The Broughton Audio Rumblefish is a warm transistor fuzz that the maker describes as excellent for bass guitar. Alongside its fuzz tone, Broughton Audio says it also works great as a light overdrive and tone shaper, which puts it in territory shared with overdrive pedals as well as fuzz pedals.1
Broughton Audio states that this design is archived and is not in current production.1
The controls
The Rumblefish keeps its control set small: two knobs and one switch.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rumble | Low end response |
| Fuzz | Output volume level |
| Bite | Gain/saturation of the fuzz |
| Diode switch | Switches between germanium and silicone diodes |
The Rumble knob is the control bass players will reach for first, since it shapes low end response and helps keep the bottom of a bass signal intact. The Fuzz knob sets output volume level, and Bite sets the gain or saturation of the fuzz.1
The Diode switch toggles silicone and germanium diodes for a different clipping texture, giving two distinct fuzz characters from one pedal.1
Power
The Rumblefish runs on a 9V DC supply with center negative polarity on a standard Boss style connector. Current draw is approximately 10 mA, which is light enough for almost any pedalboard supply. A power supply is not included with the pedal, and no battery is mentioned on the maker's page.1
Size and availability
The pedal measures 4.77" long by 2.6" wide, a compact footprint for a crowded board. It was listed at US$155.00 and ships internationally via Canada Post, with shipping cost calculated at check-out.1
Warranty and returns
Broughton Audio products are covered for one year to the original owner. For warranty repairs, the maker directs owners to email sales@broughtonaudio.com.1
For returns, the maker's policy is:
- Email sales@broughtonaudio.com within 7 days of receiving the product1
- Buyer pays return shipping1
- Refund is issued minus shipping when the product is received in new condition1
Other Broughton Audio pedals
Broughton Audio's range includes other designs such as the Phase Locked Loop, the Malfiore, the Dystopia, and the Firebrand Fuzz.
Questions
Is the Broughton Audio Rumblefish true bypass?
Yes. Broughton Audio states that the Rumblefish has a true bypass switch, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the fuzz circuit in the path.
Does the Rumblefish work with bass guitar?
Yes. Broughton Audio describes the Rumblefish as a warm transistor fuzz that is excellent for bass guitar, and the Rumble knob gives control over low end response, which matters for keeping a bass signal full under fuzz.
What does the diode switch do on the Rumblefish?
The Diode switch toggles between silicone and germanium diodes for a different clipping texture. In practical terms it gives two flavors of fuzz distortion from the same circuit, and you can flip between them to suit the gain character you want.
Does the Rumblefish come with a power supply?
No. Broughton Audio states that the pedal requires a 9V DC power supply, and that the supply is not included. The DC supply should be a standard Boss style connector with center negative polarity.
What is the warranty on the Rumblefish?
Broughton Audio products are covered for one year to the original owner. For warranty repairs, the maker asks that you send an email to sales@broughtonaudio.com.
Sources (1)
- Rumblefish, Broughton Audio
