MusicRadar hands-on: DOD Carcosa Fuzz & KHDK Scuzz Box pedals

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Two hot guitar fuzzes demoed and discussed

In the first of a new video series for MusicRadar, we've got down and dirty with two of the most talked-about fuzzes on the market right now: the DOD Carcosa Fuzz and KHDK Scuzz Box.

As you'll see from the clip, we put the pedals through their paces using a Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS and a Vox AC15.

Until next time, let us know your thoughts - we'll be back very soon indeed...

MORE INFO: DOD's Carcosa pedal promises to take you to an "alternate fuzz universe"

FULL REVIEW: KHDK Scuzz Box review

Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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