MusicRadar Verdict
Lets you turn up the fuzz with an expression pedal - cool or what?
Pros
- +
Can connect an expression pedal. Choice of gain stages. Versatile.
Cons
- -
Not much.
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The Frazz Dazzler offers two levels of fuzz via its gain switch, one being low-to-medium gain and the other high gain with a built-in gate effect.
"Connect an expression pedal to morph between dry and fuzzed, and you have a new range of expressiveness to exploit"
But it's the combination of the other knobs that give it its greatest versatility, notably a mix knob that blends dry sound and fuzz that can be controlled with an expression pedal.
The lower-gain fuzz delivers the most practical range of tones, cleaning up nicely with guitar volume and offering everything from a slightly dirty boost to full-on fuzz.
Add in some dry signal and there are myriad blends, from dry with a hint of dirt through to fuzz with a touch of extra clarity.
Connect an expression pedal to morph between dry and fuzzed, and you have a new range of expressiveness to exploit. For more extreme sputtery, dying-battery fuzz - just flick the gain switch to the right.
A versatile pedal anyway, but the inspired expression pedal facility puts the cherry on top.
Trevor Curwen has played guitar for several decades – he's also mimed it on the UK's Top of the Pops. Much of his working life, though, has been spent behind the mixing desk, during which time he has built up a solid collection of the guitars, amps and pedals needed to cover just about any studio session. He writes pedal reviews for Guitarist and has contributed to Total Guitar, MusicRadar and Future Music among others.

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