fuzz box
Tone-mangling pedal
A fuzz box is a guitar effects pedal that distorts the signal to produce a buzzy, saturated tone.
The effect became iconic in 1960s rock—heard on recordings by Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones.
He kicked on the fuzz box for the solo.
Also called a fuzz pedal or simply fuzz.
Foot-operated lever
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- germaniumAtomic number thirty-two
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
circuit · signal · clipping · saturation · gain · overdrive · analog · waveform
Twisting from original state
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
- sustainKeep something going continuously
- feedbackReturned response data
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
saturation · harmonics · tone · buzz · grit · sizzle · warmth · thickness
Mounted effects pedal array
- stompboxFoot-switched audio processor
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- wah-wahOscillating tonal filter effect
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
distortion pedal · footswitch · enclosure · power supply · patch cable · buffer · boost
- garage rockRaw amateur band style
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
- riffRepeated musical phrase
Gilmour · power chord · electric guitar · bass guitar · solo · amplifier · wall of sound · British Invasion
pedal
Foot-operated lever
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- germaniumAtomic number thirty-two
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
diode · circuit · signal · clipping · saturation · gain · overdrive · analog · waveform · bypass
distortion
Twisting from original state
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
- sustainKeep something going continuously
- feedbackReturned response data
crunch · saturation · harmonics · tone · buzz · grit · sizzle · warmth · thickness · muddiness
pedalboard
Mounted effects pedal array
- stompboxFoot-switched audio processor
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- wah-wahOscillating tonal filter effect
overdrive · distortion pedal · footswitch · enclosure · power supply · patch cable · buffer · boost
Hendrix
- garage rockRaw amateur band style
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
Gilmour · riff · power chord · electric guitar · bass guitar · solo · amplifier · wall of sound · British Invasion · Purple Haze
- Guitar Pedalsstompbox, overdrive, distortion pedal, delay, reverb