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Fuzz Face circuit
Two-knob fuzz, volume and fuzz. Very interactive with your guitar's volume control — rolling back cleans it up substantially.
Product detailSKU #1274228082315
DunlopJH-F1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dunlop's Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face, a two-knob fuzz pedal in the round enclosure. For players chasing late-'60s fuzz tones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classic rock and psychedelic lead tones with a cranked amp
- Players who ride the guitar volume knob to clean up
- Stoner and heavy riff work needing thick, saturated fuzz
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting tight, modern high-gain distortion
- Pedalboards short on space — the round housing eats room
- Players who want the fuzz to stay clean at low guitar volume
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Round enclosure
The classic Fuzz Face housing. Wide footprint and a foot switch you hit at an angle, not a standard rectangle box.
Detail 03
Fuzz control
Sets saturation. Low settings give a broken-up boost, high settings give the thick sustaining fuzz the circuit is known for.
Detail 04
Volume control
Output level. Set above unity to push a tube amp's front end harder, which is where much of the tone comes from.
Detail 05
Fuzz pedal, not distortion
Fuzz clips the signal far harder than a distortion box. Notes bloom and sustain; chords get woolly rather than defined.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Fuzz Face circuits dislike buffered pedals in front — put it first in the chain
- 02Wah before a fuzz can produce squeal; try wah after it
- 03Check the power requirement and polarity before assuming a standard board supply works
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it clean up with the guitar volume knob?
Yes — that interaction is central to how the circuit is played. Rolling the guitar volume back takes it from full fuzz to a lighter breakup without touching the pedal.
02Where should it go in my signal chain?
First, directly after the guitar. Fuzz Face circuits interact with your pickups, and buffers or other pedals in front change how the input behaves.
03Is fuzz the same as distortion?
No. Fuzz clips the signal much harder, giving a thicker, more saturated sound with long sustain and less note definition on chords. Distortion stays tighter and more articulate.
04Will it work with single coils and humbuckers?
Both work, and they sound noticeably different. Single coils give a brighter, more open fuzz; humbuckers push the circuit harder for a thicker, darker result.
