Ashbass FUZZbrite

Really easy to get started using with basic volume and depth knob. On amplifier adjustments can REALLY affect fuzztone, so time spent knob twiddling will reward you.

I can hit the Seeds tone I've been searching for, but it's taking me longer to get the Music Machine and Jesus and Mary Chain fuzz. So far, I think I made a wise purchase and will get most of what I want over time. My sweet spot so far is at the Fuzzbrite 8-10 depth, 6-9 volume, and amplifier at volume 5+. Treble/bass controls also make a big difference.

I first tried it with a cheap practice SS amp and it definitely improved the sound, but did not come close to what I was looking for. When I chained it to my Selmer Treble & Bass 50 Mk III and warmed up the valves, I knew everything was gonna be alright. I use it with a an old Framus baritone with two single coil pickups.

My cabinet is an old B&H speaker cab with a Goodmans Audiom 51 Green 20 UK/40 USA watt 16 ohm 1960's speaker, closed back and it has an an already amazing sustain on it's own, and adds extra bite to the Fuzzbrite.

Seems solid, if blocky. I'll gig with it.

Ashbass has been extremely helpful and responsive so far and I have no reason to doubt they will be that way in the future.

Fuzzed out psych punk, noise, metal, hard core, and garage rock. This should do me right.

Been playing 20+ years.

I dig the fuzzzzzzz, and the Fuzzbrite does it's job well.

I'd buy another. It's priced right.

I submitted a review for the Fuzzbrite a few days ago but it never got posted. I tried to email Harmony Central regarding this but I cannot find a contact link other than to the webmaster which just sent the email back to me undelivered twice. So, I'm going to give it another try...The pedal does not come with a manual but it really is not needed. Simple instrument in and outs with ac adapter port along with volume and depth control knobs. The pedal features true bypass and I really think it sounds best when running off of a carbon battery (germanium transistors?). This pedal is super easy to use.

The Fuzzbrite is basically an updated clone of the Mosrite Fuzzrite pedal. Having never owned a Fuzzrite pedal I cannot judge how close the Fuzzbrite is to an original but I do know this is definitely the 60's buzz fuzz sound I was looking for in allowing me to obtain those cool psychedelic fuzz tones I grew up with. I can easily get the Satisfaction, Psychotic Reaction, Yarbirds tones that just cannot be had from other fuzz pedals. In used to own a Verbatone Verbafuzz pedal which I thought did a pretty close job of obtaining those tones but the Ashbass Fuzzbrite blows that pedal away.

The pedal seems to be very well made although I did add some stick-on feet to the bottom so the pedal won't slide around when I'm using the footswitch. I would have no fears of using it without a backup.

Other than a few emails regarding the purchase from eBay I've not really needed to deal with any customer support issues, but I don't think it would be a problem should such a situation arise.

I play various types of rock music (mostly my own material) but this pedal will definitely fit the bill when I'm looking for a 60's vibe to the music. I have been playing more years than I want to admit to. I'm not going to list all my gear here, but basically Fender Strats into various tube amps and several other pedals. If lost or stolen I would without question purchase another one. I love how easy it is to get great fuzz tones out of this pedal. I very highly recommend this pedal to anyone seeking that 60's psychedelic buzz tone!

Out of the box terrific sound (see below). Very easy 2-knob operation, no instructions included but none needed.

In my search for a certain guitar tones I have tendency to go through several pedals in my quest for an elusive sound. I have been searching for the right kind of fuzz that will give me that 60's psychedelic fuzz sound (Psychotic Reaction, Yardbirds, Satisfaction...the buzz fuzz sound). I thought I had found it a while back with the Verbafuzz pedal which when tweaked right would come really close to that sound...yet it still didn't quite nail it. After checking out the sound clips and although having never owned a Mosrite Fuzzrite pedal I figured I'd give the Fuzzbrite a try. Wow, this definitely nails the elusive sound! I think it sounds best with a carbon type battery (possibly germaniums?). It sound terrific with the rest of my set up. Mostly running various strats through various effects and amps.

Appears to be well built. I did add some adhesive feet to the bottom to keep it from sliding around on the floor.

Haven't had a need for customer support.

For the price it's had to beat the Fuzzbrite, a terrific value! If stolen would definitely purchase another one. I recommend this pedal to anyone seeking that 60's psychedelic buzz fuzz sound.

Two dials and a foot switch make this pedal very easy to use. I got the sound I was looking for in seconds.

I have been looking for a pedal to get Davie Allan's 60's fuzztone sound for ages and this pedal is it. I love the sound of this pedal for the type of music I play. I use this pedal in my set up along with a Mosrite guitar and Fender Vibroking amp and a EHX Memory Man.

Very solid, good build quality. I would use this live.

I've not had any problems with the pedal so no need to contact the company.

I've been playing instrumental/surf music for 17 years and this pedal is perfect for all my Fuzztone needs. If it were lost or stolen I would definately buy another one.

Great fuzz pedal. If you want to sound like 60s garage punk, this pedal is for you?? Long life to fuuuuzzzz sound. Thanks ash.

Loud fuzz pedal, with very clean sound. Great??

Very friendly customer

Fuzz lover, so great pedal for me

Chances are if you've purchased one of these you already know what you're in for. Just a straight up classic fuzz. Very simple to use, only two knobs, just plug it in and you're off. No manual needed. How can something this easy NOT get a 10??

This is the sound I've been searching for. I'm still using it on different equipment, but no matter what you're using it with you're going to get that classic garage/60's kinda tone. It almost sounds like your speaker is busted, I love it. This is not your typical dirty sounding guitar. After listening to some sound samples I knew I had to have it.

I'd depend on it without a backup at this point. But I've only owned it for so long.

No problems as of yet. It doesn't seem like anythings going to mess up anytime soon though. It shipped pretty quickly and the purchase went smoothly. There were no problems so I never had to deal with the maker. So no rating here is a good rating.

I've always loved the old fuzz sounds but it always seemed so hard to get a hold of and finding an original is unthinkable considering the prices. This pedal solves both these problems.
If lost or stolen, of course I'd buy another.
What do I love about it? It's the fuzz I've wanted!
Couldn't really compare it to others, the originals are out of the question. I can only compare it to records and it's the same sound.
The only thing I wish it had is a clip for the battery, but I can live without that as long as it sounds the way it does.

Very easy to use, plug it in, turn the knobs.

I use this with a AVRI Jazzmaster through a 65 Bandmaster. The Fuzzbrite nails the Davie Allan fuzz sound.

I have yet to gig with as I just received it yesterday but it is very well solidly and I see no need to gig with a backup.

Ashley has very good comunication and from my dealings I am sure would stand behind his product.

I play Instermental guitar music, Surf-Hot Rod music.
If my Fuzzbrite were lost or stolen I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
It has the Fuzzrite sound I was searching for down cold.
A great product at an unbeatable price!

The pedal is incredible. Everything that one would want out of a fuzz pedal is given in this little box. I didn't receive a manual, but it's very easy to use if you don't have one.

The pedal gives that distinct 60's sound just like the Stones. You can also turn the tone all the way down on your guitar and turn the knobs all the way up on the pedal to get a very rich/creamy sound. I currently play it out of a Marshall MG series amp. It sounds really cool before a Wah pedal, too.

Yeah, this pedal will not break by itself. It'll play for years. It's so simply constructed. This pedal wouldn't require a backup at all. If it ever needed repairs, the most you'd have to spend on is a book on electronics to know how to fix this thing.

AshBass was great.

I'm into Funk/Rock/Jazz. The pedal makes all three dirtier and earthier. The only thing that could make this pedal better would be a secure battery compartment or a metal sleeve inside that could hold the battery in place.

Hey, how simple do you want? True bypass, volume and depth. It's all you need and they all work.......

I've used this with a '62 strat, Schecter Tele and Line 6 Variax 700 through a Fender Cyber Twin on various settings. It's all pretty much one sound. Bluesbreakers beware, but if you want that 60's Ventures rasping fuzz (think 'Peach Fuzz', 'The Swingin' Creeper' et al), or indeed Davie Allen's fuzz, this is AN EXACT replica of those sounds. And that's why I bought one.
A wasp in a tin.Superb.

Other reviewers have said it's built like a tank. It is and I can't see any problems with it. It will probably out-live me.

Got this recently off E-Bay and Ashley was real friendly and helpful and it arrived in the UK in double quick time

If this was lost/stolen, I would replace it tomorrow. The $105 I paid for this is a fraction of what you would pay for an original Fuzzrite (or indeed a boutique distortion/fuzz) and I honestly never thought I'd own one. If you love THAT sound, well here it is, simple as that.

VERY easy to use.only two knobs for depth and volume...

When you want to sound like hendrix, this is the pedal to go. in a few minute s you have that cool hendrix sound. mine isnt noisy at all when i play it through my marshall jtm 45.
the depth knob gives you many possible fuzz sounds !!

i have it now for two weeks, so it should and it does work perfectly.

No need of it. but ashley is a very friendly guy !!!

The Fuzz To Go !!!