About This Item
Description
Boost and reverb in one enclosure — the Fat Shuga pairs a creamy, touch-sensitive overdrive/boost with warm vintage reverb, giving you amp-like breakup and ambience from a single compact pedal.
Which T-Rex reverb is this?
The Fat Shuga is T-Rex's boost-plus-reverb combo pedal: a Cream control dials in tube-like vintage drive, and a built-in reverb adds room or hall ambience on top. For a reverb-only pedal with three modes plus Decay and Tone controls, look at the T-Rex Creamer.
Why guitarists choose this pedal
- Creamy overdrive/boost and reverb in one compact, ruggedly built unit.
- Dynamic, touch-sensitive drive with amp-like breakup — great as a solo boost.
- Warm vintage reverb with a Room/Hall switch.
- Simple controls: one knob for drive, one for reverb level.
- 9V DC operation, with a 9V battery for backup use.
Controls and switches
- Cream — sets the amount of creamy overdrive/boost.
- Reverb — reverb level.
- Room/Hall switch — selects the reverb type.
- On/off footswitch with status LED.
Connections & Power
- Input jack, output jack and 9V DC jack.
- 9V DC; accepts 8.5–12.5V DC. Use an isolated or regulated supply rather than a daisy chain.
- Current draw 66 mA at 9V DC.
- 9V (6F22) battery capable — battery life is 1–2 hours.
- Power supply not included.
| Model | T-Rex Fat Shuga Boost and Reverb |
|---|---|
| Effect type | Overdrive/boost + reverb |
| Controls | Cream, Reverb, Room/Hall switch, on/off footswitch |
| Input impedance | > 1 MΩ at 1 kHz |
| Output impedance | < 1 kΩ at 1 kHz |
| Max input level | 3 Vp-p |
| Power | 9V DC (8.5–12.5V) or 9V battery |
| Current draw | 66 mA |
| Battery life | 1–2 hours |
| Dimensions (incl. knobs) | 4.5 × 2.8 × 2 in (115 × 70 × 50 mm) |
| Weight | 7.7 oz (218 g) |
FAQ
Can I switch the boost and the reverb separately? No. The Fat Shuga has a single on/off footswitch; set the balance between drive and ambience with the Cream and Reverb knobs.
How does it differ from a stand-alone reverb? The Fat Shuga pairs the reverb with a creamy overdrive/boost, so you can lift your signal for solos while adding space in one enclosure. If you only need reverb with more shaping, the T-Rex Creamer adds a Spring mode plus Decay and Tone controls.
Which reverb types does it have? Two — Room and Hall, selected with a toggle switch.
Can I run it on a battery? Yes, but a 9V battery lasts only 1–2 hours. Use a regulated 9V DC supply (not included) for regular playing.
Where does it belong in my signal chain? Since it combines drive and reverb, it works best near the end of your drive section, feeding the amp — after other dirt pedals, before delay.
Warranty? 2-year manufacturer warranty.