Latest about fuzz pedals
Unlike wah, flangers and chorus, fuzz has never gone out of fashion – it’s hip to be square
It might cost $499, but the limited-edition Shields Blender – designed with the My Bloody Valentine tonal pioneer – is a two-channel vintage-style monster in every sense of the word
Inspired by the earliest fuzz boxes – think a Maestro FZ-1 or Tone Bender MKI – the Stonk adds some extra controls and Automatic Thermal Bias tech to keep it sounding consistent
EHX's latest homage to the fuzz tone "that launched a thousand riffs" has been kitted out with a new "Fat" switch, plus a pair of additional control knobs, for an expanded palette of sounds
The third-gen signature pedal is a must-have for drone and doom freaks but proves itself a top choice for tone connoisseurs of all stripes, just so long as they like it loud
The three simple fuzz units are true to their late-'60s/early-'70s-era ancestors, with a touch of added 21st century functionality in each case
Four pedals inspired by the Uni-Vibe, Octavio, Fuzz Face and Band of Gypsys Fuzz are included, featuring artwork remixed from John Van Hamserveld's Shrine Auditorium concert poster
There’s no pussyfooting around for former Catalinbread circuit guru Howard Gee’s new company as it hits the ground running with a pair of serious tone-shapers
