The Daredevil Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz is a hand wired silicon fuzz pedal from Daredevil Pedals, built in Chicago, Illinois, in a vintage style wedge enclosure made for the company by Hammond Mfg. Daredevil describes it as a fuzz with "balanced EQ, gritty texture, and grinding out loads of sustain," and says "This silicon fuzz holds its own with just about any style of music."1
The Wedge version is listed as sold out on Daredevil's product page as of 26 October 2026. The maker has described it as "another short run of Northern Creeper wedges," so it appears in limited runs rather than continuous production.1
Circuit and versions
The Wedge is a reissue format of an older design. Daredevil states the Wedge pedals are "hand wired with the same classic circuit as the original released in 2015," so the circuit is unchanged from the first Northern Creeper; what differs is the enclosure and the artwork.1
The standard Northern Creeper Fuzz shares that lineage. Daredevil calls it "an original circuit design and one of the oldest pedals in the Daredevil lineage," hand wired with silicon transistors and true bypass, and notes it carries "the same classic circuit as the original, new artwork design as of 2020."2 The maker describes its tone as "balanced, gritty, sweet, and loads of sustain," staying tight for chords while covering "a huge range of vintage fuzz colors and tones."2
| Version | Circuit | Enclosure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Creeper Fuzz (original) | Original design, hand wired, silicon transistors | Standard pedal enclosure | Released 20152 |
| Northern Creeper Fuzz (2020 artwork) | Same classic circuit | Standard pedal enclosure | New artwork as of 20202 |
| Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz | Same classic circuit as the 2015 original | Vintage style wedge by Hammond Mfg | Short run reissue, $189.00 USD1 |
What reviewers said
Daredevil lists the Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz at $189.00 USD.1
How it sits in the Daredevil range
The Northern Creeper is one of several fuzzes Daredevil builds in Chicago. The maker's Ten Tone Anniversary Fuzz is another fuzz in the Daredevil lineup. Daredevil's wider fuzz line includes the Almighty Bass, the DAISHO octave fuzz made with Earl Slick, the Real Cool Fuzz and the Shrineburner, along with the Cry Baby Fuzz Wah collaboration with Dunlop1.
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Questions
Is the Daredevil Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Daredevil states the Wedge version has true bypass switching, and the standard Northern Creeper Fuzz is also described by the maker as hand wired with silicon transistors and true bypass. That means the pedal's circuit is taken fully out of the signal path when it is off.
Does the Northern Creeper use silicon or germanium clipping?
Silicon. Daredevil describes the Wedge version as a silicon fuzz, and the original Northern Creeper Fuzz as hand wired with silicon transistors. Silicon transistor fuzzes are generally less sensitive to temperature than germanium designs, which is part of why the maker leans on them here.
Where is the Daredevil Northern Creeper made?
In Chicago, Illinois. Daredevil says the Wedge version, like all Daredevil pedals, is built in Chicago, IL, with through hole components. The vintage style wedge enclosures are made for Daredevil by Hammond Mfg.
Is the Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz still available?
As of 26 October 2026 the Wedge version is listed as sold out on Daredevil's own product page. The maker has described it as a short run reissue of the 2015 original, so availability depends on when Daredevil puts out another run.
Is the Wedge version the same circuit as the original Northern Creeper?
Yes. Daredevil says the Wedge pedals are hand wired with the same classic circuit as the original released in 2015. The standard Northern Creeper Fuzz page likewise describes the same classic circuit with new artwork as of 2020, so the changes between versions are the enclosure and artwork, not the circuit.
Sources (2)
- Northern Creeper Wedge Fuzz, Daredevil Pedals
- NORTHERN CREEPER Fuzz, Daredevil Pedals, 2020
