Fuzztration
Fuzztration (noun): The torturous feeling of desperation when searching for THE perfect fuzz.
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The search for the perfect fuzz can be an exercise in frustration. On one hand, there's always the desire to emulate the classic, vintage-inspired tones like the Rock Gods before us. They used what was available at the time to forge some of the most memorable songs in history with unbeatable sustain.
On the other hand, there are players who desire to break outside of the norm and push their own boundaries, using fuzzes that are over the top, like a tsunami of fuzz ready to envelop their guitar's signal. Despite the already incredible credentials some fuzzes have by being on such iconic songs, they weren't without their shortcomings. Many of those pedals were simple and lacked some EQ controls that could really make a great pedal extraordinary -- or not so much, due to the manufacturer using whatever parts they had available, which led to major part tolerance issues leading to each of the pedals sounding potentially drastically different.
The three-band EQ gives full sculpting capability to dial in whatever tone you want without needing magic vintage mojo. The voicing switch can take it from classic, tight response to dark, sludgy and writhing with a depth to it like piping hot magma bubbling just below the surface.
The Fuzztration isn't a pedal designed to really play "nice." It's brash, raspy, doomy, in-your-face fuzz from top to bottom. This is not to say it can't get some classic Floyd sounds, but this isn't just another classic with some added EQ options. It's rough, it's gruff, and it's like an angry lion trying to bust out of its cage. When the search for the perfect fuzz leads to a plethora of choices, the end of your Fuzztration comes when everything is packed into one, do-it-all fuzz box. Want the classic sounds? Done. How about some raunchy doom metal or sludge rock? Yep, it does that too
The volume knob is pretty self-explanatory, but it controls the overall output of the Fuzztration. The Bass controls the overall low-end response of the Fuzztration. Noon is standard, counterclockwise it removes some of the bottom end that warrants a more searing tone, where taking it clockwise will increase the bottom end tremendously, going from a raspy fuzz to full-on doom machine. Mids controls the mid presence of the circuit. Center is fairly flat, counter-clockwise will scoop the mids and become much more aggressive and cutting, almost distortion-like. Clockwise will add in some mids, which helps combat the scoop that lead many of those old classic fuzzes to be lost in the mix with the full band. The treble control effects the overall high-end and brightness of the circuit and has a tremendous effect on the overall way of shaping the tone of the fuzz.
Noon is standard, going counter-clockwise will yield in a much thicker, saturated fuzz tone that sounds like a wall of wool coming from the speakers. Clockwise will increase the brightness, and thus the raspiness and spit of the fuzz depending on where you have the voicing switch set. The Voicing switch gives you two very different but usable sets of tones. On the Tight setting, it has a classic, more modern sound that's...well, tighter, less sag and acts more as a fuzzy distortion that totals up to a sum of a whole lot more than that magical number of 3.14.
The Open setting is much woolier, darker, saggier, and an overall thicker and sludgier fuzz tone. The huge Fuzz knob controls the overall amount of fuzzy goodness. This pedal isn't designed for sparkly edge-of-breakup tones, so even fully counterclockwise it yields a thick, sputtering result that works great for alt-rock and grunge. Turning the fuzz knob clockwise unleashes a torrent of fuzz, leading to massive sustain combined with some compression, classic velcro sputters and everything in between.
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Not just another clone
This is not just another clone with fancy graphics… it’s got that familiar tone, but once you add in the secret Wampler trademark 3 band EQ you have the most brutal yet controllable fuzz you can imagine.
You want Octave?
We all love an analog Octave feature on our fuzzes, but imagine one that you can put either pre or post gain… if you’ve never tried putting it in the other place to what you are used to, prepare to have your socks blown clean off.
Open or Tight
Two clipping modes make the Fuzztration one of the most versatile original fuzz circuits out there… One of them is gives you that beautifully horrible fat width, destroying the first three rows and the other is just sustain… smoothness and, yes, even more sustain…
Built for Forever
Brian Wampler’s attention to detail and commitment to bringing you the best-sounding & most usable Effects Boxes on the market is nothing new. Those qualities are on full display within the Fuzztration. We’re all tone-freaks, and we’re always trying new things, but we hope this pedal finds it’s forever home on your pedalboard, so we built it to last that long.
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Technical Details
- Built in the U.S.A.
- High grade components picked for their superior sound and response
- Switchable between two completely independent clipping circuits, a more open fuzz or much more compressed
- Completely independent octave – can be put pre or post fuzz or used on its own
- Relay true bypass with soft switches
- Top mounted input and output jacks
- Battery connection and 9v power jack
- Power draw: 18mA at 9v and 23.3mA at 18v (LED will flash 3 times when power from battery is getting low)
- 2.5″ x 4.5″ x 1.5″ (63.5mm x 114.3mm x 38.1mm) – height excludes knobs and switches
- Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
5 Year Limited Warranty
Each Wampler product that bears the official “Wampler – Built in USA” logo is custom designed and assembled in the USA using premium globally sourced components chosen for superior sound and response. Each pedal comes complete with Wampler’s 5 year limited warranty – we stand by our products so you can stomp on them!
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Troy –
This pedal sounds great on it’s own, but is different from other fuzzes I’ve had in that it actually stacks well with other overdrive pedals, as well as INTO another fuzz pedal set for just a little breakup hair… Oh now!
Michael Humphrey –
This thing is f-ing awesome!!! I heard tone demos on utube and was sold. If you’re into expressive yet compressed, knarly, super versatile fuzz/distortion tones you will absolutely love this pedal. You don’t even need other drives once you buy this. It’s in the same ballpark as fuzz tones heard from Ty Segall and John Dwyer (except this has 3-band EQ – perfect for live musicians and/or recording, standalone octave that can also go before or after the fuzz, an open/tight switch, what more could you ask for).
I use a PRS with P90 pickups, and it sounds killer through this pedal.
I tried it at 9 and 18v. 18v has more headroom/touch sensitivity and less overall fuzz, as you would expect when raising da roof. I really loved 9v with the fuzz cranked all the way. This fuzz is still dynamic and expressive even at max fuzz, which is exactly what I was looking for to get away from my fuzzface/rangemaster rut I was stuck in.
It’s like smashing a concrete wall with a sledgehammer.
You get the treble boost from the octave, and you get an absolutely filthy bright or dark muffy fuzz (in the best way possible). The EQ has so much range to it, you can dial in whatever tone you need for the song.
I don’t normally leave reviews this bashful but I fell in love with this instantly. Buy this. Write music with it.