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The downside of complex fuzzes is that they’re a little too wide-ranging, with to many settings you’ll probably never use. It’s easy to waste 20 minutes tweaking knobs without ever nailing the perfect tone. This is what inspired the Joe Gore Filth Interactive Fuzz. It has only four controls, but it’s a cornucopia of cool, quirky, and usable fuzz flavors.

The drive and level controls do what you’d expect. But unlike many fuzz drive controls, this one sounds great throughout its range. Extreme settings are molten-lava thick. Lower settings are like slightly cooled lava, maybe?

But the real action is in the two sliders. They're tone controls of a sort, but not in the usual way. Most fuzz tone controls are tone-sucking passive circuits situated downstream from the fuzz effect. But here, the sliders alter the voltages at the transistors, radically changing not only the tone, but also the timbre and response. They profoundly alter the fuzz’s core character.

How to use: Set desired gain and output levels. Move the sliders till it sounds awesome.

Cautions: Filth sounds best before any buffered effects. It usually works best at or near the front of your effect chain.

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Joe Gore Filth is highlighted for delivering a dirty, glitchy, and sputtering sound, characteristic of low bias fuzz pedals.
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The Joe Gore Filth is mentioned alongside the Keeley Fuzz Bender and Caroline Hawaiian Pizza, indicating a preference for pedals with unique tonal characteristics.
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Owners recommend the Joe Gore Filth for those seeking a distinctive, lo-fi fuzz effect that complements experimental and avant-garde musical styles.
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The Joe Gore Filth is praised for its ability to produce a wide range of fuzz tones, making it a versatile addition for fuzz enthusiasts.
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Joe Gore Pedals Cult Germanium Overdrive and Filth Fuzz | Vintage Guitar® magazine

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Joe Gore's Filth Fuzz pedal is a standout in the fuzz world, combining simplicity with versatility. While the Cult pedal impresses with a single control knob that unlocks a range of dynamic fuzz tones, the Filth pedal adds even more control with two sliders that tweak voltage through its transistors, offering a vast palette from vintage fuzz to modern overdrive. Both pedals excel in maintaining note dynamics, setting them apart from typical fuzz units. Despite their simplicity, these pedals provide a rich variety of sounds, making them solid choices for any guitarist's pedalboard. However, the Filth's additional controls may require a learning curve for those used to conventional fuzz pedals. Overall, these well-built pedals are a great addition for those seeking dynamic and responsive fuzz tones.

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Dallas Green

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Dallas Green is shown using the Joe Gore Filth fuzz pedal in a post on the official City and Colour Instagram account.

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"It’s easy to spend 20 minutes dicking around with the dials without nailing the perfect tone. I’ve always wished for a wild, highly variable fuzz that was a bit more “curated,” with easier access to the tones you’re likeliest to use. That’s what inspired the Filth Fuzz." Joe Gore, as quoted from Joe's inspiration behind the Filth on his website.