MXR
SUPER BADASS® VARIAC FUZZ
$159.99Reference price
A vintage-style fuzz pedal loaded with silicon transistors, also known for its use by John Frusciante. Its signature VARIAC control varies the supply voltage to the transistors from 5V to 15V: lowering the voltage yields the saturated, compressed sound of a dying battery, while raising it produces a responsive, clear, and aggressive tone. TONE, OUTPUT, and GAIN handle the sound shaping.
A vintage-style fuzz that shapes its texture through supply voltage
A vintage-style fuzz pedal loaded with classic silicon transistors. It is also known for its use by John Frusciante.
VARIAC control
The supply voltage to the transistors can be adjusted from 5V to 15V. Lowering the voltage produces the saturation and distinctive compression of a dying battery, while raising it shifts toward a responsive, clear, and aggressive fuzz tone. A single pedal moves between vintage texture and modern punch.
Three-knob sound shaping
TONE shapes the fuzz voicing, GAIN sets the depth of the distortion, and OUTPUT adjusts the output level. GAIN covers everything from restrained vintage-style fuzz to high gain.
- Loaded with classic silicon transistors
- VARIAC adjusts the supply voltage from 5V to 15V
- Recreates the distinctive texture of a dying battery
- Known for its use by John Frusciante
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | MXROpens in a new tab |
|---|---|
| Product | SUPER BADASS® VARIAC FUZZOpens in a new tab |
| Type | Compact pedal |
| Functions | Fuzz |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Power | 9V battery or 9V AC/DC adapter |
| Dimensions | W61 × H52 × D112 mm |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Status | Available |
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