First Impact Fuzz Unit

The First Impact Fuzz Unit is essentially a Fuzz War 2 clone I modified with a Three-Way Diode Clipping Selector and Tone Bypass for extra flexibility and control.

This pedal delivers a monstrous, encapsulating fuzz, paired with a wide ranging filter that goes from thick, rumbling bass (perfect for doom or low tuned riffs) to piercing, clangy highs. Despite its insane gain, it stays surprisingly clear and musical with the Fuzz dialed back.

From smooth, compressed fuzz to open, wild, and spitty, the Three-Way Diode Clipping Selector lets you choose your preferred clipping style: Germanium (stock), no clipping diodes for raw, unfiltered tone, or Silicon for tighter, more aggressive fuzz.

While the Tone knob is incredibly versatile and punchy, the Tone Bypass switch lets you remove it from the circuit entirely, letting the raw, unfiltered fuzz come through. Be warned: this also significantly boosts the pedal’s volume! This fuzz is already loud, so flip the switch at your own risk!

I use this pedal a lot; it never fails to cut through a mix and reacts well to boosts or other pedals. You can get some great tones stacking it with drive pedals or run it solo, it sounds huge either way. It’s also pretty good on bass.

I make these pedals one at a time, by hand, using custom PCBs I designed myself. The artwork is fully created and screen printed by me as well. Admittedly, it’s not the most perfect screen printing (it was only my second attempt), but it gives each pedal a unique, handmade character that I quite like.

This will also be my last batch of these.

Specs:

Controls: Volume, Fuzz, Tone
Switches: Three-way diode clipping selector, Tone Bypass switch
Circuit Type: Fuzz War 2 inspired modified circuit
Power: 9V DC (“Boss style,” center negative, standard) — No batteries!
Bypass: True bypass
Enclosure: 1590BB style
Jacks: Top mounted

Note: International orders may be subject to customs feesall additional fees are the buyer’s responsibility.

Feel free to message me with any questions or shipping queries.
- Zach