Best fuzz pedals

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Steve Romanoski
Last Updated: Sep 27, 2022

In this article, we've compiled the best fuzz pedals you can find out there. We've analyzed about 72 of fuzz pedals and selected the 50 top options by Rosefinch, Roosebeck, VSN, COLUBER CABLE, Goplus. We took the time to do a meticulous research and point out some pros and cons of each of the products we suggest below so that you don't have to dive deep into the topic and spend endless hours searching for the ideal model on your own.

At a Glance: Our Top Picks

ZVEX Effects Vertical Vexter Fuzz Factory
#TOP 1
ZVEX Effects Vertical Vexter Fuzz Factory
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Wampler Fuzztration Fuzz & Octave Guitar Effects Pedal
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Wampler Fuzztration Fuzz & Octave Guitar Effects Pedal
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Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz
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Top 50 Best fuzz pedals Reviews 2022

#TOP 1

ZVEX Effects Vertical Vexter Fuzz Factory

ZVEX Effects

Features

  • Rugged metal chassis and hand-made construction
  • True bypass
  • Same fuzz tones that made the original such an iconic stompbox
  • Highly responsive and interactive controls
#TOP 2

Wampler Fuzztration Fuzz & Octave Guitar Effects Pedal

Wampler

Features

  • Switchable between two completely independent clipping circuits, a more open fuzz or much more compressed
  • All the fuzz options you could want in one, do-it-all fuzz box
  • A brash, raspy, doomy, in-your-face fuzz from top to bottom
  • Completely independent octave - can be put pre or post fuzz or used on its own
  • A relay true bypass soft switch pedal hand built in the U.S.A.
  • Does everything from classic Floyd-style sounds to raunchy doom metal to sludge rock
#TOP 3

Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz

Earthquaker Devices

Features

  • Switching: This device uses relay-based true bypass switching; it requires power to pass signal.
  • Power: This device takes a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!
  • Current Draw 10 mA, Input Impedance ≈150 kΩ, Output Impedance <10 kΩ
  • Made in the USA
  • Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in. (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with knobs
  • Custom Purple Sparkle Edition
#TOP 4

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 Germanium Silicon Fuzz Pedal

Earthquaker Devices

Features

  • Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal with Hybrid Germanium/Silicon Circuitry True-bypass Operation
#TOP 5

Way Huge Smalls Swollen Pickle Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal (WM41)

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • Toggle midrange scoop or compression intensity with the flip of a switch
  • Dial in a potent fuzz sound in no time with a simple three-knob interface
  • Super saturated Swollen Pickle Fuzz in a more pedalboard-friendly form than ever
  • Package Weight: 0.264 kilograms
#TOP 6

Morley 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah Pedal

MORLEY

Features

  • Switchless Wah Operation. Step on to Activate, Step off to Bypass
  • Two Fuzz Modes: Vintage & Modern
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Treadle Rubber
  • Made in the USA
  • Optical Circuitry That Won't Wear Down Like a Potentiometer
  • Iconic Combo Fuzz & Wah Effects Pedal
  • Premium Morley Buffer That Protects Your Tone
  • Pedalboard Friendly Sized: 6.85″ x 4.5″ x 2.5″ (L x W x H)
  • Wah Level Control, Fuzz Intensity (Gain) and Fuzz Level Control
  • LED Indication
#TOP 7

Keeley Fuzz Bender, White (KFBender)

Keeley

Features

  • Five Knob Hybrid Fuzz with Japanese Germanium Transistor
  • Ginormous Level and Fuzz controls you can move with your feet
  • Great for guitar AND bass
  • Gyrator Bass and Treble controls with 20 dB boost each
  • Bias Control for glitchy-velcro attack
#TOP 8

JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz (3SFUZZ)

JHS Pedals

Features

  • Runs on 9V DC Negative Center power and consumes 9mA
  • The Fat toggle engages a bass boost for an overall fatter, more powerful sound
  • Unlike many fuzz pedals, the fuzz knob is usable across 100% of the sweep for many different flavors not typically found in a fuzz, like distortion, and even pushed amp Esq overdrive tones
  • Made in Kansas City USA
  • The perfect balance of vintage and modern with soaring sustain and clear articulation. The controls allow you to create a wide variety of sounds via the Bias knob, which gives the Fuzz a more gated sound as you turn it up
#TOP 9

Keeley Dark Side Fuzz Mod Workstation Pedal

Keeley

Features

  • Keeley engineers painstakingly extracted the nuances of earlier transistor based fuzzes to make a more transparent Big Fuzz
  • The individual pieces that make up the Dark Side workstation are Fuzz, Delay and Modulation
  • Select from 12 different multi-head tape style syncopated delays or a combination of Flanger, Rotary Speaker Cabinet, U-Vibe, and Phaser and start shaping your own musical reality
  • A TRS Expression Pedal port and effect order switch stack yet another brick of fun, functionality, and flexibility to your wall of sound
  • 9VDC Center Negative, Power Supply Required
#TOP 10

Electro-Harmonix Op-amp Big Muff Pi Fuzz Pedal

Electro-Harmonix

Features

  • Iconic sound and vibe thats coveted by guitarists
  • True bypass switching for maximum signal integrity in bypass mode
  • A faithful reissue of the original classic circa 1978
#TOP 11

JHS Bender Fuzz Pedal

JHS Pedals

Features

  • Push the "Mode" button for more gain and a mid frequency boost to send you leads soaring through the mix
  • Attack is the distortion control, the more you turn it clockwise, the more fuzz you create
  • Volume control sets the overall output level of the effect; turn it up and things get louder
  • If you love the fuzz sounds of Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), and My Bloody Valentine, then the Bender is for you
  • Tone control lets you sweep between bright and dark tones so that the Bender works well with a range of different amplifiers and guitars
#TOP 12

Boss FZ-1W Waza Craft Fuzz Pedal

BOSS

Features

  • Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal with Vintage Modern Modes
#TOP 13

Fender Hammertone Fuzz Pedal

Fender

Features

  • Dual silicon diodes and an octave fuzz mode
  • Pedal board-friendly top-mounted in & out jacks
  • Captures the iconic splat, saturation
  • True bypass footswitch
#TOP 14

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 Dual Fuzz Pedal

Earthquaker Devices

Features

  • 3-in-1 Fuzz/Octave Effects Pedal with Germanium Silicon Circuits
#TOP 15

JHS Mini Foot Fuzz V2 Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal

JHS Pedals

Features

  • The controls are as simple as it gets with Volume and Fuzz knobs as well as a toggle for high or low gain settings
  • Crank the Fuzz to find all the cutting and splatty tones you need for any riff or lead line
  • Flip it into the + mode and you get a classic yet modern high-gain buzz to blow the roof off with
  • Crank the Volume and leave Fuzz down low to give you lower-gain, vintage-style fuzz
  • In the – mode, the toggle gives you a low-gain mode where you get vintage broken-speaker type sounds
  • From gated, low-gain splat to almost infinite sustaining buzz, cover a lot of ground with very little fuss and a whole lot of attitude
#TOP 16

Behringer SUPER FUZZ SF300 3-Mode Fuzz Distortion Instrument Effects Pedal

Behringer

Features

  • This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
  • Recreate the whole variety of famous fuzz tones of the '60s and '70s
  • Dedicated Gain, 2-band EQ and Level controls for awesome sound shaping
  • Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
  • 3 different sound modes for classic fuzz, grunge and gain boost
#TOP 17

Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra Boost Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

Catalinbread

Features

  • Custom-tuned Rangemaster-based booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Laney Supergroup
  • Optimized for drop-tuning but works equally well for standard tuning thanks to the RANGE control
  • Range, Gain, Presence and Vol 4 controls
  • Range control allows you to 'customize' the treble-booster section of the circuit and adjust it anywhere from treble-boost to full-range boost.
  • Customize the treble-booster section of the circuit and adjust it anywhere from treble-boost to full-range boost
#TOP 18

ZVEX Effects Fuzz Factory Vexter Series Fuzz Guitar Pedal

Zvex

Features

  • Made with 2 new old stock '60s germanium transistors
  • Drive, and Stability controls
  • Drive, and Stability controls
  • Made with 2 new old stock '60s germanium transistors
  • Volume, Gate, Compress controls
  • Hand-silkscreened, hand-polished aluminum chassis
  • Hand-silkscreened, hand-polished aluminum chassis
#TOP 19

Keeley Synth-1 Reverse Attack Fuzz Wave Generator Pedal

Keeley

Features

  • Wave Selector – change wave modes on the fly with your foot!
  • Reverse Attack – Volume Swell Effect – put your guitar in slow gear!
  • Synth Wave Generator – Create fuzzed-out, single note synth sounds
  • Chaos Switch – change dimensional triggering and octaves and stuff
  • Filter – shape the EQ and tone of your fuzz wave
#TOP 20

SONICAKE Fuzz Guitar Effect Pedal Fazy Cream Vintage Fuzz Pedal True Bypass

SONICAKE

Features

  • Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply for this guitar effects fuzz pedal(not included)
  • True Bypass Footswitch keeps a clean Signal Path for Guitar effects pedal
  • Muff Style Fuzz Pedal Sound designed for both Guitar & Bass
  • 100% Analog Circuit guitar pedal takes you from Classic Creamy Fuzz to High Gain Fuzzy Distortion
  • Wide Tone Control Range from Pitch Dark to Aggressively Blasting guitar fuzz pedal
#TOP 21

Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box Fuzz Pedal

Warm Audio

Features

  • Premium components used throughout, including the NOS 2N3565 Fairchild transistors found in the original circuit
  • Uses carbon resistors, germanium 1N34A diodes, and premium film capacitors
  • Faithful recreation of the original “foxy” fuzz circuit with 100% analog, fully discrete signal path
  • True bypass operation
  • Groovy vintage enclosure covered in orange velvet
#TOP 22

Caline Fuzz Guitar Pedal

Caline

Features

  • FUZZ PEDAL - The Caline M-Fuzz gives you huge'wall of sound' chords whilst retaining note definition. It offers rich harmonically complex fuzzdistortion that's equally pleasing to the ear on humbuckers and single coils alike.
  • EASY TO CONTROL- Three working controls, LEVEL KNOB,FUZZ KNOB,TONE KNOB.
  • SUPERB QUALITY]- High quality aluminum alloy which is durable and have a classic size brings you a musical feast.
  • POWER SOURCE) - 9v DC adapter is needed ,There is not power adapter included, you need to buy one.
  • LED INDICATOR] - lf the LED indicator is light up ,it shows it is in working state.
#TOP 23

Fuzz Guitar Pedal, AKLOT Electric Effects Pedals Mini Single Type DC 9V True Bypass

AKLOT

Features

  • Solid QualityThe whole Analog Delay guitar pedal is made of aluminum alloy and classic, stable and strong. Aluminium alloy body makes this Delay pedal safe to transport.
  • Pure SignalTrue bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when the Analog Delay pedal disengaged. Dedicated Gain & Volume &Tone knobs allow for precise effect tailoring.
  • Easy CarryPowered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package),this Analog Delay pedal has a small size body, light weight, suitable for out side gigs.
  • Integrated Noise ReductionDeveloped with the code to reduce noise swells common with Fuzz circuit, you get the quietest effect possible with this Fuzz pedal.
  • Lifetime PromiseUnbelievably inexpensive two-knob setup,it's obviously simple to use. For any problem with this distortion pedal, just contact us for a perfect solution, we are always here and help!
#TOP 24

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix™ Fuzz Face® Distortion

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • Power: Single 9 volt battery
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Built around the toneful BC108 silicon transistor. Carefully matched to the original specs
  • Meticulously faithful reproduction of Jimi's 1969-70 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
#TOP 25

MXR SF01 Slash Octave Fuzz

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • All analog circuitry, true bypass
  • Internal gain & tone pots shape the octave up fuzz effect
  • Heavy duty housing with durable jacks and switches
  • Fuzz tone with a separate sub octave voice & an octave up fuzz
#TOP 26

MXR Sub Octave Bass Fuzz Pedal

MXR

Features

  • Further versatility comes in the form of the fuzz section’s tone controls and two switchable voices—warm and compressed or bright and aggressive—along with the Mid Level control, which allows you to give your dry signal some more punch in the midrange
  • With three separate output level controls for the fuzz, sub octave, and dry signals, you can create your own recipe of subterranean tones without sacrificing any of your instrument’s natural sound
  • To create this sonic behemoth, MXR’s engineers combined the Growl section of the Bass Octave Deluxe with a long-forgotten fuzz circuit
  • Combines two switchable fuzz flavors with a growling sub octave signal Separate Dry volume control ensures clean low end retention Bass and Treble controls allow you to fine-tune your fuzz signal Mid Level control allows you to boost your clean midrange to cut through the mix
  • The MXR Sub Octave Bass Fuzz dishes out thunderous low end with earth-shaking fuzz
#TOP 27

Way Huge Swollen Pickle MKII Guitar Effects Pedal w/ 6" patch cables 18.6' cables

Way Huge

Features

  • True bypass
  • Includes 4 Cables!
  • Heavy-Duty footswitch
  • Blue LED indicator
#TOP 28

Donner Fuzz Pedal, Stylish Fuzz Guitar Pedal

Donner

Features

  • Traditional fuzz effect pedal, plump and rich.
  • LED indicator shows the working state.
  • True bypass provides transparent tone.
  • Whole Aluminium alloy classic, stable and strong.
  • Notice: Power adapter is NOT included.
#TOP 29

BOSS Compact Pedal Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Box Set (BOX-40)

BOSS

Features

  • Manufactured in Japan with wiring and circuit adjustments performed by hand, just like the original pedals
  • Limited worldwide production of 1500 sets
  • Includes presentation box with a numbered message card
  • Includes the od-1 over drive, PH-1 Phaiser, and SP-1 spectrum
  • Commemorative set with rare re-issues of the first three Boss compact pedal models
  • Carefully selected components ensure faithful reproduction of the original pedals’ sound and response
  • Subtle modern enhancements include spa-compatible power section, reinforced battery snap, and LED on/off status
#TOP 30

AZOR Fuzz Guitar Effect Pedal Classic Mini Fuzz Pedal True Bypass Aluminium Alloy AP-303

AZOR

Features

  • Power source- 9V DC adapter center negative(no power adapter included)
  • Classic design- Legendary rich, creamy, violin-like sound
  • One year warranty- All AZOR Pedals have a one-year warranty
  • Mini style- Small, light weight and exquisite.Enduring, light-weighted Aluminumalloy chassis .
  • Style-type- Analog fuzz,Traditional fuzz effect, plump and rich
#TOP 31

AZOR Vintage Fuzz Guitar Effect Pedal

AZOR

Features

  • Classic vintage- Use vintage germanium transistor,A smooth, vintage fuzz sound
  • Mini style- Small, light weight and exquisite.Enduring, light-weighted Aluminumalloy chassis .
  • Easy to control - 2 controlling knobs are accurate and high sensitive.
  • One year warranty - All AZOR Pedals have a one-year warranty
  • Power source- 9V DC adapter center negative(no power adapter included)
#TOP 32

Stax Guitar Fuzz Pedal Special Analog Fuzz Effect Pedals For Electric Guitar Plump And Rich Mini Size Wtih True Bypass

Stax

Features

  • Good Tone: Traditoinal fuzz effect, plump and rich, recreating the whole variety of famous fuzz tones of the 60's & 70's
  • Easy to Carry: Small size body, light weight, suitable for outdoor gigs, powered by a DC 9V adapter(not included in this package).
  • 3 Function Knobs: Volume Knob:Controls the sound volume with Fuzz effect. /Tone Knob:Adjusts the depth of Fuzz tone. /Sustain Knob:Adjusts the degree of Fuzz sound.
  • One Year Warranty"Stax" is a professional manufacturer of guitar effects pedals. If you receive an unsatisfactory product, please contact us for a solution.
  • Good Quality: Guitar fuzz pedal made of high-quality zinc alloy, stable and strong
#TOP 33

ISET Fuzz Pedal Analog Wheat Fuzz Effect For Electric Guitar Bass True Bypass

ISET

Features

  • Meterial: Made of high quality Aluminium zinc alloy, durable and strong. Classic mini size can save a lot of space on pedal board.
  • Note: Please note this pedal cannot powered by batteries. Need a DC 9V power supply with negative in the center to power up. Please buy it separately at Iset Music Store. Hope you will enjoy and use this Guitar Fuzz Pedal.
  • Effect: Classic fuzz effect, plump and rich, providing you with a nice sound from distortion to fuzz.
  • Volume Knob: Control the sound volume with Fuzz effect. /Tone Knob: Adjust the depth of Fuzz tone. /Sustain Knob: Adjust the degree of Fuzz sound.
  • True Bypass: LED indicator shows the working state. True Byapass switch lets your instrument signal pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged.
#TOP 34

Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal

BOSS

Features

  • Metal Construction
  • Boost Control
  • Fuzz Guitar Pedal with Vintage Tones
  • COSM Technology
#TOP 35

MXR M236 Super Badass Variac Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • Increase voltage for more headroom & clarity
  • Lower voltage for “dying battery” effect
  • Set voltage from 5v-15v
  • The Package Dimensions of the Product is 2.5"H x 5.5"L x 4.5"W
#TOP 36

Fuzz Pedal, Horse Electric Guitar Effects Pedals Mini Single Type DC 9V True Bypass (Light Purple)

Horse

Features

  • Three-knob Use: Dedicated Fuzz & Volume & Tone knobs allow for precise effect tailoring. Fuzz is for adjusting the intensity of the fuzz. Volume is for adjusting the volume of the sound. The tone is for adjusting the intensity of the tone.
  • This Fuzz pedal with a very rich adjustable range, uses three tubes to create distortion, rich adjustment can create a delicate and warm can create a rough and sharp sense of granularity, playing a classic rock and roll distortion
  • Lifetime Promise: Unbelievably inexpensive two-knob setup, it's obviously simple to use. For any problem with this distortion pedal, just contact us for a perfect solution, we are always here and help!
  • Solid Quality: The whole Analog Delay guitar pedal is made of aluminum alloy and is classic, stable and strong. An aluminum alloy body makes this Delay pedal safe to transport.
  • Easy Carry: Powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package), this Analog Delay pedal has a small size body, is lightweight, suitable for outside gigs.
#TOP 37

Rowin Analog Fuzz Pedal

Rowin

Features

  • PACKAGE INCLUDES1*Rowin Fuzz pedal , 1*Owner Manual. Please be noted the 9V Power supply is not included(plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).Please buy 9V power supply separately at Rowin music Store. ️ 12-month warranty , 30 Days Unconditional Money Back Guarantee.
  • True bypass provide transparent tone when the analog fuzz pedal disengaged. Dedicated Gain & Volume &Tone knobs allow for precise effect tailoring.LED indicator shows the working state.
  • Traditional fuzz effect, plump and rich.you get the quietest effect possible with this Fuzz pedal. This pedal have an abundant and great sound which can be compare to the violin tone.
  • Adorabel and fascinating mini outlook appearance with three simple knobs makes it stand out of the crowds of some other costly pedals, suitable for outside gigs.
  • Whole Aluminium-alloy classic body, stable and strong, it makes this fuzz pedal safe to transport.
#TOP 38

Amuzik Fuzz Pedal Guitar Analog Fuzz Distortion Effects Pedals

Amuzik

Features

  • Mini Size NANO SIZE, BIG SOUND. Compact design allows more pedals to fit on a pedal board and helps reduce the overall weight. Solid case is made of high-quality zinc alloy, durable and sturdy.
  • Easy to Control Dedicated VOLUME, TONE, and SUSTAIN dials provide tons of tone-shaping options.The Fuzz Pedal shiny status LED tells you when this wild thing is activated, and a top-quality on/off switch maintains optimum signal integrity in bypass mode.
  • Classic Fuzz Effect Classic distortion stompbox, perfectly imitate tone of Big Muff. It delivering a rich, creamy, violin-like sound with wide dynamic range, providing you with a nice sound from distortion to fuzz.
  • "Amuzik" is a professional manufacturer of guitar pedal effects. If you receive an unsatisfactory product, please contact us for a solution.
  • True Bypass True bypass provides transparent tone, minimize the tone loss to keep the best tone quality. Featuring a pure analog design, this pedal is designed and built with carefully selected components to ensure best sound quality and road performance. Affordable, with high quality.
#TOP 39

Way Huge Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz MKIIs Guitar Effects Pedal (WHE401S)

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • Scoop, Crunch, and internal Voice and Clip controls for fine-tuning fuzz sound
  • Take your signal from mild crunch to high gain Armageddon
  • Package Weight: 0.544 kilograms
  • Smaller, more pedalboard-friendly housing
#TOP 40

Tom'sline Distortion Effect Pedal FIRE CREAM Rich and Creamy Fuzz Tone Based on the 1st Version of EH Big Muff Guitar Pedal (AFM-5D) …

TOM'SLINE ENGINEERING

Features

  • CLASSIC SOUND - Rich and creamy fuzz tone.
  • VINTAGE DISTORTION - Sound based on the 1st version of EH Big Muff (trademark) pedal.
  • NANO SIZE, BIG SOUND - has a classic mini size, convenient and durable, beautiful case design. 3 different knobs of volume, tone and sustain control to make ideal effect sounds.
  • EASY USE - Compatible to any 9V, negative tip effect pedal power adapters. Absolutely true bypass.
  • CUSTOMER SERIVICE - If you have any question about this product ,please feel free t contact with us.
#TOP 41

JOYO Octave Fuzz Pedal Germanium Fuzz 60's Rock Effect

JOYO

Features

  • The Fuzz on the octave is a brilliantly thick snarling beast, add the brilliant Octave Up effect to the Fuzz and you're in 'White Stripes' territory, a whole new dimension to your riffs making them really pop and stand out.
  • JOYO is over decade of brand reputation, with the most popular budget pedals, amplifiers, wireless systems, controllers, metronomes, tuners winning the love of global guitarists and inspiring people's music dreams.
  • JOYO Voodoo Octave guitar pedal, Take your tone an octave up and add some fuzz too! A mid-cut switch gives you control over your tone.
  • Before playing, please make sure the guitar is fully connected with the pedal. in order to make JOYO pedals work properly and avoiding unexpected noise, we recommend you to purchase an extra JOYO original power adapter, or choose the other reliable brands and make sure it meets the working current requirement of single pedal.
  • True Bypass provide transparent tone to keep the best tone quality, aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and strong.
#TOP 42

lotmusic Compressor Electric Guitar Effects Pedal Mini Single Type DC 9V True Bypass

lotmusic

Features

  • Integrated Noise Reduction: Developed with the code to reduce noise swells common with Fuzz circuit, you get the quietest effect possible with this Fuzz pedal.
  • Easy Carry: Powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package),Fuzz pedal has a small size body, light weight, suitable for out side gigs.
  • Pure Signal:True bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when Fuzz pedal disengaged. Dedicated Sustain & Level & Attack knobs allow for precise effect tailoring.
  • Lifetime Promise: Unbelievably inexpensive three-knob setup,it's obviously simple to use. For any problem with this Fuzz pedal, just contact us for a perfect solution, we are always here and help!
  • Solid Quality: The whole guitar pedal is made of aluminum alloy and classic, stable and strong. Aluminium alloy body makes this Fuzz pedal safe to transport.
#TOP 43

Danelectro 3699 Fuzz Pedal

Danelectro

Features

  • Octave Footswitch; Volume
  • DANELECTRO 3699 FUZZ PEDAL
  • Fuzz/Octaver Pedal with Mid-boost
  • Tone Controls
#TOP 44

JOYO JF-12 Voodoo Octave Fuzz Guitar Effect Pedal

JOYO

Features

  • Add the brilliant Octave Up effect to the Fuzz and you're in 'White Stripes' territory. The Octave Up adds a whole new dimension to your riffs making them really pop and stand out.
  • Fuzz tones along with optional Octave switch. Normal or mid cut switch option.
  • Whole aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and strong, with small LED flash indicator shows the working state.
  • The Fuzz on the ultimate octave is a brilliantly thick snarling beast.
  • Excellent tone electric guitar effect pedal with true bypass provide transparent tone,minimize the tone loss to keep the best tone quality.
#TOP 45

Dunlop Silicon Fuzz Face Mini Blue Guitar Effects Pedal

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • The FFM1 Silicon Fuzz Face Mini is spec'd from a 1970 Fuzz Face in Dunlop's own collection prized for its bright and aggressive Fuzz Face sound delivered by its matched BC108 silicon transistors
  • Legendary Fuzz Face tones in a pedal board-friendly housing
  • Status LED, AC power jack & battery door
  • Silicon transistors spec'd from a 1970 Fuzz Face
  • The Fuzz Face Mini pedal line features legendary Fuzz Face tones in smaller, more pedal board-friendly housings with several modern appointments: true bypass switching, a bright status LED, an AC power jack and a convenient battery door
#TOP 46

Musiclily Fuzz Pedal

Musiclily

Features

  • A New Experience: Why do guitar players swear by the Musiclily guitar pedals? Because it’s a stylish fuzz pedal with super octave effect, the high-quality electronic components and circuit add a whole lot of overtones, resulting in a thick, screaming and harmonically rich sound.
  • Easy to Carry: With small size body and light weight, this guitar fuzz pedal is suitable for outdoor gigs, It’s powered by a DC 9V adapter (not included in this package).
  • Superior Control with Three Knobs: This fuzz pedal for electric guitar with three function knobs, allowing you easily control to make your own fun music tone by adjusting the effect level, the distortion and the balance. The LED Indicator shows the working state.
  • What you need: As a guitar player, you need guitar effects pedals are perfectly fit your electric guitar, bass and other musical Instruments, so that you can enjoy to make your own music tone easily. That is why we have designed the pro pedals, which allow you to gain the ability to establish a firm presence in your music tone while also adding a bit of exquisite and colorful timbre to your guitar’s sonic signature.
  • High-end Materials: We want to bring the best to you, so our pedals are made of the most durable aluminum alloy to ensure music tone reliability. The pedal is small and exquisite, you can save a lot of space on pedal board.
#TOP 47

Keeley Moon Op Amp Fuzz Pedal

Keeley Electronics

Features

  • The most MASSIVE fuzz around.
  • Rich lead tones and thick, smooth rhythm.
  • Stack with overdrive pedals for huge sustain.
  • Op-Amp 4 stage gain.
  • Three distinct EQ phases.
#TOP 48

Dunlop FFM4 Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face® Mini

JIM DUNLOP

Features

  • True bypass
  • NOS Russian military germanium transistors
  • Modern conveniences, classic sound
#TOP 49

Keeley Monterey Rotary Fuzz Vibe Effects Pedal

Keeley

Features

  • Power: Runs off of a 9VDC center negative power supply (75mA+)
  • The 1960s in a box!
  • Thick Vintage Fuzz, Octave Up/Down
  • Use an expression pedal (not included) for a full wah pedal
  • Rotary, Vibe, Harmonic Wah
#TOP 50

Keeley Moon Glow Op Amp Fuzz Pedal

Keeley Electronics

Features

  • The most MASSIVE fuzz around.
  • Stack with overdrive pedals for huge sustain.
  • Three distinct EQ phases.
  • Glow in the dark version of the MOON Fuzz!
  • Rich lead tones and thick, smooth rhythm.

Sorting Out the fuzz pedals You Best

Why did Clapton stop playing Gibsons?

In 1970, Clapton switched from Gibson electric guitars to Fender Stratocasters, largely due to the influences of Jimi Hendrix and Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood.

Where does fuzz go in the pedal chain?

Generally, your distortion, overdrive and fuzz effects pedals should go towards the start of your pedal chain as they have the greatest effect on the tone. Fuzz pedals should usually go first, followed by overdrive and finally distortion.

What pedals did Stevie Ray use?

The Tube Screamer The most notable of these is the Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Tube Screamer is one of the most popular guitar pedals ever produced.

What fuzz pedal did Kurt Cobain use?

Kurt started off with the BOSS DS-1 (link to Amazon for price and details), which is one of the most popular distortion pedals of all time. In the albums Bleach and Nevermind, most of the distortion you hear is from a DS-1. At some point, Kurt switched from the DS-1 to the BOSS DS-2.

What pedals did Cream use?

In Cream, Eric Clapton switched to 100-watt Marshall heads and 4x12 cabinets using two full stacks. He also used a Vox wah-wah pedal and occasionally a fuzz effect pedal. For a while, he used Les Paul guitars exclusively.

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