Detail 01
2 x BC108 silicon transistors
Form the pedal’s silicon-based fuzz circuit.
Product detailSKU #1500000477457
VOXVFZ-1 Fuzz Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
VOX’s VFZ-1 is a silicon fuzz pedal built around two BC108 transistors and a control set that goes beyond Fuzz and level adjustment. Bass Cut can tighten the low end, while Tone Cut rounds off the top end; the Crunch switch introduces lower-gain textures. The pedal is designed to respond to pick attack and guitar-volume changes, with smooth compression, sustained fuzz, and a mid-forward voice. Its high input impedance is intended to keep it responsive at different points in a pedal chain, including after buffers or wah pedals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adjusting low-end tightness, high-end smoothness, and lower-gain fuzz textures from the pedal itself.
- Pedalboards that place fuzz after a buffer or wah pedal in the signal chain.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A player needing a supplied power source; the 9V DC power supply is not included.
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
Bass Cut, Tone Cut, and Crunch switch
Provide dedicated low-end, high-end, and lower-gain texture adjustments.
Detail 03
High input impedance
Allows placement after buffers or wah pedals while retaining the pedal’s intended response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 9V DC power.
- 02A power supply is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the VFZ-1 be used after a buffer or wah?
Yes. Its high input impedance is designed to work reliably anywhere in the signal chain, including after buffers or wah pedals.
02What does the Crunch switch do?
It adds lower-gain textures without relying only on turning down the guitar volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Crunch switch
- Control Knobs
- Fuzz, bass cut, tone cut
- Pickup Configuration
- H
- Circuitry
- Silicon-based fuzz circuit
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1/4 inch instrument output
- Input
- 1/4 inch instrument input
- Power Requirement
- 9V DC
1 detailsIn the box
- Power Supply Included
- ✕ Not included
6 detailsOther
- Transistors
- 2 x BC108 silicon transistors
- Pedal Type
- Fuzz pedal
- Product Type
- Guitar effects pedal
- Enclosure
- Metal enclosure
- Series
- VFZ
- Model Number
- VFZ-1
