and still does today. Mainly using the Dunlop Fuzz Face this pedal has been played on some of the most iconic guitar songs ever such as Purple Haze and Voodoo Child. Through the years the fuzz pedal and its infamous tone has been carried by players such as Keith Richardars of the Rolling Stones, and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins. There are so many options to choose from when looking for a fuzz pedal, from circuits based on Silicon Transistors or Germanium Transistors, Electro Harmonix Big Muff or tone bender style pedals, to modern fuzz pedals like the Walrus Jupiter, or Wampler Velvet Fuzz. At guitarguitar we have knowledgeable staff who are ready to help online or in store to help you narrow down your choice of fuzz boxes to find the perfect fuzz tone, don't hesitate to chat with us online via our online chat, or pop in store to demo pedals in person!

Fuzz pedals are extremely responsive to your guitar. It is quite common for guitar players to adjust how distorted the signal is simply by turning down the volume on their guitar. This makes fuzz pedals versatile and organic. Another interesting feature is that they change greatly based on the voltage. Players would often allow the battery to run low in order to create a more spitty, ‘gated’ sound. Modern fuzz pedals often replicate this by having a ‘bias’ knob. This starves the pedal of voltage, without having to chew through batteries.

Why Should I Choose a Fuzz Pedal?

• Great for adding a huge saturated overdriven tone to your sound!
• Used by the biggest players in history like Jimi Henrdix
• Guitar fuzz pedals are great for solos and riffs
• Range from smooth, vintage tones to modern carnage
• Responsive, organic feel
• Still versatile to go from subtle overdrive to huge walls of sound!