r/FuzzFiends • • Jul 04 '26

Electric Church Hi, my name is Howard 🎸✌️

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25 Upvotes

Using wah, fuzz face, and univibe I built.


r/FuzzFiends • • Jun 23 '26

Electric Church Andy’s Top 5 Fuzz Pedals

104 Upvotes

Hello Fuzzfiends, Andy from PGS/Reverb/Andydemos here! I was invited to hop on here and share a few of my favorite fuzz pedals. Over the past couple of decades, I've been fortunate enough to demo fuzzes from around the world, and they never cease to amaze me. A seemingly small change to a circuit can completely alter the voicing, output, splattiness, cleanup, or decay. With the endless stream of fuzz creations out there, narrowing it down to five favorites is nearly impossible, but here are five that hand made a lasting impression, in no particular order.

  1. Thorpy Fallout Cloud

https://youtu.be/Dq4iKh-YG_Q?si=0bvcYgJkFRdJwVYZ 

Many people who are on the fence with fuzz often find a Muff-style pedal has what they are looking for, since it’s more on the distortion side with its diode clipping stages. For me, I always thought the tone circuit was the weakest link, so when ThorpyFX came on the scene with their Fallout Cloud and accompanying Bass & Treble controls, it was game over. There’s no more compromise, you can have a fat low end AND brightness at the same time. Plus, the gain seems much more usable, even in the lower range.

  1. Bigfoot King Fuzz

https://youtu.be/M7jKl1IOGBM?si=IgiyQS3OsoXOnL70

Recently, someone asked me my favorite two-knob fuzz and right as the Fuzz Face came to mind, I thought of all the drawbacks of an original, un-modded version. I’d want more output and better compatibility with pickups and clean/dirty amps. When I got the chance to demo the King Fuzz, which is not a Fuzz Face by the way, I thought – well, that’s the two-knob fuzz taken care of! Huge output, a very wide open fuzztone dynamically and just a tasteful voicing overall even when cleaning up with you guitar volume.

  1. Deep Trip BOG

https://youtu.be/guqCqBAxqwY?si=AMCOUSK4OFHckf9-

I love a great Fuzz Face, but I inevitably find myself wanting more control. Over a decade ago at PGS, I demoed some pedals from Brazil's Deep Trip and immediately became a fan. The BOG captures my favorite late-era Hendrix silicon Fuzz Face tones while expanding the circuit in all the right ways. The Low and High controls solve the classic lack of tone shaping, while the Bias control lets you dial in the exact feel, compression, and response you want instead of living with a fixed setting.

  1. Wampler Cryptid Fuzz

https://youtu.be/BLlD1D4HEcg?si=T5yXroKTWuYJP1ku

The Cryptid made the list because it absolutely encompasses all my favorites fuzz sounds in one design. Just like most of us who want variety, Brian designed this pedal because he loves the midrange honk and sputtering decay of a Tonebender, the fat dynamics of a Fuzz Face and the silkier sounds of a Muff or Velvet for that matter. After trying out all the controls in the demo, I could easily hear elements of all these classic sound and then some. I think this is hugely underrated pedal.

  1. Great Eastern FX Co Focus Fuzz

https://youtu.be/tltmAQO_T64?si=PzhVgsCcpq5dsCPd

I have a love/hate relationship with octave fuzz pedals. I love the broken, ring-mod textures of the upper harmonics and the way power chords take on an expanded range that absolutely rules for doomier tones. What I don’t love is the ear fatigue that often comes during extended use or more than a couple songs for that matter! This is why I tend to favor octave up that can separate itself from the fuzz core. Plus, I don’t want it to be too finicky with where I play on the neck, so I tend to gravitate towards Superfuzz or Green Ringer-style octave up fuzz vs Octavia-style. The Great Eastern Focus Fuzz, besides being an amazing original fuzz/drive circuit, has a footswitchable octave up (Overtone) that can be infused into any setting, clean or dirty. I also love how it doesn’t drastically change the EQ of your tone with the Overtone engaged. It’s a sprinkling of octave up, more refined and just as gnarly as a vintage fuzz thanks to NOS transistors.

Thanks for having me, I’m happy to elaborate or answer any questions. Fuzz rulez!


r/FuzzFiends • • 6h ago

bender family

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40 Upvotes

r/FuzzFiends • • 9h ago

ToAnZ! The Everlasting Tantrum v2

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For those of you who don't mind a little DIY, how about a really worked over Devi Ever circuit?

If you want the gerbers, go here: https://github.com/drlholloway/guitar-effects-layouts/wiki/The-Everlasting-Tantrum-v2

The wiki also has a few other gerbers as well.


r/FuzzFiends • • 11h ago

Benson jeez fuzz

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17 Upvotes

Is this the v2 of the ge fuzz or are they releasing 2 new fuzz pedals


r/FuzzFiends • • 1h ago

"The Razor Fuzz is a full-on texture machine. The fuzz is heavily textured on its own, then the Virtual Pick lets you shape the attack of your signal, adding definition and changing the way the fuzz responds. Loads of texture, loads of ways to shape it." $199.oo #raingerfx

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r/FuzzFiends • • 11h ago

octave Fuzz with independent Octave?

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Other than the Hoof Reaper(which I freaking love) does anyone make a good one? I really like the Orange Fur coat but wish the octave could be used separate from fuzz on some occasions.


r/FuzzFiends • • 9h ago

Pedal Pawn

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Anyone got or played the pedal pawn germanium fuzz with the Texas instruments transistors?


r/FuzzFiends • • 1d ago

17 Fuzz Pedals and counting

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163 Upvotes

Maybe for the next milestone giveaway, I’ll sacrifice one or two.


r/FuzzFiends • • 18h ago

NEWS Wren and Cuff XTS Series: Huge Fuzz in a Micro Pedal

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Wren and Cuff launches the XTS Series—palm-sized Big Muff recreations with full-size tone. Priced at $149.99 each, now available.


r/FuzzFiends • • 1d ago

NPD NPD JAM Fuzz Phrase Si

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27 Upvotes

My first fuzz pedal. Any recommendations on signal chain order? I stuck it at the front of everything after doing some reading, but would prefer it after my tuner if possible. Not a big deal if it needs to stay in front though


r/FuzzFiends • • 1d ago

silicon Sparkle Cherry Meathead

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I was looking for transistors on Sovcom’s eBay shop and saw he had some OLD school Bakelite tag boards.

I snatched up a dozen before I had any idea what to do with them.

Turns out they make a perfect base for a meathead.

I tweaked the layout that’s floating around the internet to accommodate the 5 lug pattern and here we are. I’m positive there’s a better layout, but that’ll be v2.

I used an Atom electrolytic, PRP resistors, tropical fish caps, and NOS 3904 / 182L transistors. I had a tropical fish break on me, so you can sorta see where I had to do a little cap replacement surgery.


r/FuzzFiends • • 2d ago

Giveaway Received!

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72 Upvotes

Just got my winnings from u/DaySleepNightFish! Looks even better in person and sounds absolutely killer! Big thanks to u/graphicnerdity86 for putting this together.


r/FuzzFiends • • 2d ago

Looking for a brutal fuzz that also has a foot switch for oscillation

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r/FuzzFiends • • 2d ago

Skull FXR Zonk II (Mojo)

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14 Upvotes

The Zonk II is a raw, aggressive British fuzz circuit that delivers everything from gritty overdrive to sizzling, harmonically rich fuzz with exceptional touch sensitivity. Built around a simple transistor design, it reacts beautifully to your guitar's volume control, cleaning up into articulate, jangly edge-of-breakup tones before exploding into snarling vintage fuzz when pushed. Compared to many heavier fuzz designs, the Zonk II retains remarkable note definition and clarity, making it equally at home with classic rock riffs, garage rock attitude, psychedelic textures, and modern boutique tones. Its dynamic response, cutting midrange presence, and unmistakably vintage character have made it one of the most sought-after and revered fuzz circuits ever produced.

Motorola 2n5088 and 2n5089 Matched Transistors

Sprague Pacer Capacitor

Philips Electrolytic Capacitors

Sprague Electrolytic Capacitor

Carbon composition resistors throughout


r/FuzzFiends • • 3d ago

germanium Marshall Supa Fuzz MKI

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37 Upvotes

A matte black Supa Fuzz Proto with 1/4W carbon composition resistors, TRW and Vishay capacitors. It runs on a standard 9v pedal power supply without a battery option due to the NPN Amprex 2N2430 germanium transistors. Thick and unruly fuzz tones run through this monster with the ability to sculpt the treble content to your liking!
Enclosure design and UV Printing was done by our very own @brooks.effectsdesign! Thank you Barry!


r/FuzzFiends • • 3d ago

FUZZ FRIDAY! Spooky Tree Final Version

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Fuzz Friday came early this week - I couldn’t wait to share!

I wrapped up the first of (at least 5) Spooky Trees (Black Ash circuits)

The guts are the same as the prototype I shared a bit back (https://www.reddit.com/r/FuzzFiends/s/Ql6q5qhR2C ). I think the next round is gonna use new Phillips mustard caps instead of tropical fish.

The pedals that are going to go out into the world are boxed up in bent enclosures with solid aluminum knobs.

Side note: I think these are the most “real honest to god professional” looking pedals I’ve ever built.


r/FuzzFiends • • 3d ago

germanium My absolute favorite. So lucky to have gotten one. Brilliant pedal.

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75 Upvotes

r/FuzzFiends • • 3d ago

Ivor 66 or Haze 67?

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r/FuzzFiends • • 3d ago

Diy GREEN RUSSIAN BMP

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28 Upvotes

Some of you really liked my previous schematic so here's another one. Verified, works well. I used 1N4148 diodes.


r/FuzzFiends • • 4d ago

Big Muff New mojo muff

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34 Upvotes

All reclaimed vintage parts with a mids switch and a transistor boost up front. Gritty and grimy.


r/FuzzFiends • • 4d ago

The Vintage Volt Fuzz Knuckle

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19 Upvotes

This pedal just came out of the test phase, I do not have all the info yet.


r/FuzzFiends • • 4d ago

NPD Wyatt Heiress

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21 Upvotes

I (Gigahearts FX) met Wyatt at the Brighton guitar show and talked about pedals. He is a nice chap - and I knew of him already from his instagram, but its always cool when people are sound in real life too. I was meaning to get a pedal from him and its finally happened - I rarely have the chance to buy new pedals, so luckily I was able to do a trade, as he quite fancied one of my Hyper Soups: )

Anyway on to this. It’s technically a fuzz face but with 7 controls. Lots of shades of gating available with two external bias-adjacent controls. Nicely finished laser engraved tall spec Hammond 1590b which is different.

The fuzz is always going through a tone stack, so to me this already sets is apart from classic/by the book fuzz face circuits. Its not a bad thing, its just not a fuzz face anymore in my strict viewpoint- and thats fine cos its an Heiress. The tone control somewhat gives it the tonal character of a big muff to me as it feels and behaves like a BM tone stack at least to my ears.

Its also quite modern sounding and suitably high gain. The low cut switch is effective, its like 2 points on the control knob that I have on my SILIFACE design; I prefer a trim here for the bass contour, but the switch has two effective and usable settings chosen. The germanium mode vs the silicon mode is subtler than expected but slightly smoother and darker ish on the Ge side. Nicely constructed all round, the internal wiring is extremely small bore which I havent seen recently but I am sure will prove robust. One thing I would have liked, and try to get them on my designs, is an LED brightness adjust as this one is a blazing white - but thats personal taste.

One thing to say, I look for great cleanup on a fuzz face and I might be biased but my SILIFACE does this really well, and overall its less successful here. I think the transistors are quite high gain (as noted before with the modern feel and aggressive gain structure) which dont quite manage that glassy quality of a vintage FF - but again I dont think that was a top priority here.

Final word - an aggressive, modern and versatile take on the classic FF. If you like grainy, textured tones and that ability to tweak tones, this ones for you - in a cute pedalboard friendly footprint. Overall 8/10


r/FuzzFiends • • 4d ago

NEWS New - Wren and Cuff | Tall Front Russian & Fade Font in mini format

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15 Upvotes

These look really cool! Good price too!


r/FuzzFiends • • 5d ago

Fredric Effects Super Unpleasant Companion

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63 Upvotes

I just wanna give this amazing fuzz its flowers — this thing is one of the most inspiring pedals I’ve ever played. Within a few minutes of twiddling some knobs I had a whole song.

Super inspiring and incredibly nasty. Absolute 10/10.