Like it or loathe it, fuzz distortion effects units have been an integral part of rock music ever since a Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone made a guest appearance on Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones. Early ...

A look at the evolution of the technologies that give rock its signature sound Fifty years ago, a faulty connection in a mixing board gave birth to fuzz, which is a term of art. Although it came to ...

In a previous entry into this “wondrous”, if not “ponderous” blogspace, I alluded to the fact that an industrious EE/designer could make a nice farthing or two just creating distortion pedals for ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The fuzz pedals keep coming and this looks like an especially versatile one from KMA Machines in ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future/Olly Curtis These are great times to be a stompbox fanatic. We are living through ...

On June 6, 1965, London Records released the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction in the United States. Keith Richards’ devastating fuzz distortion riff launched a salvo on the ...

The Maestro rides again with a mixed bag of effects that bring about a vintage look and sound, dripping in harmonic distortion. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers ...

As well splitting a guitar input over three separate fuzz pots, the variable frequency control and resonance switch of Fairfield Circuitry’s new Four Eyes Crossover Fuzz pedal help make it one ...

On June 6, 1965, London Records released The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in the United States. Keith Richards’ devastating fuzz distortion riff launched a salvo on the ...