The Porcelain Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from Colfax Recorders, a maker that recently ventured into manufacturing pedals with the release of three dirt boxes. The Porcelain is the fuzz in that bunch, and Pedal of the Day introduced it in December 2022 as the third and final pedal in the maker's current lineup12.
Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio described it as a fuzz of the gnarly and dirty variety, and noted that it is not directly inspired by any existing circuits, so it is an original design rather than a take on a classic fuzz1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | When cranked, can get you a gnarly, psychedelic fuzz sound that cleans up nicely with your guitar's volume knob12 |
| Tone | Can boost or scoop the bite of the fuzz to sit wherever you want it in the mix; described as versatile, able to boost or scoop your mids12 |
The volume-knob cleanup is the practical heart of the design: one Fuzz setting can cover everything from a dirty edge-of-breakup texture to full psychedelic splatter, depending on how hard the guitar's volume is rolled off. The Tone control then shapes where the pedal sits in a band mix, cutting the mid bite or pushing it forward21.
Input and signal behavior
The Porcelain Fuzz has a high impedance input. De Gregorio wrote that "Its high impedance input makes it behave nicely with any signal you pass through it," and added that the pedal has "a nice high input impedance ready to take in any kind of signal you give it!"1 For a player, that means the pedal is built to accept whatever is in front of it, including lower-output or buffered signals, without the loading issues some fuzz designs are known for.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's review, published December 14, 2022, gave the pedal a strong character verdict2:
"this three-knob wonder will annihilate anything that crosses its path"
The same review paired the aggressive character with the pedal's dainty name, and linked a two-part demo alongside its write-up2. Delicious Audio's coverage, from the same date, focused on the versatile Tone knob and the high impedance input as the features that set the pedal apart1.
The $89 figure was a promotional price for the Porcelain Fuzz, Apache Rose and Zephyr, good through January 10th following the December 2022 launch2. It is not a standing list price.
Videos
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Questions
Is the Colfax Recorders Porcelain Fuzz based on an existing circuit?
No. Paolo De Gregorio of Delicious Audio described the Porcelain as not directly inspired by any existing circuits, calling it a fuzz of the gnarly and dirty variety. It is an original design from Colfax Recorders rather than a clone or a variation of a classic fuzz.
Does the Porcelain Fuzz clean up with the guitar's volume knob?
Yes. Both Delicious Audio and Pedal of the Day describe the Fuzz control the same way: when cranked, it produces a gnarly, psychedelic fuzz sound that cleans up nicely with the guitar's volume knob, so players can ride the control for a range of dirt levels from one setting.
What does the Tone knob do on the Porcelain Fuzz?
The Tone knob can boost or scoop the bite of the fuzz to sit wherever you want it in the mix. Delicious Audio also describes it as a versatile control that can boost or scoop your mids, giving the pedal range beyond a simple bright-to-dark tilt.
How much did the Porcelain Fuzz cost at launch?
At its December 2022 launch, Colfax Recorders offered the Porcelain Fuzz, along with the Apache Rose and Zephyr, at a promotional price of $89 each through January 10th, according to Pedal of the Day.
Does the Porcelain Fuzz have a high-impedance input?
Yes. Delicious Audio notes that the Porcelain Fuzz has a high impedance input, which the site says makes it behave nicely with any signal you pass through it, ready to take in any kind of signal you give it.
Sources (2)
- Colfax Recorders Porcelain Fuzz, Delicious Audio, 2022-12-14
- Colfax Recorders Porcelain Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2022-12-14