Pigdog
Pigdog
Also known as: Pigdog Pedals, Pig Dog, Pig Dog Pedals
UnclaimedPigdog Pedals is a small-batch effects builder based in Surrey, on the outskirts of London, England. The company is run by Steve Williams, who studied mechanical and electronic engineering at Richmond Upon Thames College and began building under the Pigdog name in the late 2000s. Williams works largely on his own, hand-wiring pedals in batches of roughly ten to twenty-five units and using new-o...
Pigdog Pedals is a small-batch effects builder based in Surrey, on the outskirts of London, England. The company is run by Steve Williams, who studied mechanical and electronic engineering at Richmond Upon Thames College and began building under the Pigdog name in the late 2000s. Williams works largely on his own, hand-wiring pedals in batches of roughly ten to twenty-five units and using new-old-stock components — including rare germanium and silicon transistors — sourced from vintage parts cabinets.
The brand specializes in vintage-style fuzz and boost circuits, with a catalog that draws heavily on classic British and American designs from the 1960s. Notable builds include the Supa Fuzz (a Sola Sound Tone Bender-style unit), the Fuzz Zone FZ-1 (a Maestro FZ-1 clone, sometimes built with original RCA 2N270 transistors), the Dirty Mac Boost, and a series of MKI, MK1.5 (two-transistor) and MKII variants. Pigdog also offers vintage pedal restoration and repair work using period-correct components.
Distribution is limited and largely direct-to-customer, with select dealer relationships including Joe's Pedals in the UK and Deluxe Guitars in Australia. The pedals are typically housed in hand-finished enclosures with bespoke graphics, and the small production runs have made the brand a favorite among collectors of boutique vintage-voiced effects.
Pigdog has 2 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Fuzz Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 1 artist, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include Karl Hyde.
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