The Devi Ever FX God Zilla is a side-by-side octave fuzz pedal: two of the maker's fuzz circuits built into one fuzz enclosure, each with its own bypass switch, so you can run them as individual effects or combine the two1. Pedal of the Day's reviewer, Mike B, called it "a true work of octave fuzz art, conjuring up a ton of different tones and sonic textures overall"1.
The two circuits
The left channel is Devi Ever's GZ, short for Goddess Zero, and the right side is the second channel, the VFM, or Vintage Fuzz Master1. Each side has its own bypass switch, so the God Zilla behaves like two fuzz pedals sharing a box.
The two sides have distinct characters, as the reviewer described them:
- Left side (Goddess Zero): "a very dark and spooky fuzz tone, with loads of sustain"1
- Right side (Vintage Fuzz Master): "nothing short of a spectacular octave fuzz. High-gain, fat fuzz is what's on tap here"1
- Both together: "all-out fuzz warfare, producing some of the thickest, heaviest, awesomest low end octave fuzz you'll ever hear"1
The controls
The left bypass switch controls the first gain channel, the Goddess Zero side1. Its Pregain knob "has a nice range, too, going from slightly buzzy to a warm, meaty fuzz"1. The Volume control on that side can seem inactive at first, but it works in conjunction with the right side of the pedal, so it takes a little more to really hear it1.
On both sides, the intensity of the fuzz can be dialed back with your guitar's volume knob, which the reviewer said makes both sides "extremely versatile"1.
Power
The God Zilla runs on a 9 volt, 2.1 mm, negative tip power jack, the standard center-negative supply used by most pedalboard power supplies1. A 9 volt battery snap sits inside the enclosure; you unscrew the back plate to reach it1.
Size and verdict
The enclosure measures 4.7" x 3.7" x 1.18", which the review describes as MXR-sized, so it fits a standard pedalboard footprint despite holding two circuits1.
Mike B's verdict at Pedal of the Day summed it up: "If you've been looking for some far-out 60's and 70's fuzzy power tones, look no further than this amazing pedal from Devi Ever"1.
Questions
Is the Devi Ever God Zilla true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review lists the God Zilla as true bypass, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the fuzz circuit loading it. That matters on a pedalboard where several effects sit in line, since each non-true-bypass pedal can dull the signal a little more.
Can you use the God Zilla's two sides separately?
Yes. The pedal holds two separate circuits, and each has its own bypass switch, so you can run them as individual effects or combine the two. Pedal of the Day notes that the fuzz intensity on both sides can also be dialed back with your guitar's volume knob, which makes each side more flexible in a mix.
What circuits are inside the God Zilla?
The left channel is Devi Ever's GZ, short for Goddess Zero, and the right channel is the VFM, the Vintage Fuzz Master. Each side has its own bypass switch, so the God Zilla works as two fuzz pedals in one enclosure, either alone or stacked together.
Is the God Zilla a silicon or germanium fuzz?
The God Zilla is silicon transistor based, according to Pedal of the Day's review. Silicon fuzz designs are generally more consistent from pedal to pedal than germanium ones, and they are less sensitive to temperature, though the character differs from vintage germanium designs.
How big is the God Zilla?
The enclosure measures 4.7 by 3.7 by 1.18 inches, which Pedal of the Day describes as MXR-sized. That is compact enough for a crowded pedalboard, though the side-by-side layout means it takes a wider footprint than a single standard box.
Sources (1)
- Devi Ever FX God Zilla Fuzz Octave, Pedal of the Day, 2014-12-15
