Can somebody help me out with a utility build? Looking to hire a builder for a voltage sag pedal.
I already have working schematics for the circuit. The main goal is to take an 18V input and be able to sweep it down to 9V or lower.
I'm located in the Central U.S. Please DM me if you're interested in taking this on, and I can send over the schematics to get a quote. Thanks!
What fuzz or fuzz type do you use most often?
What fuzz would give me this sort of gated spitty ghost octave sound?
Want to know what the master of EAE is plugging into? 🎸
We’re excited to announce that John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments has just dropped his Top Favorite Fuzz List exclusively on r/fuzzfiends! Whether you're chasing boutique tones or classic grit, come see what keeps the legend inspired. Check out the full list live today over at r/fuzzfiends—come join the conversation!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
I have recently had the immense honor of speaking with the legendary Andy Martin, a true titan who has gracefully shaped our industry for two decades. I am absolutely overjoyed to announce that Andy will be joining us here on the sub to share his invaluable insights and thoughts regarding his favorite fuzz pedals.
Many of us have spent countless hours and perhaps more than a few dollars inspired by his incredible demo videos, and it is a profound privilege to welcome him to our little community. While we are still finalizing the exact timing, please know that this will be a truly special occasion for all of us.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you all for being part of this journey!
Big shoutout to our resident fuzz wizard, u/doyler4k, for building the absolute final puzzle piece for my Hendrix rig. He put together this custom Roger Mayer-style Octavia, and honestly, I’m pretty sure it's slightly possessed.
Since this beast was born in Ireland, I’ve officially dubbed it the "Voodoo Banshee." Here is why you should all be throwing your money at this man for your next custom pedal
Cosmic Aesthetics: It rocks a purple-black sparkle finish with pristine laser etching. It straight-up looks like some sort of ancient cosmic entity trapped inside a metal enclosure.
Big Brain Mods: He didn't just build a clone; he evolved it. He modified the circuit with a toggle switch to completely kill the octave. You get thick, unadulterated fuzz on demand, and then BAM, a searing octave when you need to channel your inner Electric Church.
The Care Package: This man truly gets pedalheads. The box came loaded with killer swag, stickers, and, wait for it, included Velcro. He already knew I was going to slap this directly onto the board the second I opened the mail like an absolute animal.
The boutique build quality on this thing is top-tier. Seriously, if you have any special circuit requests, or if you're just hunting for that perfect, personalized fuzz to finish your signal chain, u/doyler4k is the guy you need to commission.
I’ll be dropping a hazey tonal demo on my next day off. Until then, I have some neighbors to deafen. Thanks again, brother. She is beautiful!
Does anyone here have actual experience with the Sabbadius Mr. White? I’ve watched a few demos and I think it’s the piece I’ve been missing to get that specific studio sound out of my Origin 20. Basically, I’m doing everything in my power to avoid buying the Studio Vintage 20 by using pedals to approximate that tone. Is the Mr. White truly all it’s cracked up to be, or do you think I could replicate that same studio magic with other preamp-style tone sweeteners like an EP Booster?
Fellow fiends, my board is officially a structural hazard from the sheer weight of transistors, but my self-control just hit zero. I need help choosing my next flavor of financial regret.
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The contenders are the Mythos Golden Fleece, the Strymon Canoga, and the Benson Germanium Fuzz.
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Yes, I know I spent months talking trash about the Canoga for being a basic two-knob Fuzz Face clone that couldn't possibly do anything new. But the hypocrisy is real, considering I've paid way more money for even simpler circuits. I mean, the Golden Fleece literally only has one knob. Then there's the Benson, which has an internal heater to keep its transistors happy, proving a guitar pedal has better emotional regulation than I do.
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Enabling is highly encouraged. Tell me which one takes the crown, or just roast my complete lack of restraint in the comments. What's the play?
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Honorable mention: maybe a superfuzz of some variety? I have a problem 😕 😅
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Welcome to Muff Monday, our new weekly tradition here on r/fuzzfiends where we celebrate the circuit's rich history, iconic looks, wild modifications, custom builds, and massive personal collections. To be completely clear, it is not required that every single post on Monday be about the Big Muff, so feel free to keep sharing all of your diverse fuzz content throughout the day. Even so, Monday is officially Muff Monday, making it the ultimate day to show off those rare variants and let that legendary sustain shine.
Thanks to my wife its a double new fuzz day kind of week so I guess its time to practice soon also have a cool handmade octavia coming soon from one of our very own ill be highlighting for sure! Stay tuned 😉 😎