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Description
Modular Fuzz lets you swap between six analog fuzz circuits on plug-in modules, then shapes any of them with a nine-control parametric EQ and an independent octave-up circuit with blend, all in a fully analog, mechanical true-bypass design.
Why guitarists choose the Modular Fuzz
- Six swappable analog fuzz modules (Modern Fuzz, Modern Fuzz Deluxe, Fuzz Classic Vintage, Fuzz Classic Modern, Page MkII, Goat Head) plug into the pedal with no soldering.
- A nine-control 3-band parametric EQ (four external knobs, five internal trimmers) tailors bass, mid, and treble response for any module, with +/-20dB per band.
- An onboard octave-up circuit with its own footswitch and a dedicated BLEND control ranges from a clean boost to full octave fuzz.
- Mechanical true bypass on each circuit keeps your unaffected tone uncolored.
- Current production ships with all six modules, so you get a full fuzz collection instead of one fixed circuit.
Fuzz modules
- Modern Fuzz — From vintage-style tones at low settings to snarling fuzz at high settings; cleans up with the guitar's volume.
- Modern Fuzz Deluxe — Adds a jumper-selectable DIST or OD clipping type for a smoother feel and more headroom.
- Fuzz Classic Vintage — Lower gain with a looser, softer feel, in the spirit of the classic round-enclosure fuzz.
- Fuzz Classic Modern — Higher gain with a tighter, crisper feel for later-era tones.
- Page MkII — A rough, aggressive Tone Bender MkII-style fuzz with heavy snarl.
- Goat Head — A Ram's Head Big Muff-style circuit with onboard TONE and GAIN trimmers.
Controls and switches
- VOLUME / FUZZ — Output level and fuzz amount for the installed module.
- BASS LEVEL / MID LEVEL / MID FREQ / TREBLE LEVEL — External parametric EQ controls, +/-20dB per band on the level controls.
- Internal trimmers — BASS FREQ, BASS Q, MID Q, TREBLE FREQ, and TREBLE Q fine-tune the EQ's frequency and resonance internally.
- Octave VOL, OCT and BLEND — Set octave level, octave/fuzz amount and dry blend; fully counter-clockwise BLEND turns the octave section into a boost, fully clockwise removes the dry blend.
- Fuzz and octave footswitches — The octave circuit switches independently of the fuzz.
Power
- Runs on a 9V DC center-negative supply (9V maximum) rated at 50mA minimum; a power supply is not included.
| Effect type | Modular analog fuzz with parametric EQ and octave-up |
|---|---|
| Modules | 6: Modern Fuzz, Modern Fuzz Deluxe, Classic Vintage, Classic Modern, Page MkII, Goat Head |
| EQ | 3-band parametric, +/-20 dB, 9 controls (4 external, 5 internal) |
| Octave | Octave-up with VOL, OCT and BLEND, independently switchable |
| Bypass | Mechanical true bypass on each circuit |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative, 9V max |
| Required supply current | 50 mA minimum |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Output impedance | 100 kΩ |
| Footprint | 2.7 x 4.875 in (69 x 124 mm) |
| Warranty | 5-year Jackson Audio VIP Warranty |
FAQ
How many fuzz modules are included? Current production ships with all six modules: Modern Fuzz, Modern Fuzz Deluxe, Fuzz Classic Vintage, Fuzz Classic Modern, Page MkII, and Goat Head.
Do I need to solder to swap modules? No. The modules are plug-in boards: open the pedal, pull the installed module and plug in another.
What does the octave BLEND control do? Fully counter-clockwise, the octave circuit acts as a boost that can drive the fuzz or another pedal; fully clockwise removes the dry blend entirely for full octave fuzz.
Can I use the octave without the fuzz? Yes. The octave circuit is independently foot-switchable.
Is a power supply included? No. Modular Fuzz requires a 9V DC center-negative supply rated at 50mA or more, sold separately.
Is the bypass true bypass? Yes, mechanical true bypass on each circuit.
Does Modular Fuzz have presets or MIDI? No. Tone changes come from swapping modules and adjusting the EQ and octave controls, not from digital presets or MIDI.