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Description

The Fuzzrocious Demon King is the ultimate overdrive pedal for those who crave versatility and character in their sound. Handcrafted in the heart of Mount Laurel, NJ, this pedal combines boutique craftsmanship with innovative design, making it a standout choice for musicians who dare to push boundaries. The Demon King takes the original Demon pedal to new heights by incorporating a unique Gate/Boost mod and a dynamic feedback loop. This allows for an expanded range of tonal possibilities, from subtle warm overdrives to earth-shattering fuzz. Perfect for guitarists who play across genres, the Demon King is a favorite among renowned artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Minus the Bear, and Russian Circles. Whether you’re sculpting your sound in the studio or unleashing sonic fury on stage, the Demon King serves as a powerful tool in your musical arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Dual version of the original Demon pedal
  • Includes Gate/Boost mod for enhanced tonal flexibility
  • Equipped with a feedback loop for creative sound manipulation
  • Handcrafted with high-grade components
  • Used by notable artists such as Queens of the Stone Age and Russian Circles

Product specs

Brand Fuzzrocious
Model Demon King
Finish Hand Painted
Year 2014
Made In United States
Categories Distortion Pedals, Fuzz Pedals and Effects

FAQs

What type of effects does the Fuzzrocious Demon King pedal provide?

The Fuzzrocious Demon King offers a combination of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz effects, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities from subtle drive to heavy, saturated fuzz.

How does the Fuzzrocious Demon King differ from other overdrive pedals?

The Demon King is unique with its blend of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz, plus a feedback loop function, providing more versatility and creative control compared to typical overdrive pedals.

Is the Fuzzrocious Demon King suitable for bass guitar?

Yes, the Fuzzrocious Demon King works well with bass guitars, delivering a rich, full-bodied tone that maintains low-end clarity while adding grit and character.

What power requirements does the Fuzzrocious Demon King have?

The Fuzzrocious Demon King requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used for guitar pedals, ensuring compatibility with most pedalboard power setups.

Can the Fuzzrocious Demon King be used for live performances?

Absolutely, the Fuzzrocious Demon King is designed for both studio and live use, offering robust build quality and versatile sound shaping suitable for various performance settings.

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Fuzzrocious Pedals

Fuzzrocious DEMON KING on guitar

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Fuzzrocious DEMON KING on guitar

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Fuzzrocious Demon King Pedal Demo w/ Pablo Davila of IRIST

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Nuclear Blast Records

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Fuzzrocious Demon King

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Fuzzrocious Pedals Demon King Pedal Demo and Review

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SLCAudio

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fuzzrocious Demon King.

Features and functionality

  • The pedal features a middle switch acting as a gate/boost for added gain and a sputtery, gated fuzz sound.

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  • The left footswitch activates a feedback feature, allowing for dynamic feedback manipulation similar to a Digitech Freqout.

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  • The red knob controls feedback characteristics, enabling diverse sound customization when combined with drive and tone adjustments.

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  • The tone knob effectively allows the pedal to transition from a thick sound to a tighter, higher frequency-focused output.

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User experience

  • The pedal's build quality and aesthetic styling receive praise for being both robust and visually appealing.

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  • Owners report it as a versatile overdrive/distortion pedal, capable of delivering a "bluesbreaker" quality at lower gain settings while maintaining a thick, fat sound.

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Comparisons

  • Offers more versatility than the OCD pedal, with enhanced tone shaping through drive and tone knob synergy.

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  • Described as a finely tuned Rat pedal with a more flexible gain range, offering a smoother sound across its full gain spectrum than typical Rat pedals.

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  • When compared to the Dirty Haggard Audio 797, it's noted that the Demon King excels at lower gain settings, while the 797 is more aggressive and better for high gain.

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Use cases and applications

  • Suitable for a range of tones from dark, wooly distortion to brighter sounds appropriate for metal genres.

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  • Especially suited for users who enjoy heavy distortion and seek a pedal that bridges the gap between light overdrive and fuzz.

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5.0 out of 5

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Bass grit

The Fuzzrocious Demon King was the final piece I needed for my bass pedalboard. I purchased a Hand painted over kid painted version of this pedal directly from Fuzzrocious. Though the pedals takes a bit to be made, (every pedal is handmade and handpainted) it is well worth the wait. The first switch on the pedal (furthest right) is like a Fulltone OCD but retains low end unlike the original OCD pedals. Whats great is that Ryan at Fuzzrocious is a bassist and builds these pedals with bass players in mind. The second channel (middle button) is a gate/more gain button that basically turns this pedal into a ripping fuzz that cuts through the mix. What I found interesting with this pedal is that the gate really clamps your signal, which is perfect for short, staccato'd stops if thats your thing. They final switch is a feedback loop which can either be latching or momentary. I choose the latching option so that my foot does not need to be glued to the pedal in order for the feedback to be engaged. This feedback is also tunable which you can tweak to your liking. The only thing I noticed is that the feedback loop does not work with my JHS Colour box engaged in front of the Demon King in the chain. However, when I turn the colour box off, the feedback loop works fine.

Artist usage

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See how Joe Trohman uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Joe Trohman

Guitarist

Fall Out Boy

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In an Instagram post by Joe Trohman, he showcases his collection of pedals, including the Fuzzrocious Demon King, as he prepares to move his studio.

See how Nick Reinhart uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Nick Reinhart

Singer, Guitarist

Death Grips

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Nick has a Fuzzrocious Demon King on this board

See how Taylor Madison uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Taylor Madison

Guitarist

Superheaven

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Taylor talks about this pedal at 3:01 into the video.

See how Philip Jamieson uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Philip Jamieson

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Caspian

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Philip Jamieson uses the Fuzzrocious Demon King pedal, as showcased in his Instagram post featuring his "Friday's weapons of choice."

See how Eddie Breckenridge uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Eddie Breckenridge

Bassist

Thrice

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Eddie Breckenridge is shown using the Fuzzrocious Demon King pedal in a photo on Instagram, shared by thewoodenlung.

See how Fred Sablan uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Fred Sablan

Bassist, Composer

Deftones

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Verified via Bass Guitar Magazine

In an interview with Bass Guitar Magazine, Fred Sablan mentions using the Fuzzrocious Demon King overdrive pedal.

See how Denver Dalley uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Denver Dalley

Guitarist

Desaparecidos

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Denver Dalley showcases his Fuzzrocious Demon King pedal on Instagram, highlighting it as one of his favorite new additions to his collection.

See how Jesse Matthewson uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Jesse Matthewson

Guitarist

KEN mode

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Verified via Premierguitar

"To help add a layer of filth, and keep consistency when renting amps, I’ve been utilizing the Fuzzrocious Demon King a lot. Aside from my tuner, it’s probably the most-used pedal on my board right now."

See how Tanner Merritt uses Fuzzrocious Demon King

Tanner Merritt

Singer, Guitarist

O'Brother

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Seen on Tanners's pedalboard in various photographs found on the blog in the URL.

Genre Usage

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