I'm looking to replace a FZ-2 that my friend had loaned me on "long term" loan. I loved how that pedal sounded and although I know there are some used out on Ebay, I'm wondering if there is anything out there new that reproduces that same artificial/insane sound that comes from it. Thanks for any ideas.
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FZ-2 Fuzz replacement
- Thread starter jgamble
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The FZ-2 is based on the Univox/Shin-ei Superfuzz, and there are a whole bunch of different clones of that circuit floating around the market.
Any particular suggestions? I live in the middle of nowhere, so I have to do the buy it, try it and return it method.
Not really, I don't have a whole lot of experience with Superfuzz clones.
You can do a search for "superfuzz" on here and check out bassfuzz.com for some good clips, though.
You can do a search for "superfuzz" on here and check out bassfuzz.com for some good clips, though.
Wattson Classic Electronics Fuzz, MJM China Fuzz, Robot Factory Tentacle Love Superfuzz, Audio Monk Fuzz Potion immediately spring to mind.
earlier this week, i played the wattson and also the creepy fingers harakiri fuzz. the harakiri has a pot for tone control, as opposed to the more faithful wattson, which has a tone switch (which switches from "usable" to "unusable" 
). both are great pedals.
build your own clone sells a superfuzz kit called "leeds," if you want to make one yourself and save about $100.
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). both are great pedals.build your own clone sells a superfuzz kit called "leeds," if you want to make one yourself and save about $100.
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If you like the FZ-2, your cheapest option might be to just buy another FZ-2 on the used market. You'd spend about 80 dollars. Except for the Guyatone TZ-2 pedal, every other pedal mentioned so far is more expensive than a used FZ-2, and you wouldn't know if it was going to do what you wanted.
The TZ-2 is fantastic but doesn't quite sound like a FZ-2.
It is dirtier and less easy to control. I wouldn't recommend one to replace the other.
A used TZ-2 is your best idea.
It is dirtier and less easy to control. I wouldn't recommend one to replace the other.
A used TZ-2 is your best idea.
I have both the FZ-2 and a TZ-2, and they're very different. Honestly, I can't think of anything to replace the FZ-2. It's such a useful pedal. I'd just get another
I really like the Snarling Dogs Bootzilla Fuzz pedal. Yes you're probably paying extra for Bootsy's name stamped on it, and stupid graphics, but it does have allot of tone adjustments High, Mid, and Low frequencies.
don't forget the black cat superfuzz..it's the one the beastie boys used on the check your head album.
