The Bogner Oxford Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from Bogner Amplification, unveiled alongside the Lyndhurst Compressor1. It carries a Gain control that sets the amount of gain, and the MAP price is $229.99 (MSRP $269.99) for the green faceplate1.
Sound and controls
Although it is considered a fuzz pedal, the Oxford Fuzz covers more ground than the name suggests. Guitar Interactive Magazine's Jonathan Graham noted that lower positions on the Gain knob can elicit a near clean and clear boost2. At the other end, Bogner's press material describes the "+" setting as delivering walls of unending breakup, sustain, and thick harmonic layers1.
The pedal's single main control is straightforward:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Controls the amount of gain1 |
The circuit itself is a ferro-silicon design, which gearnews.com singled out, along with the transformers, as what gives the Oxford its flexibility3.
Design and build
Two details set the Oxford Fuzz apart from a typical fuzz pedal. First, it uses ultra-high-quality Rupert Neve Designs transformers, which Bogner says deliver unique feel and harmonic richness1. Second, the signal path is fully analog, with true bypass switching when the pedal is off1.
It came in two faceplate versions:
- Original green color faceplate
- Bubinga style wooden faceplate1
The Bubinga version is covered separately on the Bogner Oxford Bubinga page.
What reviewers said
Coverage of the launch was positive but cautious, as is typical for a show announcement. gearnews.com's writer, Jef, said of the pedal: "I have to say that I would really like to try this one out myself, as all the Bogner pedals so far have been well made"3.
Price and availability
At launch, the MAP for the Oxford Fuzz was $229.99, with an MSRP of $269.99, for the green faceplate version1. Earlier show coverage from gearnews.com in April 2017 listed the RRP as still to be confirmed3, so the pricing was finalized after the initial announcement.
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Questions
Does the Bogner Oxford Fuzz take a battery?
Yes. The pedal runs on a 9 volt DC, negative tip power connector or an internal 9V battery, so it can be used either on a pedalboard power supply or standalone without an adapter.
Is the Bogner Oxford Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. The Oxford Fuzz uses true bypass switching, so when it is off, your guitar's signal passes through without loading or coloring the tone.
Who designed the Bogner Oxford Fuzz?
The pedal comes from Bogner Amplification, and gearnews.com credited it to the company's circuit designer Reinhold Bogner when it was announced at Musikmesse 2017.
What transformers does the Bogner Oxford Fuzz use?
Bogner used ultra-high-quality Rupert Neve Designs transformers in the Oxford Fuzz, which the company said deliver a unique feel and harmonic richness.
When was the Bogner Oxford Fuzz released?
The Oxford Fuzz was announced at Musikmesse 2017 and became available for purchase beginning April 14, 2017.
Is the Bogner Oxford Fuzz fully analog?
Yes. Bogner describes the Oxford Fuzz as having a 100% analog circuit path, with no digital processing anywhere in the signal.
Sources (3)
- Bogner Releases Oxford Fuzz & Lyndhurst Compressor, Premier Guitar, 2017-05-10
- Bogner Amps Unveils New Oxford Fuzz & Lyndhurst Compressor Pedals, Guitar Interactive Magazine, 2017-04-21
- Musikmesse 2017: Bogner Oxford fuzz and Lyndhurst compressor, gearnews.com, 2017-04-03
