About This Item
Description
Boost and reverb in one enclosure — the Fat Shuga sweetens your dry tone with a lush T-Rex reverb algorithm, then pushes it into the front of your amp with a fat, transparent boost.
Which T-Rex reverb is this?
The Fat Shuga is T-Rex's boost-plus-reverb combo pedal — half of it is a warm, always-usable digital reverb with an analog dry path; the other half is a dedicated fat clean boost. For a reverb-only pedal with three algorithm modes and a Tone control, see the T-Rex Creamer Reverb.
Why guitarists choose this pedal
- Two independent stages — Reverb and Boost — with separate footswitches.
- Analog dry path preserves your guitar's core tone with zero-latency signal integrity.
- Fat Boost is voiced to add body and sparkle rather than sterile gain — perfect for solos over a clean amp.
- Compact, pedalboard-friendly with top-mounted jacks.
- 9 V DC or 9 V battery operation.
Controls and switches
- Reverb — mix of the wet reverb signal.
- Decay — how long the reverb tail rings out.
- Tone — high-frequency shape of the reverb signal.
- Boost — output level of the boost stage.
- Footswitch Reverb — engages the reverb stage.
- Footswitch Boost — engages the boost stage.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
- 9 V DC only, negative-center, 2.1 mm barrel (accepts 8.5–12.5 V DC).
- Current draw ~66 mA — modest for a digital reverb.
- 9 V battery capable — battery life ~5–7 hours with regular use.
- Buffered (FET) bypass — place the Fat Shuga late in the chain, after drives and modulation. The buffered output also helps drive long cable runs into the amp.
Technical specifications
| Model | T-Rex Fat Shuga Boost and Reverb |
| Effect type | Reverb + Clean Boost |
| Circuit | Digital reverb with analog-style boost |
| Controls | Reverb, Decay, Tone, Boost |
| Bypass | Buffered (FET) bypass |
| Input impedance | > 1 MΩ |
| Output impedance | < 1 kΩ |
| Power | 9 V DC (center-negative, 2.1 mm) or 9 V battery |
| Current draw | 66 mA |
| Jacks | Top-mounted input and output |
| Enclosure dimensions | 11.5 × 7.0 × 5.0 cm |
| Weight | 218 g |
| MPN / SKU | 811059011783 |
| GTIN (UPC/EAN) | 811059011783 |
| ASIN | B00ER81LKO |
| Country of manufacture | China (T-Rex Effects, Denmark) |
FAQ
How does it differ from a stand-alone reverb?
The Fat Shuga pairs the reverb with a dedicated clean boost, so you can lift your signal for solos while adding space in one enclosure. If you only need reverb with more voicing options, look at the Creamer Reverb instead.
Is the boost analog?
Yes — the boost stage is analog-style. The reverb runs as a digital algorithm alongside an analog dry path.
Where does it belong in my signal chain?
Reverb goes near the end of the chain — after distortion and modulation, before delay when running in series. The boost stage can also be used before the amp to push the front end harder.
Battery life?
Around 5–7 hours from a fresh 9 V alkaline — battery is fine for occasional use, but a regulated power supply is the daily-driver choice.
Warranty?
2-year manufacturer warranty.