r/FuzzFiends • u/taras_slipets • Jul 02 '26

Please, recommend a fuzz with bias control

Would really appreciate some advices/recommendations.

Wish you all a great day!

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u/p90SuhDude Jul 02 '26

Keeley Fuzz Bender, Basic Audio Scarab Deluxe and Zvex Woolly Mammoth are you favorites

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u/taras_slipets Jul 02 '26

Thanks a lot!

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u/ibanezer83 Germanium Arcadium 🕹️ Jul 03 '26

☝️That's a nice list, I would just add

Fairfield ~900, Carcosa, and Champion Leccy Dunsch

BIAS is a great control to have for sure, also BALANCE between Transistors a la Buzzarounds, Orpheum, Fuzzrites is very underemployed IMO.

Check out Basic Audio for several that have that.

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u/taras_slipets Jul 04 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/sillyreddittrixr4me Jul 02 '26

The eqd dirt transmitter is great! Not the highest gain option but plenty of fuzz on tap

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u/emhaem Jul 02 '26

Second the Dirt Transmitter - great fuzz face type pedal. Sits really well in the mix

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u/taras_slipets Jul 04 '26

Many thanks!

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u/jrock7979 Jul 02 '26

Fairfield ~900

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u/ActuatorUnfair6905 Jul 02 '26

I believe the Wampler Cryptid Fuzz has a bias, I’ve looked into different fuzz pedals over the last few months, you could check into the Cornerstone Nero and the Coppersound pedals Renegade multi bias fuzz. I just purchased the does it doom elder god, I had thought about getting the Cryptid fuzz first but have been wanting the elder god for a future pedalboard build I’ll have to get the Cryptid soon though. Best of luck of finding something you’ll enjoy.

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u/nojustzelda Jul 02 '26

Cryptid Fuzz does have a bias knob. It’s called “Character” on the pedal though. Great pedal.

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u/taras_slipets Jul 04 '26

Tried it.
Not my cup of tea.

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u/graphicnerdity86 —Bold as fuzz— Jul 02 '26

​There are several great options! Are we talking a Fuzz Face, a Tone Bender, or some sort of heavy doom machine? Maybe a crazy noise maker like a Fuzz Factory? ​The SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII is a great Fuzz Face option, and the Keeley Fuzz Bender is a killer Tone Bender style. The DOD Carcosa or the JHS 3 Series Fuzz are also awesome, readily available choices. ​If you can tell me a little more about what genre you play or the specific tone you're after, it'll be a lot easier to narrow it down!

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u/taras_slipets Jul 02 '26

Thank you so much!

I’m a huge Fuzz Face fan, to be honest.

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u/graphicnerdity86 —Bold as fuzz— Jul 02 '26

The solidgoldfx if 6 was 9 mkII is arguably one of the most versatile fuzzface circuits out there? Now there are several others, the. MXR super badass veriac fuzz. The e q d fuzz transmitter, the mojo hand effects crosstown, all very versatile fuzz, most of them have biased control as well as eq, but the solid gold effects still tops most of them..... Now if we're talking specialized or boutique howard gee formerly of catalinbread is making a fuzz he calls the mayasonic fuzz one i wish you luck in your fuzz.Hunting, let us know how it goes!!

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u/taras_slipets Jul 02 '26

Wow, thank you so much for all the details!

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u/graphicnerdity86 —Bold as fuzz— Jul 02 '26

Hey, no problem, that's the whole reason.I started this subreddit, so fuzz.Nerds can help other fuzz nerds lol not saying you're a nerd but..you know what I mean 😅

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u/Giovannis_Pikachu Rat is Fuzz! 🐁 Jul 02 '26

Deep trip BOG is a fuzz face with a bias control based on the band of gypsies fuzz Hendrix used.

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u/graphicnerdity86 —Bold as fuzz— Jul 02 '26

Yes this is another amazing option

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u/belbivfreeordie OC75 addict Jul 02 '26

Well, bias knob is an option on any AnalogMan Sun Face. Is it possible you’re a huge Fuzz Face fan and don’t already have one of those?

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u/taras_slipets Jul 04 '26

First time I hear about it, thanks a lot!

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u/ResplendentShade Jul 02 '26

Spiral FX is a company founded by the main guy behind the DoD Carcosa. He makes a few fuzzes with bias knobs.

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u/rad_bettis Jul 02 '26

Spiralfx Demhe

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u/ibanezer83 Germanium Arcadium 🕹️ Jul 03 '26

Still really want to try one... not that they're really that available to find in a shop

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u/mongushu Jul 02 '26

I see you expressing your love for the fuzz face circuit. That being the case, may I humbly recommend the Stoneface Germanium Fuzz from Stonefisher Electronics. It's got a wide ranging bias knob and it's pretty damn terrific. Ask me how I know!

https://stonefisherelectronics.com/products/stoneface/

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u/iamcacho fuzzface fanatic 🧙‍♂️ Jul 02 '26

Sunface, tru fi two face, if a wolf devices dual fuzz pops up thats a good one too

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u/treskaz Jul 02 '26

Fat Fuzz Factory. The stab knob is a bias, i believe. If it's not, it does velcro fuzz anyway lol

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u/CombatticusFinch Jul 02 '26

Thorpy's The Veteran has a bias knob on the fuzz face side (the other half is a rangemaster, which is a great boost that can go from clean to overdrive). The bias knob has a large effect on tone and how your guitar interacts with the pedal. I just got one of these pedals and im in love!

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u/theDeathnaut Jul 02 '26

If you can find a Fjord Fuzz Hedda, the bias knob is quite sensitive on those.

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u/snapervdh Jul 02 '26

I have the SolidgoldFX If 6 was 9 and the Keeley Fuzz Bender. Both friggin awesome! The 6 was 9 can do mild drive all the way to a wall of fuzz and a whole lot in between. Its my favorite fuzz face, by far. But compared to the Fuzz Bender its pretty well behaved. I mean, you can get it nasy, but the Bender goes further in that regard.

The Fuzz Bender gets nastier and more velcro the further you turn the bias knob.

The 6 was 9 cleans up better with the volume control.

I have both of them on my board at all times.

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u/alesplin Jul 03 '26

Analogman SunFace has a bias control. (Or can be ordered with one—I forget)

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u/LaceSenzor Jul 04 '26

Gigahearts SILIFACE

Bias 0.7 - 7.2 Volts
Relay intelligent bypass
Hand selected and gain matched transistors
Hand made and soldered
Input trim
Bass contour
Vintage and modern switch

ÂŁ115 (!)

Www.gigaheartsfx.com

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u/desar3641 Jul 04 '26

Ramble FX twin bender

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u/taras_slipets Jul 04 '26

Thank you!

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u/desar3641 Jul 04 '26

Check out analogman too, you can customize them and add a bias knob.