Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Which Fuzz Is Right For You : 3 Wildcards and a Muff!


Which fuzz pedal delivers the filthiest tone? In this fuzz pedal shootout, we compare four wildly different options for electric guitar: the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Nano, Benson Germanium Fuzz, Interstellar Audio Fuzzsquatch Fuzzdrive, and Caline Fuzzy Face.

From classic sustain to gnarly gated chaos, we dial in each fuzz and let your ears decide. Whether you’re chasing vintage fuzz or boutique weirdness, this is a must-watch for tone chasers and pedalboard builders.

Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Why do the Tone Nerds hate fuzz pedals?
2:17 Meet the Fuzz Shootout Contestants
5:00 Sound Samples
11:25 Head-to-Head Comparisons
22:55 Micah’s Rankings
24:00 Ruben’s Rankings
27:02 Wrap Up

???? Which one would you keep on your board? Drop your pick in the comments!

Gear used (affiliate links):
Caline Fuzzy Face
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Benson Germanium Fuzz
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Interstellar Audio Fuzzsquatch
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Big Muff Nano Pi
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UA Ruby:
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Fender Jazzmaster Professional II:
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One thought on “Which Fuzz Is Right For You : 3 Wildcards and a Muff!

  • I just found the channel and I'm curious, do you guys focus on guitar pedals, guitars or interviews? Keep up the great work.

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