Detail 01
Hybrid silicon and germanium transistor circuit
The circuit combines the stated high-gain silicon character with the stated smoother germanium character.
Product detailSKU #1500000403610
MXRCustom Shop Hybrid Fuzz Effects Pedal Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MXR’s Custom Shop Hybrid Fuzz combines silicon and germanium transistors in one fuzz circuit. The silicon side is described as snarling and high gain, while the germanium side brings a smoother, shaggy warmth. Output and fuzz are the pedal’s two controls, covering a wide range of Fuzz Face-style distortion sounds without a crowded interface. It also responds to the guitar’s volume control, cleaning up as that control is rolled back. The black enclosure carries artwork by One Horse Town.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar setups using the instrument’s volume control to move from fuzz toward a cleaner sound.
- Players seeking Fuzz Face-style distortion from a two-control pedal.
- Psychedelic guitar parts that call for strong fuzz saturation.
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.
Detail 02
Output and fuzz controls
Level and fuzz amount are adjusted from two controls.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its cleanup behavior depends on rolling back the guitar’s own volume control.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What controls are on the Hybrid Fuzz?
It has output and fuzz controls.
02Does it react to guitar volume changes?
Yes. It cleans up when the guitar’s volume control is rolled back.
03Which transistor types does it use?
The circuit combines silicon and germanium transistors.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.04
