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Description

The Humongous Fuzz is here. The Pepers' take on a classic and very well sought after out of production pedal. This thing sounds HUMONGOUS! It has the classic controls and a bunch more functionality. Clean blends should be on everything these days, so it has one. The fuzz iii setting is a hidden gem found on cheap orange coloured clones, on the Humongous Fuzz it's an actual setting on the rotary switch. The Mode Footswitch toggles between boost mode or fuzz mode. The extra control..... Well that's if you want to add something a little extra. Something of the heavy metal EQ persuasion. The extra EQ bands can be isolated internally via dip switches. Housed in a silver 1590BB2 with snazzy black faceplates to stick with the aesthetic of the original. Internal non-sacrificial reverse polarity protection and power filtering ensure that this pedal can be used with any 9v power supply with negative centre jack (BOSS style)

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog
Metalhead Productions

Metalhead Productions

Pepers' Pedals Humongous Fuzz

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Pepers' Pedals Humongous Fuzz

Metalhead Productions

Metalhead Productions

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz.

Features and functionality

  • The Humongous Fuzz combines an FZ-2 with a clean blend and an HM-2 EQ via the Extra knob, offering versatile tonal options.

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  • Mode Fuzz 3 blends Fuzz 1 and 2, enhancing the pedal's sonic range for high-gain enthusiasts.

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  • The Humongous Fuzz includes a unique BOOST mode on a separate footswitch, unlike other Hyper Fuzz clones.

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  • The pedal is praised for its extreme and "glorious" fuzz tone, appealing to those seeking over-the-top sound textures.

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  • The Humongous Fuzz features a "secret mode" by balancing the switch between mode 1 and 2, activating both for a unique blended fuzz sound.

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Use cases and applications

  • The pedal's clean boost feature serves as a secondary clean channel, effectively boosting an HM-2W.

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  • Users have reported success using an equalizer after the Humongous Fuzz to fine-tune the sound precisely for their setup.

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  • The pedal integrates well into complex setups, such as those involving a Meris LVX and Mercury X, indicating versatility in various signal chains.

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  • The boost setting is praised for adding "hair on its chest," enhancing sustain and fullness in high-gain setups.

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Comparisons

  • Described as stacking well, the Humongous Fuzz is noted for its compatibility with other high-gain setups.

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  • It is noted that the Humongous Fuzz in fuzz position 2 mimics the Boss Hyper Fuzz, while fuzz 1 resembles a Fuzz Face, offering distinct tonal options.

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Build quality

  • A special edition black version was released for the 2nd anniversary, adding collector's appeal.

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User experience

  • Enthusiasts with extensive collections appreciate the Humongous Fuzz for its ability to satisfy diverse fuzz preferences, often paired with other favorite fuzz pedals.

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  • Users describe the pedal's fuzz 2 setting as achieving the "Dopethrone" tone, making it ideal for Electric Wizard-style doom metal.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners suggest modding the pedal to include settings for 1+2, 2+3, and 1+3 combinations using a three-way switch, enhancing tonal versatility.

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nick_danola

Best Fuzz Ever

I love this pedal. This is the ultimate version of the famous Shen-Ei Super Fuzz circuit. It has the features of both the Boss Hyper Fuzz (FZ-2) and the Behringer Super Fuzz combined into one box… with extra goodies. You get the 2 fuzz modes and boost mode, but also a 4th setting that mimics the 1.5 setting on the Behringer you can get by putting the switch delicately between Mode 1 and 2 and mixing the signals. Nice to have that option and not have to worry about stomping to hard and knocking fully into one of the 2 Fuzz modes. There is an “Extra” knob that dials in additional gnarly fuzz. Totally unnecessary, but fun nonetheless. The real secret sauce of this pedal in the blend knob. This is the only version of this circuit I have found with a blend. It’s cool to have for guitar, but makes this the best Super Fuzz ever for a bass guitar. since I have a Boss Hyper Fuzz already on my guitar board, I primarily use this on my bass board. It sounds “humongous”. I can get that crazy scooped Fuzz sound of Mode 2, but dial in just enough of my clean signal to cut through the mix and keep my pitch clearly defined. Super Fuzz always sounds good on bass by itself, but this is the first version that also sounds good in the mix with a full band. It’s so heavy but still so musical. Just buy one. Do it.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

For bass I find the sweet spot is both the treble and bass controls at 2 to 3 o’clock in Mode 2, and keep my mix knob at about 10 o’clock.

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See how Thomas Jäger uses Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz

Thomas Jäger

Singer, Guitarist

Monolord

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Verified via YouTube

In the "Monolord Gear Rundown" video produced by Metalhead Productions, Thomas Jäger demonstrates his pedalboard, which includes the Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz, confirming its use on newer albums.

See how Tom Blankenship uses Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz

Tom Blankenship

Bassist

My Morning Jacket

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Verified via Premier Guitar

According to the "My Morning Jacket Rig Rundown" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar, Tom Blankenship's pedalboard includes a Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz.

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nick_danola

nick_danola

Gear IQ 253

1 alternative for Peper Pedals Humongous Fuzz, curated by the Equipboard community.

Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz

$310.00

Vintage or Discontinued similar sound

The Boss was the inspiration for this pedal, the Humongous Fuzz just added a few features that add versatility and make it even more usable.

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