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Description

Unleash a wave of sonic nostalgia with the SM Fuzz, a masterpiece in fuzz effect pedals that bridges the gap between vintage warmth and modern reliability. Crafted for musicians who crave that classic, gritty distortion, the SM Fuzz is powered by hand-selected AC128 germanium transistors, ensuring each note is rich, textured, and dripping with character.

Designed with temperature-tolerant circuitry, this pedal performs consistently in any environment, whether you're at a sweltering outdoor gig or in a chilly basement studio. The true bypass design guarantees your tone remains uncolored when the pedal is off, while the ultra-bright blue LED ensures you never lose sight of your settings on a dark stage. Its on/off volume pot offers intuitive control, letting you dial in the perfect amount of fuzz with ease.

With a custom-designed circuit, the SM Fuzz is not just about recreating the past but enhancing it, delivering a fuzz sound that is both classic and innovative. Plus, the 9V power input makes it a breeze to integrate into any pedalboard setup.

Elevate your sound with the SM Fuzz, the pedal that promises to be more than just an effect—it's a statement.

Key Features:

  • Hand-selected AC128 germanium transistors
  • Temperature tolerant circuitry
  • True bypass for uncolored tone
  • Ultra-bright blue LED
  • On/off volume pot
  • 9V power input
  • Custom designed circuit
scottmckeonmusic

scottmckeonmusic

Introducing The Scott McKeon Fuzz Pedal

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Introducing The Scott McKeon Fuzz Pedal

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scottmckeonmusic

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The UK’s Best Boutique Fuzz? Scott McKeon on his SM Fuzz Pedals

Peach Guitars

Peach Guitars

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The FUZZ of choice for PROS like Ariel Posen, Gary Clark Jr & Doyle Bramhall II Scott McKeon SM FUZZ

Walt Grace Vintage

Walt Grace Vintage

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Scott McKeon | SM Fuzz - Not just a pedal for Blues!

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TUNNEL OF REVERB

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The ULTIMATE Octave Fuzz??? | Let's Test The Scott McKeon SM FUZZ Octave Fuzz!

Peach Guitars

Peach Guitars

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SM Fuzz NKT275 Demo & Comparison w Original SM Fuzz

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주원기타 | JoowonGuitar

Reviews

Critic Reviews

SM Fuzz review | Guitar World

guitarworld.com

The SM Fuzz is a standout in the fuzz pedal market, offering rare availability and an authentic vintage fuzz sound at a competitive price. Its germanium transistors deliver a rich tone with excellent response to guitar volume, making it a versatile tool for musicians. However, its side-mounted knobs and on/off switching may not appeal to everyone. Despite these minor drawbacks, the pedal's overall performance and value make it a must-have for fuzz enthusiasts.

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Scott McKeon SM Fuzz review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

The SM Fuzz delivers classic 60s germanium fuzz tones with a dynamic response, making it a sought-after pedal for enthusiasts. Its temperature-tolerant circuitry is a notable feature, ensuring consistent performance without the typical reliability issues. The pedal's touch-sensitive nature allows for nuanced sound control, from clean tones to rich fuzz, offering a rewarding playing experience. However, its high price and side-mounted knobs might not appeal to everyone. Despite these drawbacks, the SM Fuzz is a top-quality pedal that stands out in its category, making it a worthy investment for serious musicians.

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thoroliversen

Magic fuzz pedal

I find this fuzz pedal great for my style of music, which is a kind of blues meets soul meets jazz. Listen to Scott McKeon's promo video on his webpage for this pedal (http://www.smfuzz.com/). That's just the sound I get through my amps which is either a Fender Blues jr, a Genz Benz Black Pearl 30 or a clone of a Fuchs ODS 50.

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See how Peter Honoré uses SM Fuzz

Peter Honoré

Guitarist

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Verified via Photo

Featured in this Instagram post by Honoré.

See how Tyler Bryant uses SM Fuzz

Tyler Bryant

Singer, Guitarist

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown

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Verified via GuitarPlayer.com

He's talking about it in the interview with guitarplayer.com. He used this pedal on "Say A Prayer" and "House That Jack Built" on the "Wild Child Record".

See how Robbie McIntosh uses SM Fuzz

Robbie McIntosh

Guitarist

Pretenders

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Verified via YouTube

@2.06 you can spot this fuzz on his board

See how Scott McKeon uses SM Fuzz

Scott McKeon

Guitarist

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Verified via SM Fuzz

McKeon builds his own fuzz pedals, also called SM fuzz. SM Fuzz is used by a variety of artists, including James Bay, Gary Clark Jr., Robbie McIntosh, and Craig Ross. McKeon recalls his experiences with creating his fuzz pedals:

It really was a stroke of luck that the pedal actually worked. I’d never been able to find a fuzz pedal that was readily available and sounded authentic, so i though i\’d have a go at making one myself. My soldering skills weren’t great, and after a few burns and frustrating hours i plugged it in. to my surprise it worked and sounded great. warm, fuzzy, saturated and yet when the guitar volume is turned down a little. It ended up being a main stay on my pedal board ever since. I got a fair amount of interest from different players who wanted to get a similar sound, and asked me if i could make them one.

Mentioned as one of the pedals in November 2022 Guitar World issue (the link to the article).

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Eric “King” Zapata

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

King Zapata mentions his SM Fuzz in this interview at 29:30 saying:

The fuzz is Scott McKeon Fuzz. It's out of London, England. It's a Fuzz Face, but it's not temperamental like most fuzz faces are. It's germanium, but he found a way to make it work in the summer time.

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