From Nantes: a small French pedal maker
Collision Devices was born between 2016 and 2017 from the joining of Baptiste and Denis2. The company describes itself as a small four-friends family business1, with its workshop based near Nantes, in the west of France2.
The workshop is now based near Nantes, in the west of France2. The maker states that each pedal is designed, assembled and tested by hand there3, and for the White Black Hole Symmetry, a limited run, each pedal is designed, assembled, tested and numbered by hand in the workshop near Angers, France4.
"Each pedal is designed, assembled & tested by hand in our workshop in France."
Shipping from US and UK hubs
For players ordering from the United States or the United Kingdom, Collision Devices holds stock in hubs in those countries. The maker's repeated note on its product pages is657:
"USA & UK customers, our pedals are already in our hubs in your countries to avoid extra fees."
For European customers, VAT is calculated at checkout7. The company also thanks customers for supporting its small business5.
What Collision Devices builds
The range covers fuzz, pitch shifting, delay, modulation and multi-effect pedals.
| Pedal | Type |
|---|---|
| Black Hole Symmetry | reverb and more, in one pedal |
| Nocturnal | 3 effects, one pedal8 |
| FZ | fuzz pedal, first of the Sparks Series9 |
| TARS | pedal by Collision Devices5 |
| Singularity | made in France10 |
| Snack Delay | delay pedal11 |
| Snack Modulation | modulation pedal12 |
| Snack Fuzz | distortion/fuzz pedal13 |
| Snack Pitcher | pitch shifting pedal14 |
The Snack Series
The Snack Series is a line of compact single-effect pedals: a delay pedal, a modulation pedal, a distortion/fuzz pedal and a pitch shifting pedal, the Pitcher11121314. The Snack Fuzz adds an expression pedal connection with a TRS jack13.
The Nocturnal
The Nocturnal packs three effects into one pedal8. It began as a custom order that the maker decided to build as a limited edition8. Its footswitch carries extra functions when long pushed:
- Dusk: feedback self oscillation, a momentary effect15
- Night: tremolo overspeed, a momentary effect15
- Dawn: trails are activated, letting you play the dry signal under the shimmer trails15
The FZ and the Sparks Series
The FZ is a fuzz pedal, described by the maker as "It fuzzes, it gates," and it is the first pedal of the Sparks Series9. The maker also offers a workshop option, where you can assemble your own pedal in their office9.
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Questions
Where are Collision Devices pedals made?
Collision Devices pedals are designed, assembled and tested by hand in the company's workshop in France, near Angers for some models. The workshop itself is now based near Nantes, in the west of France. Each pedal on some limited runs is also numbered by hand.
Do Collision Devices pedals ship from the US?
Yes. Collision Devices stocks its pedals in hubs in the USA and the UK, so orders from customers in those countries are shipped from the hub in their own country. The maker says this is done to avoid extra fees such as import charges. European customers have VAT calculated at checkout.
Who founded Collision Devices?
Collision Devices was born between 2016 and 2017 from the joining of Baptiste and Denis. The company describes itself as a small family business of four friends, though as of 2026 only Baptiste and Denis continue working full time, with Nicolas and Aubin remaining friends of the company.
What pedals are in the Collision Devices Snack Series?
The Snack Series includes a delay pedal, a modulation pedal, a distortion/fuzz pedal and a pitch shifting pedal called the Pitcher. The Snack Fuzz also offers an expression pedal connection via a TRS jack.
What does the Collision Devices Nocturnal do?
The Nocturnal is a three-in-one pedal, combining three effects in one enclosure. It includes momentary effects such as feedback self oscillation and tremolo overspeed when the footswitch is long pushed, plus a trails mode that lets you play the dry signal under shimmer trails.
Is Collision Devices still in business?
Yes. Collision Devices is still active as a small business. Due to the economic situation, the full-time team was reduced in 2026 to the two founders, Baptiste and Denis, while Nicolas and Aubin remain friends of the company.
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- About our team, Collision Devices
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- Store 1 - COLLISION DEVICES, Collision Devices
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- Crushturnal - Mirror Polished LTD — COLLISION DEVICES, Collision Devices
- Nocturnal, Collision Devices
- Nocturnal, Collision Devices
- FZ infos, Collision Devices
- Singularity, Collision Devices
- Delay pedal, Collision Devices
- SNACK MODULATION (NEW), Collision Devices
- Snack Fuzz, Collision Devices
- SNACK PITCHER, Collision Devices
- Nocturnal, Collision Devices