Tagged: fuzz
15 articles we've published with this tag.
Fuzz on an archtop: why it works better than you'd thinkA jazz player's take on using fuzz with archtops and hollowbodies — where it sits beautifully and where it turns to mud.By Marc- Fuzz into high-gain amp: why it works (and when it falls apart)Running fuzz into a high-gain amp sounds like a terrible idea — until it isn't. Daz breaks down why the combination works, when it collapses, and how to dial it in.By Daz
- How to use fuzz as a lead tone: dialling in sustain without losing definitionFuzz pedals aren't just for rhythm mayhem. Jez explains how to shape a fuzz lead tone that sings without turning to mush.By Jez
- How fuzz pedals interact with your guitar's volume and tone controlsFuzz pedals respond to your guitar's controls in ways overdrive and distortion don't. Here's what's actually happening in the circuit, and how to use it.By Martin
- Fuzz into overdrive vs overdrive into fuzz: does the order actually matter?Stack a fuzz and an overdrive and the order matters enormously. Martin breaks down what each combination actually does to your tone.By Martin
- Fuzz into reverb: how the pedal order shapes your sustain and spacePut fuzz before reverb and you get one sound. Flip the order and everything changes. Doug breaks down why pedal order matters more than most players expect.By Doug
- How fuzz pedals behave with humbuckers vs single-coilsHumbuckers and single-coils don't just sound different through a fuzz — they change how the circuit behaves entirely. Here's what's actually happening.By Marc
- Fuzz pedal settings explained: what the knobs actually doFuzz knobs don't work like distortion or overdrive controls. Here's what Fuzz, Volume and Tone actually do — and how to dial in sounds you'll actually use.By Rob
- Fuzz pedals with acoustic-electric guitars: what works and what doesn'tRunning a fuzz pedal through an acoustic-electric is tricky. Doug explains what actually works, why most fuzz circuits fight piezo pickups, and how to get useful sounds.By Doug
- Fuzz pedal circuit types explained: germanium, silicon and op-ampSheildon breaks down the three main fuzz circuit types — germanium, silicon and op-amp — so you can choose the right dirt for your tone.By Sheildon
- Fuzz pedals and single-coil guitars: how pickup choice shapes your fuzz toneSingle-coil pickups and fuzz pedals have a complicated relationship. Doug explains what's really going on — and how to get the best from the pairing.By Doug
- How to place a fuzz pedal in your signal chain (and why position changes everything)Where you put a fuzz in your signal chain changes how it sounds and responds. Here's how to think through the options clearly.By Marc
- How to use fuzz on bass: keeping the low end locked while getting the dirtFuzz on bass sounds huge — until it eats your fundamental. Here's how to pick the right fuzz, set it up, and keep the groove sitting where it should.By Sheildon
What Is a Fuzz Pedal? Big Muff vs Fuzz Face ExplainedThe oldest dirt sound in rock, demystified — what fuzz actually does, and how the two great fuzz families differ.By Martin
Overdrive vs Distortion vs Fuzz: What’s the Difference?Three flavours of “dirt”, three different jobs. A plain-English guide to the pedals that make your guitar growl — and when to reach for each.By Martin