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RCCola · 01-01-2009, 02:29 AM

I'd say it depends on what type of tone you're after and how much you want to pay.

But, the most versatile fuzz I know of is the Retroman Sybil. I have the one with two sides - Silicon on one side and Germanium on the other. You can run each side separately or cascade one side into the other. It's a bit price, but it's technically two pedals in one. Joe, the builder, is a nice guy too. He answers emails fast and keeps you updated on the build process. He even signed mine and put a personalized note.

My other fuzz pedal is a MJM Foxey Fuzz - if you want that big fat fuzz ala Big Muff, I would recommend this one. Not as much fizziness as other fuzz pedals. I bought mine off eBay for $80!!! Worth every penny. It's a bit finnicky though - is almost unusable on some amps as it causes so much feedback. On Fender amps, I've had zero problems with this pedal....on Marshall amps, I can't turn up the volume on the pedal too much.

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RCCola Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 734 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Fuzz Pedal I'd say it depends on what type of tone you're after and how much you want to pay. But, the most versatile fuzz I know of is the Retroman Sybil. I have the one with two sides - Silicon on one side and Germanium on the other. You can run each side separately or cascade one side into the other. It's a bit price, but it's technically two pedals in one. Joe, the builder, is a nice guy too. He answers emails fast and keeps you updated on the build process. He even signed mine and put a personalized note. My other fuzz pedal is a MJM Foxey Fuzz - if you want that big fat fuzz ala Big Muff, I would recommend this one. Not as much fizziness as other fuzz pedals. I bought mine off eBay for $80!!! Worth every penny. It's a bit finnicky though - is almost unusable on some amps as it causes so much feedback. On Fender amps, I've had zero problems with this pedal....on Marshall amps, I can't turn up the volume on the pedal too much.