"As ridiculous as it might seem to recommend a product with Hello Kitty on the front as a decent option for woolly stoner metal riffs, we’re going to do it": Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal review

Being cute is all well and good but does this pussy cat have the claws to be pick of the litter?

Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz
(Image: © Olly Curtis / Future)

Guitar World Verdict

The Hello Kitty Fuzz looks so cute. But don’t be fooled. Like many of her feline counterparts, animal passions stir within, with a sound so mean you worry this fuzz will walk off your ‘board one night and return with a songbird in its mouth.

Pros

  • +

    Cute design, wild tones, and versatile.

  • +

    Compact, easy to use and just $99.

  • +

    The enclosure is built like a tank.

Cons

  • -

    It doesn't have the octave mode of Fender's Hammertone Fuzz.

  • -

    Wild and woolly: too much woof for some cats?

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

What is it?

It is one of the tropes of guitar effects pedal culture that designers look to the animal kingdom when naming their fuzz pedal, and we are fully onboard with this.

Swipe to scroll horizontally
Ratings scorecard
TestResultsScore
Build qualityPleasingly hefty, cute but rugged.★★★★½
UsabilityLacking an octave mode but very easy to use.★★★★☆
SoundsCan get woolly, but there's plenty of gain and cleans up nicely.★★★★☆
OverallDon't let the friendly look fool you – this fuzz can get fierce. ★★★★☆

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month**

Join now for unlimited access

US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year

UK pricing £2.99 per month or £29.00 per year 

Europe pricing €3.49 per month or €34.00 per year

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Prices from £2.99/$3.99/€3.49