Ashbass FUZZbrite

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 !!!

It is a fuzz. If it is hard for oyu to use, I fear for you.

That classic fuzz sound that I have been searching for. The best sounding fuzz I have ever used. "Satisfaction" in a box. The Stones should use it on tour. It would make them sound more like themselves.

See "Sound Quality"

Two knobs: Volume and Depth. Depth controls the bias of the fuzz. Volume controls the gain. Very easy to get a good sound out of. No manual, none necessary.

True-bypass and built in AC jack are very nice touches, essential for a 9-volt-free pedalboard.

Does only one thing and does it very well: FUZZ! Not especially tweakable, but at the same time it has a lot of range. You can go from a huge, chunky, wall-of-fuzz to trebly, nasal, mosquito tones. If there's a fuzz tone in your head, you can probably get it out of this pedal. Contains all the classic sounds from all those Nuggets-type singles and many of the Stones and Mudhoney sounds as well.

I am using a Gibson L6-S through an Ampeg VL-502 through a 2x12. FuzzBrite plays very well with other pedals, surprisingly, allowing for some even bigger "cascading" fuzz and distortion tones. Try it with a clean boost or a linear power booster in front for some seriously out-of-control tones.

Not particularly noisy, especially for a fuzz. There is noise at high-gain settings, but... it's a mid-60's fuzz clone! That's part of the deal.

Oh... I forgot to say that this pedal sounds FANTASTIC! I had a big smile on my face the first time I plugged it in. Excellent.

Very solidly built. Someday I may use it to protect my family.

Definitely would depend on it without a backup.

I bought the pedal directly from Ashley Bass (via eBay) and he was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely buy from him again. Although I've had no problems with the pedal, I expect that he would take care of any problems.

I play punk-influenced rock music (Mudhoney, Pixies, Buzzcocks, etc.) This pedal fits into my sound well. I have been playing for 13 years. I've been through a lot of equipment. Other pedals on the board at the moment are my beloved Keeley Katana, Electro-Harmonix LPB-1, Big Muff Pi (Sovtek Green), Small Stone (Sovtek Green) and Analogman-modded Boss DD-6.

If the Fuzzbrite were stolen or lost, I would get another one. I've tried a lot of other fuzztones over the years and have been disappointed with all but this and the Everman Audio FuzzDrive (which is a little more of a Swiss Army Knife). The Fuzzbrite is the most honest and authentic fuzz I've heard from a boutique maker, blows the mass-produced fuzzes out of the water, and the price is very reasonable.

The only thing I wish the Fuzzbrite had is an on/off LED. Not really a big deal, and not really necessary for a pedal with such a distinctive sound.

If you want the FUZZ, this is the pedal. No B.S. No contest. Enjoy!

No manual needed. Plug and play.

SRV and Hendrix are a snap with the FUZZbrite. Vintage sound is welcome and the new pedals cannot come close.

yes and yes.

Great communications. Helpful and honest.

classic rock pre-1983, oldies, blues a la Clapton and SRV. one-fourth the cost of a vintage FUZZrite with the same sound and quality.
Pedalboard requires ac adaptor hookup and battery backup.
I bought this as a vintage rebuilt setup so I'll call this a custom built pedal......but anybody can have one.

Ease of use? Volume & depth..whats to know?

I have several high end fuzz pedals that are good in there own right but this bad boy has THAT TONE for half the price.I ran it for the first time last night with a good strat into a Peavey 100 watt twin and right away was in that vintage Seeds/Iron Butterfly tonality.

I'm an electronic tech by trade,the insides look well put together,I will however put in a battery clip.The maker did this to stay inline with the original.

Good comunication with the maker-

This effect well not go over with the smooth jazz or soft rock folks but if you like you rock served raw here it tiz.

I played rock music from 1964 to 1976 and then quit due to job and family needs. I am now going to relive my youth. I used a Mosrite fuzz box all that time and wanted one like it. I am very happy with the Ashbass Fuzzbrite because it sounds just like my Mosrite. Next week I will have purchased another Gibson guitar and will go looking for more "old guys" to jam with. Thanks for keeping the Mosrite sound alive.

So easy a caveman could do it.

I play with a schecter c-1 classic>phase 90> boss bf-3> fuzzbrite> line six 75watt amp and i get some crazy tripadelic tones coming out of that thing. All by itself the Fuzzbrite gets atrociously greasy and raunchy- it's awesome. If i were tripping I'd probably start seeing biker chicks all over me. That alone should persuade you to buy one of these.

I mostly just jam in my garage with some friends, but if this were the only fuzz i owned i would definitely not worry about bringing a backup to a gig. The housing is very strong and sturdy and withstands alot of abuse with hardly any wear, and no tear whatsoever.

Ashley was incredibly easy do deal with. I emailed him a few times and i always received quick and polite responses. I'm sure he would help if anything major happened in the future, though i doubt anything will.

I love to play blues, psychedelic, and classical music. If this pedal were stolen i would be ordering another one within hours of killing the thief. There's no tone loss whatsoever. This pedal is like a solid platinum chainsaw going through watermelon- if you know what i mean, and it nails the No Quarter/Ventures/most any 60's fuzz sound perfectly. I also own an MJM London fuzz, which is equally as fantastic, but they're pretty much 2 different animals. Well maybe like a giraffe and a camel.

One knob controls depth, the other controls volume. You have an input jack and an output jack and an input for AC power. Does it get any better?

This thing has the authentic sound of the original Fuzzrites and it you don't have to take out a second mortgage on your house to get one!
Nokie Edwards(of The Ventures)used one of these from the late 60s onward. It has a very raw and trashy sound sound, it almost makes your amp sound like its broken, which I like. It really "electrify's" your sound. It makes your guitar sound powerful. It sounds it's best when driven with a couple of soapbars. You absolutely cannot find a better fuzzz on the market today. This is a 60s Fuzz. I've been searching for a Fuzz like this since I was a teenager but I never could afford a Fuzzrite since they are so rare. I never noticed any buzzing or humming, its very quiet and when disengaged it doesn't change the sound of my guitar. With the depth set all the way up it really gives you a lot of bite. I tested it with a Dillion DMG75 with Mosely pickups in it. Overall, I LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS THING!!!
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It's build very solid. The switch seems pretty hefty and all. I like the position of the knobs, they are like the original Fuzzrites, however I can see how they might get broken off so you'd want to be careful where you place it on stage. But I still wouldn't have it any other way. As far as having a backup, my effects chain consists of:
1) Boss MT-2 Metal Zone; 2) DOD 250 Preamp; 3) Rocktron Austin Gold; 4) Rocktron Pulse Tremelo; 5) Ibanez Tone-Lok DE7 Delay/Echo; 6) Danelectro Spring King Reverb; 7) Boss RV-5 Reverb. Since I have three other overdrive/distortion units I think I'd be ok...but if I didn't need those other pedals for certain songs I would trust the Fuzzbrite by it's self. But I won't really know until I actually practice with it and take it on a few gigs. I know I'll definately be recording with it. So I won't rate this until I've tested it in the field.

My pedal arrived almost an entire week late, but thats not Ashley's fault. He kept in good contact with me and was getting ready to send me another one but mine showed up in the mail finally. I'm sure I'll get support in the future should this unit fry up on me...

I'm 22 years old and have been playing since I turned 13. I grew up listening to older music and I learned to play by listening to my dad's Ventures LPs. I'm very old fashioned and I don't like hardly newer music. I have owned so many guitars since I started playing that I've got a pretty good idea what to look for, of course everyone's opinion is different. I've played Jazzmasters, Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, SGs, Mosrites(my dad's), 335s, Parkers...etc...my arsenal now consists of a Yamaha EG303 with California Lace Sensor pickups, Planet Waves Trim-Lock tuners, Trem-setter Tremelo Stabilizer..etc..., a standard Telecaster, a Jay Turser(Rickenbacker copy w/ Ric pickups)12 string, a Les Paul, Eastwood HiFlyer, and a Dillion DMG75. (That's my electric setup. I don't have time to talk about my acoustic guitars) I play mostly my own original music but if I were going to try to define the style I would say somewhere between The Ventures, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, The Band, and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers is where you'll find my stuff.

Ashbass's Fuzzbrite. One volume, one depth, one input, one output. Very easy to use - just plug in and play. The combination of the pedal and your guitar's volume control is all you need to get what you want. With the addition of true bypass and a power input, Ashley Bass hasnt just built a replica of the Morisite Fuzzrite, its an improvement.

This may not be a pedal for everyone, but if you like your fuzz sound to spit, then you should give this a go. Not only can it spit, but if you spend some time playing around with it, you can get The Venture's live guitar sound!

Well its in a metal casing so it will last. It doesnt look like the pedal will break anytime soon.
Only thing i have to say is that there is nothing to hold the battery inside. So if you pick up or shake the pedal, the battery will fly around. You can easily sort this problem out yourself by adding a piece of foam inside.

sent an email to Ashley Bass with questions, and i got a reply within a couple of hours. You cant beat that!

A fantastic Fuzz pedal which im keeping on in my set up! Its the only fuzz pedal of its kind! I recommend this to all my friends.

Very easy to get a very good sound out of. Just two knobs- volume and depth

It sounds like an old school-style fuzz ought to sound. I use it when I want the sound of late sixties biker movie soundtracks. It sounds like the real deal.

I use it with a variety of guitars- Silvertone U1, G&L SC-3, Gretsch Clipper, Peavey T-60, Gretsch Country Classic, Heritage H137, 1956 Gibson ES-175D, Fender 52 reissue Telecaster, Gibson Firebird V, Alamo Fiesta, Harmony Stratotone. I use a Tone King Meteor II, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Ampeg VT-40, Fender Vibro Champ.

It seems solidly made. I could use it without a backup.

Very good communication.

I play alot of different kinds of music- country, rock, blues, surf, rockabilly, spaghetti western, psychedelic. I have been playing thirty years. If this fuzz were stolen I would get another one just like it. I am very pleased with my Ashbass Fuzzbrite.

I found it very easy to get a good sound out of this pedal all within a matter of minutes. There was no manual, box, or rubber feet on the bottom, but hey it's only a piece of metal with two knobs. How hard could it be right?

I don't know if this could be called a "one-stop" fuzz for everyone but the trebly, spitty, nasaly, and nasty sounds I have found inside this home-made wonder have officially ended my search for Fuzz and as a matter of fact it shelfed my modded ProCo Rat and all other fuzzes.
I found that this effect plays well with every other box in my chain (delay, phase, OD, whatever) but it seems to sound better when it is placed before my Wah. Wah before FuzzBrite equals Mush but FuzzBrite before Wah equals tonal bliss. Pretty much the standard location for any good Fuzz.
There is absolutely no noise or hiss when it's on (just it's own fuzziness)and clear sailing when off. Not even a hint that it's even there.
I'm currently using this with a Solid State Fender Bassman it sounds great. Sustain until the cows come home, and plenty of gain/volume on tap. I have the Volume set to 7-8 and the Depth to 8 and with only minor adjustments to my guitar's volume knob, I can get a wide range of tones from old-school OD, to 60's biker/spaghetti westerns, to modern day crazy. All within a few quick twists of two knobs. No 3, 4, or more needed with this box.

The FuzzBrite is stuffed into a solid steel, little larger than normal, Hammond Box. It's got some girth, but not in a bad way and all of the jacks/plugs seem to be top-of-the-line.
I haven't dug around the insides yet but outside of the missing foam & battery support, it seems to be all right.
Yeah, I would gig without a backup. As a matter of fact, it seems that this FuzzBrite would survive with the coachroaches if the big one ever hit.

Ashley was very personalable and quickly answering any and all of my questions. I wondered if the FuzzBrite could be used with a standard Boss style adapter, 'cause the old Germaniums need a reverse type or you blow up the box and I didn't want to ruin a good thing. Anyway, I received a personal response the same day explaining that the Boss style would work fine and that he/she is currently using one with a MT-2 after the FuzzBrite.

I'm currently playing what used to be called "Alternative". You know, Nirvana, Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Helmet, etc. This pedal may not be a good match for modern-day cover bands but with some creative tweaking this could be the anti-Big Muff Pi that finally gives me my own unique tone.
I've been playing both bass and guitar for about 4 years and my current setup is the following:
Ashbass FuzzBrite-->Crybaby Classic-->ProCo Rat-->MXR Phase 90-->Boss DD-3-->Fender Bassman
If this Fuzz was ever stolen, I'd definately buy another one. I believe that this is definately my "never leaves the board" fuzz.
I love the tone, size and durability but would like to see the knobs in a easier to reach place for quick changes on the fly. Not a big deal, just takes a little longer to the tone your audience will love.
I've been on a hunt for fuzz since I first picked up a guitar. Frankly, all of that mushy, no-mids, bass heavy Fuzz left me constantlt wanting more. So after going through many mass-produced and botique fuzzes this hand-built wonder finally ended my quest for fuzz.
This is a GREAT fuzz. Although it may not be the Fuzz for everyone or good for modern music cover bands, it will lead you to create music and new and very interesting ways.
Hey, for the value the AshBass FuzzBrite just can't be beat.
I hope that AshBass continues to grow and will start to offer additional effects on par with this one.
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Super easy to use.
No manual, you don't need one...

Sounds like the fuzz guitar on the Ventures' "The 2000 Pound Bee". Just like it.
The pedal is quiet and the controls definitely change the tone as they are adjusted. I'm using a Fender Hot Rod Deville with it.

I just go it, so I'm not sure how long it'll hold up. The construction looks solid though.

The company lost my order at first, but once I alerted them to it, they sent out a new pedal immediately.

I play surf, rockabilly, and rock n' roll. The pedal is a really good match for that equiptment.
I've been playing for about 10 years. I play mostly Gretsch and Danelectro guitars through Fender amps.
I would buy it again if it was stonlen or lost.
The pedal absolutely matches the Moserite tone.
It helps me make music because it makes you play differently with this kind of obscure tone. I think Buck Owens used that Moserite pedal too.
Kind of limiting because of the tone, but if you're buying it for a copy of the Moserite pedal than you know what you're getting yourself into. Overall, a great pedal

Two knobs for volume and depth (fuzz). So although it's only a 2 knobs pedal, you can dial up a good & wide range of tones!!

Built for simplicity. Very easy to set up and to use.
So you can find YOUR unique sound with this pedal!!

I love the Ashbass Fuzzbrite!

I've used the Fuzzbrite with 2 different Fender vintage Strats, a vinage 50' Fender Tele & a Gibson Les Paul 50'. They were all swithed
between a Marshall Stack with El '34 Tubes.

The Fuzzrite does play well with other pedals, no problems at all. Its directly a great Fuzz in any setting you will set!
You can really change the color of the tones with the 2 controls.

Now I know how John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers gets his lead-sound for his live soloing parts (with the fuzzrite)!!

It really cuts through!

Wow...the switch is perfect and very solid...the housing is thick and sturdy... couldnt break it if i wanted to....who would ?!?!?!

A very great build pedal!!! Thanks to A.Bass for this product!

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I give you a ten ashley...just cuz you made such a damn good product

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I e-mailed Ashley to ask for some held and infos about it, and i received directly the answer!!!

Great service at all!!! Great communication!

I love this pedal and will use it often!!!

It has a very distinct sound and I would miss it if it was gone. I would absolutely purchase another. In fact, I may do this anyway for different applications. It is well made and very reasonably priced.


An easy fix if your solo sounds boring or if you need to add some speciall dimensions to it!

You just cannot beat this one.

Stomp button and two knobs. Nothing to it.

This is a spitty gritty fuzz. I bought it a few months ago and I haven't heard anything this raw before or after. It's a cool sound and is easy to push over the top of anything.

I don't know of any famous artists who use this. I wanted some fuzz and this one sounded like a choice.

I'm using a strat knock-off into an old Crate micro-stack. The pedal sounds great through it and is in a different world than the built in distortion.

It's noisy when turned up but so is the amp's distortion.

Amp using see above

It seems sturdy. I got worried after ready the rewiew below and emailed ashbass about those things. I got an answer back the next day and was told this.
"the only unconnected wires I can imagine are those coming out of the circuit blob. Be assured that inside the blob where everything comes together, all connections are tight and soldered up nicely. If the aesthetics bother you, you can snip off any one of the the 'loose' wires (not both of course) and the pedal will work because those wires are connected inside the circuit. So either of them can be used as hot.

The original FUZZrite pedals had a block of foam inside that the battery sat on so that when the battery door was closed the battery was pushed down into it. That kept it from moving around. Any household material will work similarly to hold the battery in place."

I had the battery taped in before but I put some cloth from a tshirt for it to rest on and it doesn't move. So I'm ok.

Quick. See above.

I play new rock and old rock. I've been playing for 2 years and own the guitar and amp mentioned in the reviews. I have a Boss tuner and distortion pedal. I'd buy another but maybe a used one. I've seen some used on ebay. I love the fuzz of course! I didn't compare because it was the first one I tried. I like it. You should try it.

Two knobs for volume and depth (fuzz). They work off of each other, so although it's only 2 knobs, you can dial up a good range of tones.

I love the fuzz this box gets! It really does the mid 60's thing to the T!
I've used this pedal with 3 different Strats, a Tele Thinline, and a Gibson SG with 59's. They were all swithed between a Fender Blues Deluxe, 70's Champ, and a Traynor with EL34s.
Once I dialed the depth to match the guitar's natural tone, the fuzz was perfect. It has a good blend of buzz and splatter. If I turn the depth low, the sound gets very loose and splattery... very low-fi. If I turned it all the way up, I noticed harmonic jumps and electronic-sounding blips as I picked notes. It's a very dirty electrical sound, maybe just usable in certain situations.
The Fuzzrite does play well with other pedals, no problems at all. I tried a power supply and a carbon battery, and there was only a very slight detectable difference between the two. The power supply made the treble stand out a little more, and it sounded slighlty more brittle. Nothing bad, just an observation!
The fuzz comes easier with a 6V6 or 6L6 powered amp. EL34's were a little more immune to the pedal, and it took a little extra volume to get the same effect as a Fender-style amp.
The fuzz is easily controlled by the guitar's volume knob, however it doesn't clean up entirely well.
Although I don't see this pedal as a fuzz with a wide range of usuable tones, the one tone it was meant to get is absolutely incredible, hence my "9" rating.

I've had no issues up until now, so things are looking good. I did notice some components were soldered without being twisted together. Common sense says that's not the best practice, so we'll see in 10 years.
Also, my one major gripe with this pedal is that there's no battery retainer or clip! Having a 9-volt bounce around inside of this box seems like trouble waiting to happen.
The case is definately durable. The word "tank" comes to mind.

I haven't had to contact Ashley yet due to any troubles, so I really can't comment. His courtesy during my purchase was outstading though! The world needs more people like Ash.

I love this pedal and use it often. With a fuzz pedal collection numbering 12, this is currently in my top 3 next to a Roger Mayer Spitfire and E-H Hot Tubes. If you play garage, 60's, or surf, this pedal will help you achive personal stardom. It also works well for other genres with a little creativity and know-how. It works well with any guitar pick-up and any amp, so there's no excuses! This is a great pedal that fills a void in the fuzz realm. Most other pedals use silicon transistors that all sound the same, or they're trying to get to the Fuzz Face Holy Grail. It's nice to play with this fuzz in the chain.
Aside from the lack of a battery clip, and a slightly limited usuability, this is a perfect pedal. I am still a little on edge with the construction methods, especially with a battery hanging loose in the case, but I tend to like things overbuilt.

If you can't manipulate two knobs and foot switch you probably shoudn't be using this pedal.

I've used the Fuzzbrite with my Sovtek Mig-50 and various Gibsons and Fenders. This pedal is excellent. It is not a smooth fuzz, however, it excells at being greasy and nasty. It is pretty flexible as far as the range of sounds that are available if you experiment. I love the fact that the Fuzzbrite is different from the masses of bass heavy, mushy fuzzes out there. Don't get me wrong, I love those too, however, the Fuzzbrite is a welcome change. It really cuts through!

The inside of the Fuzzbrite looks very well made, at least the parts that I can see. The crucial tone section is encased in what looks like a giant ball of already chewed wrigleys fruit flavored gum. A necessary measure to protect proprietary secrets no doubt. I have not had it long but I am sure it will last, if not, I am sure Ashley would fix it if something went wrong. Based on the amount of time I have owned it, I will not rate the reliability.

Ashley Bass was quick to respond to my questions and was very pleasant to deal with. He shipped quickly and followed up with e-mails.

I have been playing 22 years and I am heavily into fuzz. The Fuzzbrite suits my musical tastes as I am very much into so called space/stoner rock plus all other rock styles as well. I love all flavors of fuzz and this was a very welcome addition to my massive stomp box collection. It has a very distinct sound and I would miss it if it was gone. I would absolutely purchase another. In fact, I may do this anyway for different applications. It is well made and very reasonably priced.

easy to get good sounds that will strongly influence your playing

great
blends into a mix surprisingly well considering the nature of the tone

still works

very friendly

very ,very good pedal
For recording;
An easy fix if your solo sounds boring or if you need to add some interesting crunch

Simplicity and performance. They don't get much easier than this with 2 controls - Volume and Depth. Yet, with just 2 controls you get a very wide range of fuzz tones and they are actually usable. Way easier to find pleasing fuzz settings than say the Mercer Box by Jacques, or The Sweet with their 4 knob dual germanium transistor design. The 4 knob pedals can take many hours to work out the right settings to get usable tones. The Fuzzbrite is far eaier to dial in several very distinct fuzz tones.

I have used this pedal with a Marshall SLP Reissue and a 70's Fender Bassman and come up with classic fuzz tones on both. I have not tried it into an amp with a distortion channel, so I am not sure how it would sound in that set up. This pedal works equally well with my Les Paul or 52 Reissue Telecaster. Use this pedal with a Tele, and you will see how Jimmy Page got the sound he did on Zep's first album. You can also get Jack White's heavy fuzz tones, if you max it up. You can really change the color of the tones with the 2 controls.

Have only had this a short while, so my opinions are based on the examination of the unit. Simple design and sturdy box. Resistors set in a solid lump of epoxy (?) compound, so it looks very solid. Soldering very clean. I was a bit concerned that the battery might rattle around inside the box (there was no battery clip) so I duct-taped it to the side to ensure the battery would not bang against any of the components inside the box when moved around.

Excellent so far. 1 of the plastic knobs was damaged during shipping, and I e-mailed Ashley to ask for a replacement. He responded right away, and mailed a new knob out. I was very impressed with his quick and friendly response.

I play classic rock, and this is an essential pedal to have in the arsenal. I have another Fuzz, a boutique germanium transistor pedal which took me weeks to dial in, but I was able to easily find some great fuzz tones on the FUZZbrite in minutes. This pedal nails the Sabbath, Zeppelin and Hendricks sounds. In 20 years, this will be the TS808 everyone is throwing hundreds of dollars at. This pedal is a bargain at the price, and sounds as good as anything out there. The germanium fuzz pedals may have a wider array of wierd sounds, but for an outstanding range of classic fuzz tones, you cannot beat this one.

Built for simplicity. Very easy to set up and use.

Sounds great. Good classic fuzztone and e-z control.

I just bought it so I can't comment on its reliability.

I haven't had the need for further customer support. The unit arrived fairly promptly and works as advertised.

I play rock and blues and have always liked the fuzz effect; especially found in 60's - 70's R&R. Been playing (off/on) for years and recently started playing on a more regular basis: garage-quality. Fuzzbrite is to be used with everything from a '59 Melody Maker, mid-60's Silvertone, as well as Telecaster and Charvel rigs. If the unit, in time, proves itself reliable, I certainly would replace it if something happens to it. So far, so good. A very nice product and a good value. Buy one, if you want to get fuzzy.

As easy as it gets. Plug in and turn it up to 10. Then step on the footswitch...pretty simple.

The FuzzBrite sounded exactly like the sound samples and exactly like I wanted it to. Nasally, nasty and gnarly. Not unlike the Maestro used by the Electric Prunes but exactly like the FuzzRite used by the Ventures in Fuzzy and Wild among others. Not a Grunge pedal-but I think grunge is boring so I'm not too sad!

So far so good. I've rehearsed with it and played one succesfull gig with it and I LOVE it. Big metal box and the switch seems solid as Sears.

I don't know but they seem cool and I got the pedal in only a few days so I got faith.

I play 60s/70s garage rock/Blues and this is the perfect addition to my pedals. I have a late 60s Maestro, early 70s Thomas FuzzWah, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Moon Rock and Danelectro French Toast(all are good) this is as good as any of the others. I play a Dillion Mosrite copy through a Vox 30 watt valvetronix and it sounds fantastic! I actually back the fuzz off to about 6 because my amp crunches aout and that is STILL more than sufficient fuzz for our stuff(Sons of Moon-NYC). Good stuff!

Two Knobs: Volume and Depth

Using a '03 Gibson Melody Maker w/a P-90 in the bridge position or a Fender Cyclone with SC/HB combo into Fender twin reverb. Very fuzzy fuzz. Great for Garage rock of the 60's The Seeds, Davie Allen, The Doors, etc...

Seems rock solid

Very good communication

Real mid to late 60's chainsaw fuzz