{"title":"Fuzz Pedals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuzz pedals built for players who know the difference.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each McGregor fuzz has its own voice—not a one-size “boutique fuzz” preset. All three are hand-soldered in British Columbia for guitar and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ Watch video demos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Guitar — Classic Fuzz review →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich fuzz is for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eThick, responsive silicon fuzz.\u003c\/strong\u003e Touch-sensitive dynamics from punky sparkle to mammoth gain. \u003cem\u003eAs reviewed in Premier Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e (January 2025): “A thick, varied take on the silicon Fuzz Face that spans punky, sparkling, and full-spectrum heavy.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eFuzz → distortion → overdrive cascade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack morphs from OD-only at minimum to full stacked fuzz. \u003cem\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e reviewed (“Sweet \u0026amp; Gnarly”).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/octave-fuzz-with-stank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRectified octave-up fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e loosely based on the Octavia circuit, with a Stank control that overloads the octaving section for positively filthy tones. Blend wet\/dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003eClassic Fuzz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003eCozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/octave-fuzz-with-stank\"\u003eOctave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, responsive silicon fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzz → distortion → OD cascade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectified octave-up + overload stank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch-sensitive classic fuzz voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne knob: OD → distortion → fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctave fuzz with controllable filth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremier Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCozmic Fuzzball: Attack at minimum = overdrive only; turn up to layer distortion, then fuzz in front. See each product page for full detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStack with transparent drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany players run fuzz into transparent overdrive for cranked-amp feel at manageable volume. Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e line—or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-crunch-transparent-overdrive\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for both Crunch voicings in one enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cozmic-fuzzball","title":"The Cozmic Fuzzball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a vintage fuzz clone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cozmic Fuzzball runs \u003cstrong\u003efuzz → distortion → overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e in series—a hybrid you morph with one knob. Attack at minimum is overdrive only; turn up Attack to layer distortion in front, then fuzz in front of that. Hand-soldered in British Columbia for guitar and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ Watch video demos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Vintage Guitar review →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/press-release-the-cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy players choose the Cozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — not another Fuzz Face spin; designed to inspire new tones, not replicate old ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne knob, three textures\u003c\/strong\u003e — Attack blends overdrive, distortion, and fuzz in a single cascade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouch-sensitive\u003c\/strong\u003e — responds to picking dynamics, volume knob, and pickup output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks fast passages\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustains and follows scalar lines without turning to mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet for a fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e — low noise with clean power; high-impedance input (doesn’t have to be first in chain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-soldered in BC\u003c\/strong\u003e — true bypass, top-mounted jacks, LED brightness trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Attack works — signal flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cozmic Fuzzball is three stages in series: \u003cstrong\u003efuzz → distortion → overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack at minimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overdrive only—the back of the chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distortion is layered \u003cem\u003ein front of\u003c\/em\u003e the overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack further up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzz is layered \u003cem\u003ein front of\u003c\/em\u003e the distortion (and overdrive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup output and your guitar’s volume pot strongly affect how much fuzz comes in—hot humbuckers push into fuzz sooner; roll back for cleaner textures. Bass players: start with Attack near minimum and go from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAs reviewed in Vintage Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sweet \u0026amp; Gnarly” — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcGregor Cozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/a\u003e, Vintage Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Straddles overdrive, distortion, and fuzz textures but never appropriates one over the other… tracks well for fast scalar passages, and is great for players hip to picking dynamics.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Gnarly tones with musical sheen… adjusting Tone and Attack together showcases the pedal’s response with squish and a lot of sustain.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s a hybrid with plenty of character, \u003cstrong\u003eperfect for players looking to craft their own voice\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Cozmic Fuzzball doesn’t do metal, can’t nail Hendrix fuzz tones, and won’t take you to SRV land. What it does is something unique.”\u003c\/em\u003e — honest expectations for pros comparing it to genre benchmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo demos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NnUInOYSPcc\" title=\"Cozmic Fuzzball demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yPtQpVnYh1s\" title=\"Cozmic Fuzzball demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ All McGregor Pedals demos →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack\u003c\/strong\u003e — Strength of signal into the fuzz transistor; more Attack = more fuzz and sustain. Low settings = distortion\/overdrive; pinned = fuzz-land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Variable high-pass filter; left = more bottom end (bass-friendly), right = guitar and bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol\u003c\/strong\u003e — Output after the tone filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Side trim pot (jeweler’s screwdriver): dark stage to bright sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar starting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack ~1\/3 or below = mostly distortion\/overdrive; bring up Attack to layer fuzz in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clockwise raises the corner frequency and rolls off lows—start around 10 o’clock on guitar and adjust. Bass\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with Tone fully left; bring up to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Crunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stacks well with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003etransparent overdrive\u003c\/a\u003e after fuzz for stacked amp-like textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid fuzz \/ distortion \/ overdrive cascade (guitar \u0026amp; bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal path:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzz → distortion → overdrive (Attack blends layers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack, Tone, Vol + LED brightness trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e High impedance—doesn’t have to be first in chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e True bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V DC, center-negative 2.1 × 5.5 mm (Boss-style). 12–18 mA depending on LED setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounted jacks and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e No battery compartment (RoHS-compliant build; use regulated PSU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich McGregor fuzz is for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003eClassic Fuzz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/octave-fuzz-with-stank\"\u003eOctave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, responsive silicon fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzz → distortion → OD cascade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectified octave-up + overload stank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch-sensitive classic fuzz voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne knob: OD → distortion → fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctave fuzz with controllable filth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremier Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePair with transparent drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fuzz into Crunch for cranked-amp feel at manageable volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-crunch-transparent-overdrive\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — both Crunch voicings in one enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — thick, responsive silicon fuzz (Premier Guitar reviewed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all McGregor Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a Fuzz Face or Big Muff clone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. We set out to build something new—not another spin on a classic circuit. The Cozmic Fuzzball is a three-stage cascade you shape with Attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Attack actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum = overdrive only. Turn up to add distortion in front of the overdrive, then fuzz in front of the distortion. Full path when stacked: fuzz → distortion → overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it do Hendrix \/ SRV \/ metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage Guitar put it plainly: it won’t nail those benchmarks—and that’s not the goal. It’s for players crafting an original voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on bass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—designed for guitar and bass. Start with Attack and Tone toward the low\/bass-friendly range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have to be first in the chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—high-impedance input. It still responds strongly to what your pickups (or upstream pedals) feed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply and battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 V DC, center-negative Boss-style (2.1 × 5.5 mm). Draw is typically 12–18 mA. No battery compartment—use a regulated supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34290483134596,"sku":"COZFUZZ01","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/products\/CozmicFuzzballWBG.jpg?v=1639957346"},{"product_id":"the-classic-fuzz","title":"The Classic Fuzz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick, responsive fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e for players who want touch sensitivity and real dynamic range—not a one-trick wall of hair. The Classic Fuzz captures the sound, feel, and response of early two-transistor fuzz pedals, built with modern parts and hand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ Watch video demos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Premier Guitar review →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy fuzz players choose the Classic Fuzz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick and responsive\u003c\/strong\u003e — spans punky sparkle to full-spectrum heavy; reacts to your picking and volume knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional tone shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bass control opens garage-punk snot to corpulent, to Hendrix, to Trower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon Fuzz Face done right\u003c\/strong\u003e — beastly, sensitive, and supreme—without the cost brought on by vintage parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-soldered in BC\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-grade components, true bypass, LED brightness trim for outdoor stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer-tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — developed with Anthony DellaCroce (The Headpins); validated by Michael Schau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAs reviewed in Premier Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJanuary 2025 — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcGregor Pedals Classic Fuzz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A thick, varied take on the silicon Fuzz Face that spans \u003cstrong\u003epunky, sparkling, and full-spectrum heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The McGregor Classic Fuzz offers ample reminders about the many ways silicon Fuzz Faces can be \u003cstrong\u003ebeastly, sensitive, and sound supreme\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In an A\/B test with a solid, archetypal-sounding BC108 Fuzz Face clone, the Classic Fuzz sounded roughly equivalent at the 60-percent mark of the bass control’s range. But the Classic Fuzz was more dimensional… spanning \u003cstrong\u003egarage-punk snot and corpulent, almost triangle-Big Muff thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“…the Classic Fuzz rips—lending \u003cstrong\u003esparkling overdrive colors and banshee-scream aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e to Stratocasters and sounding especially \u003cstrong\u003esweet and terrifyingly mammoth\u003c\/strong\u003e with humbuckers.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMichael Schau — first take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sent the final prototype to Michael Schau. Without trying it first, he started a drum track and stepped on the Classic Fuzz—the three-and-a-half-minute improvisation below is what he recorded in that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5qo_xljBPnw\" title=\"Michael Schau - Classic Fuzz first take\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo demos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AcZdog1Zh4U\" title=\"Classic Fuzz demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rlv-ReP_P3Q\" title=\"Classic Fuzz demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ All McGregor Pedals demos →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eControls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Log taper: most of the action lives in the upper range; the final 15% starts at noon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fully clockwise = thick. Roll back for a leaner, more typical modern silicon fuzz voicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol\u003c\/strong\u003e — Output level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Side trim pot (jeweler’s screwdriver): dark stage to bright sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal trim pots (for tinkerers)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT2 Bias\u003c\/strong\u003e — Factory set at 4 VDC; bias test point adjacent to trimpot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bench set ~11:00 to balance classic 1960s fuzz character against “volume off” noise; full right = smoother, more distortion-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-transistor silicon fuzz (guitar \u0026amp; bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzz, Bass, Vol + LED brightness trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e True bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V DC, center-negative 2.1 × 5.5 mm (Boss-style). Use a regulated supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed aluminum, industrial look—may include scratches, scuffs, and marks by design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e No battery compartment (use regulated PSU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich McGregor fuzz is for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassic Fuzz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003eCozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/octave-fuzz-with-stank\"\u003eOctave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, responsive silicon fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzz → distortion → OD cascade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectified octave-up + overload stank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch-sensitive classic fuzz voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne knob: OD → distortion → fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctave fuzz with controllable filth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremier Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCozmic Fuzzball: three stages in series (fuzz → distortion → overdrive). Attack at minimum = overdrive only; turn up Attack to add distortion in front, then fuzz in front of that.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair with transparent drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fuzz before Crunch is a sweet stack (see Crunch product page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-crunch-transparent-overdrive\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — both Crunch voicings in one enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all McGregor Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Classic Fuzz different from a Fuzz Face clone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimarily how thick it gets. It targets the earliest two-transistor fuzz character with modern, reliable parts; adding a Bass control opens a wide voicing range Premier Guitar described as “dimensional,” from garage-punk snot to mammoth thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon or germanium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSilicon transistors—consistent, responsive, and beastly when pushed. We’re honest about that on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with humbuckers and single-coils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Premier Guitar noted sparkling aggression on Strats and “terrifyingly mammoth” tone with humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with a Crunch overdrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely—many players run fuzz into transparent drive for a cranked-amp feel at manageable volume. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003eCrunch\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply and battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n9 V DC, center-negative Boss-style (2.1 × 5.5 mm). Regulated supply recommended. No battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41604656005252,"sku":"CLSFZ-1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/McGregorPedalsClassicFuzz.png?v=1734207250"},{"product_id":"octave-fuzz-with-stank","title":"Octave Fuzz with Stank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic rectified octave-up fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eStank\u003c\/strong\u003e control that overloads the octaving circuit for positively filthy tones—not a polite octave doubler. Blend wet and dry, dial from shimmering octave fuzz to full stank. Hand-soldered in British Columbia for guitar and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ Watch video demos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy fuzz players choose the Octave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRectified octave-up voice\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-wave rectification doubles frequency for a fuzzy octave-up character; complex guitar and bass signals get wild in the best way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStank control\u003c\/strong\u003e — overload the octaving section on purpose for distortion blended with octave fuzz—a tone discovered during development, not an afterthought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e — parallel mix from mostly dry (never fully dry) to fully wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar and bass\u003c\/strong\u003e — responds to pickup output, playing dynamics, and signal complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-soldered in BC\u003c\/strong\u003e — true bypass, top-mounted jacks, LED brightness trim for outdoor stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer-tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — Michael Schau demo below; same player community as the Crunch and Classic Fuzz lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Stank works — the circuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core circuit takes a relatively pure tone and \u003cstrong\u003edoubles the frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e by inverting the positive portion of the wave—full-wave rectification. That yields a fuzzy octave-up sound. With the rich harmonic content of a guitar or bass, the result is aggressive, animated, and unpredictable in a musical way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/Sine_wave_with_text-01.png?v=1734303474\" alt=\"Full-wave rectification doubles frequency\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring development we found that pushing too much signal through the octaving section didn’t just break up—it became positively \u003cstrong\u003e“Stanky”\u003c\/strong\u003e (as one player put it). That happy accident became the \u003cstrong\u003eStank\u003c\/strong\u003e knob: think of it as distortion mixed with the octave-up fuzz, not a generic gain control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick voicing tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Stank up and Blend around 10 o’clock, it behaves like a distortion with octave overtones—useful for rhythm and chord work without full wet fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMichael Schau demo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Schau taking the Octave Fuzz with Stank for a spin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLUcv_bsNPU\" title=\"Octave Fuzz with Stank demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/demos\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▶ All McGregor Pedals demos →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVol\u003c\/strong\u003e — Output level. Turning up Stank can boost volume; adjust Vol as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStank\u003c\/strong\u003e — Overloads the octaving circuit—distortion blended with octave-up fuzz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wet\/dry mix. Full left is mostly dry (it never fully dries up); full right is completely wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Side trim pot (jeweler’s screwdriver): dark stage to bright sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend around noon, Stank low, set Vol to match your bypass level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctave fuzz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring Blend toward fully wet; add Stank to taste for filth vs. clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion + octave overtones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stank up, Blend around 10 o’clock—rhythm-friendly voicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well on bass; complex low-end content drives the rectifier hard—start with lower Stank and adjust Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Crunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stacks well with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003etransparent overdrive\u003c\/a\u003e after fuzz for cranked-amp textures at manageable volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectified octave-up fuzz with overload Stank control (guitar \u0026amp; bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vol, Stank, Blend + LED brightness trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e True bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V DC, center-negative 2.1 × 5.5 mm (Boss-style). Use a regulated supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounted jacks and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed aluminum, industrial look—may include scratches, scuffs, and marks by design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e No battery compartment (use regulated PSU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich McGregor fuzz is for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003eClassic Fuzz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003eCozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOctave Fuzz with Stank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, responsive silicon fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzz → distortion → OD cascade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectified octave-up + overload stank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch-sensitive classic fuzz voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne knob: OD → distortion → fuzz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctave fuzz with controllable filth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierguitar.com\/gear\/reviews\/mcgregor-pedals-classic-fuzz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremier Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageguitar.com\/40436\/mcgregor-cozmic-fuzzball\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Guitar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCozmic Fuzzball: Attack at minimum = overdrive only; turn up to layer distortion, then fuzz in front. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003eCozmic page\u003c\/a\u003e for the full signal-flow story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePair with transparent drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fuzz into Crunch for amp-like breakup without losing your core tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-crunch-transparent-overdrive\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — both Crunch voicings in one enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-classic-fuzz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Fuzz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — thick, responsive silicon fuzz (Premier Guitar reviewed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cozmic-fuzzball\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cozmic Fuzzball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fuzz → distortion → OD cascade (Vintage Guitar reviewed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all McGregor Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Stank actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt overloads the octaving section of the circuit. At low settings you get rectified octave-up fuzz; turn it up and the signal gets positively stanky—distortion blended with the octave character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Classic Fuzz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Fuzz is a thick, responsive two-transistor silicon fuzz—no octave-up rectification. Octave Fuzz with Stank is built around full-wave rectification and the Stank overload control. See the compare table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Cozmic Fuzzball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCozmic runs fuzz → distortion → overdrive in series, morphed with Attack. Octave Fuzz with Stank is an octave-up rectifier with Blend and Stank—not a multi-stage cascade. See the compare table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an Octavia clone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Octave Fuzz with Stank is \u003cstrong\u003eloosely based on the Octavia\u003c\/strong\u003e—both use a standard full-wave rectification method. McGregor’s version adds Blend and the Stank overload control for its own voicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doesn’t Blend go fully dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy design—the dry path always keeps a little of the wet octave character in the mix so the pedal never disappears entirely at minimum Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on bass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Complex bass signals drive the rectifier hard; start with lower Stank and adjust Blend to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with a Crunch overdrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—many players run fuzz into transparent drive. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal\"\u003eCrunch\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply and battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 V DC, center-negative Boss-style (2.1 × 5.5 mm). Regulated supply recommended. No battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-soldered in British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGregor Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632512462980,"sku":"OctaFuzz1","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/0612\/2601\/files\/OctaveFuzzwithStankWebPic-01.jpg?v=1734302823"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mcgregorpedals.com\/collections\/fuzz-pedals.oembed","provider":"McGregor Pedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}