The 29 Pedals TOKI Fuzzy Driver is a low to medium-high gain fuzz pedal that the maker describes as "a textured fuzzy driver that compliments your clean tone." Press coverage frames it as a mid-gain overdrive/fuzz: Guitar Pedal X called it "a grittier, more textured and saturating mid-gain Overdrive / Fuzz," with gain textures that range from overdrive character into fuzz12.
At its core it is a two-gain-stage design using a combination of ICs and transistors. The maker says it "loves to be dialed in as fuzz-as-low-gain-overdrive sound, like the early days but compatible with your larger pedal set," that it goes anywhere in the chain and "stacks exquisitely"12.
As of late October 2026, the maker's product page shows both the TOKI Rev E and the TOKI SE/U Rev E variants as sold out or unavailable1.
What it does and how it is controlled
Guitar Pedal X counts five controls on the Toki, and reports that working out what 29 Pedals' control names stand for is part of the experience with designer Jesse's pedals. Two of the five are documented2:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Trim | Input gain, the first gain stage2 |
| CMP | High Frequency Compensation Network, consisting of switching capacitors2 |
Working those controls in various combinations is what produces the pedal's range of "slightly gritty gain textures with a significant degree of saturation," spanning overdrive to fuzz character2.
The maker's own description of the sound: "Never out of control, always tasteful, warm and fuzzy always. Except double-bright mode"1.
Its own circuit, not a clone
Jesse, identified by Guitar Pedal X as Jesse Honig of 29 Pedals, says the Toki is very much its own thing and not based on any other existing fuzz circuit. It does share the same control topology as the 29 Pedals FLWR, but with a very different, more fuzz-like output2.
Power and build
The Toki uses the 29 Pedals WHATEVER power supply, which accepts 7.5 to 35 volts of AC or DC in either polarity with no change in tone, and draws 100mA. That input flexibility means it runs from a wide range of pedalboard power supplies without the polarity and voltage worries of a typical fuzz. The enclosure is the same depth and height as the 29 Pedals EUNA and OAMP, at 3 5/8" deep, 3 3/8" wide and 2 1/8" high. The maker describes it as "the usual 29 over-built in the USA with top-end component selection"1.
Price and availability
Guitar Pedal X listed the Toki at $269 in its 2024 fuzz roundup3. An earlier article from the same publication gave the webstore price as $269.99, around £2162. The maker's product page, as of October 2026, shows £227.58 GBP1. Both the TOKI Rev E and the TOKI SE/U Rev E variants are shown as sold out or unavailable1.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, reviewing the Toki in December 2024, placed it among 32 finalists in his fuzz category for the year, one of only three he did not own. His verdict3:
"I feel I would really enjoy this Toki - as readers know I'm a huge advocate of Fuzzy-Drive style circuits - which this one very much is."2
Stefan Karlsson, Guitar Pedal X2
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Questions
Is the 29 Pedals Toki based on an existing fuzz circuit?
No. Guitar Pedal X reports that 29 Pedals designer Jesse says the Toki is very much its own thing and not based on any other existing fuzz circuit. It does share the same control topology as the 29 Pedals FLWR, but with a very different, more fuzz-like output.
How much does the 29 Pedals Toki Fuzz Driver cost?
Guitar Pedal X listed it at $269 in December 2024, and in an earlier article the same month gave the webstore price as $269.99 (around £216). The maker's own page later showed £227.58 GBP. The two dollar figures come from the same publication and disagree slightly.
Is the 29 Pedals Toki still available?
As of late October 2026 the maker's product page shows both the TOKI Rev E and the TOKI SE/U Rev E variants as sold out or unavailable. Anyone wanting one would need to watch for a restock or find one second-hand.
What does the CMP control do on the Toki?
CMP stands for High Frequency Compensation Network, which consists of switching capacitors. Along with the other controls, it shapes the pedal's gritty gain textures, letting you dial the response from overdrive into fuzz.
Who designs 29 Pedals pedals?
29 Pedals pedals are designed by Jesse, identified by Guitar Pedal X as Jesse Honig of 29 Pedals. The same reviewer notes that his control names often take some figuring out, which is part of the character of the pedals.
Where is the TOKI Fuzzy Driver made?
The maker describes it as over-built in the USA with top-end component selection, the same construction approach as the rest of the 29 Pedals line.
Sources (3)
- 29 Pedals TOKI Fuzzy Driver, 29 Pedals (Believable Audio)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-12-04
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-12-18