1134 Fuzz from FH(fx)
In the last year or so I’ve met some great pedal builders, one of the cats that comes to mind is Tom Dalton. A man on a mission to build a new breed of fuzz tones and useful gadgets.
With the combination of avant-garde artwork and intelligent designs Dalton’s pedals are quickly becoming some of the most popular, highly respected stompboxes the scene has gotten their hands on the last year or so. He is the beatnik of the effects pedal world, avoiding the conventional look and sound of the guitar pedal as we know it.
Tom’s work ethic is like no other person I have come across, always working on a way to better and revamp his effects. The Algal Bloom Fuzz is an example of this, it’s facelift consisted of a fourth Starve knob that was added to up it’s tone possibilities.
Another FH(fx) pedal that recently went through some changes is The Hugger, a Duel Boost Loop/Pedal Awakener with two toggle-switchable boost circuits and toggle switchable true bypass loop in between them. For more reliability and consistency from pedal to pedal, The Hugger will now feature printed circuitboards (courtesy of good friends Mellowtone). There is also a new foot switchable version of The Hugger wthout the toggles.
And, the one thing that’s for certain, that you can always count on, is the change of the artwork on his pedals, it makes it so that you have cool limited runs of them. Tom is also responsible for the Fuzzhugger.com website, there is a Myspace page in the works and a handful of new demos coming soon.
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The 1134 Fuzz, developed by FuzzHugger(fx) (FH(fx)), is a distinctive fuzz pedal known for its aggressive and versatile tonal characteristics.
Key Features:
- High-Gain Fuzz: The 1134 Fuzz delivers a powerful, splattery synth-like fuzz, capable of producing a wide range of textures from blistering leads to growling rhythms.
- Dynamic Response: Players can achieve various fuzz tones by adjusting their guitar’s volume knob, allowing for seamless transitions between different levels of intensity.
- Artistic Design: FuzzHugger(fx) is recognized for its avant-garde artwork and unique pedal aesthetics, making each unit visually appealing.
Evolution and Legacy:
The 1134 Fuzz has been discontinued and succeeded by the Chalice pedal, which incorporates the core circuit of the 1134 Fuzz along with additional features for enhanced versatility.
Conclusion:
The 1134 Fuzz by FuzzHugger(fx) stands out for its aggressive fuzz tones and dynamic responsiveness, catering to guitarists seeking a versatile and expressive fuzz pedal. Its evolution into the Chalice pedal reflects FuzzHugger(fx)’s commitment to innovation and meeting the diverse needs of musicians.