The Dophix Medici More Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from Italian builder Dophix, handmade in the company's Florence factory1. What sets it apart from a single-stage fuzz is its architecture: it carries a base FUZZ stage plus a second cascaded high-gain MORE FUZZ stage, and a mixer that blends the result with your clean signal1. Each of the three blocks can be switched independently, so you can run the base fuzz alone, the More Fuzz preamp alone, or stack both for a heavier, layered fuzz2.
Guitar World's Paul Riario described it as "a primal and thickened fuzz with an additional fuzz circuit to increasingly layer more scorching fuzziness," calling it "one of those musically rich fuzzes" in his verdict1.
Two fuzz stages and a blend
The core idea is that distortion can be adjusted over a multitude of combinations and mixed with the input signal3. The left side of the pedal governs the base fuzz tone, which Riario found to deliver "velvety-thick fuzziness and a hard-clipping sizzle," a bluesy-edged fuzz that stays pliable and warmly defined1.
Engaging the More Fuzz stage is where the pedal pushes further. With Even More Fuzz engaged, Riario found it "sears with loads of fuzzy sustain and sharpened overtones that cut with a midrange slice"1. The blend control lets you dial clean signal back in with a plus or minus range, so the stacked fuzz can sit under your dry tone rather than replacing it1.
Pedal of the Day's reviewer highlighted the two-stage architecture and praised the BLEND mixer control in particular when covering the pedal in June 20243.
Controls and footswitches
The pedal has six knobs split across two sides, plus two footswitches13.
| Control | Side | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Master (level) | Left | Sets the overall output level1 |
| Fuzz | Left | Sets the fuzz stage gain2 |
| Tone | Left | Shapes the fuzz frequency response1 |
| More Level | Right | Sets the More Fuzz stage level1 |
| More Fuzz | Right | Sets the More Fuzz stage intensity1 |
| Blend (+/- clean signal) | Right | Mixes clean signal against the fuzz1 |
The two footswitches are labeled FUZZ ME ON and MORE FUZZ. The MORE FUZZ preamplifier can be activated either by itself or in combination with the fuzz stage by turning on both switches2. That gives you three distinct sounds from one box: base fuzz, More Fuzz alone, or both stages cascaded.
The enclosure is a diecast chassis with a clear acrylic panel at the base. A circuit-board-mounted LED inside the enclosure gleams a red halo around the bottom of the pedal when it is powered up1.
Power and connections
The Medici More Fuzz sits at 1 Mohm input and 300 ohm output impedance, so it presents a typical fuzz pedal load to whatever drives it and drives the next pedal or amp without strain2. Its 6.3 mm (1/4") input and output jacks are placed sideways on the pedal, which helps keep a crowded pedalboard tidy2.
The 1/4" input and output jacks are placed sideways on the pedal rather than on the top or front edges2, which affects how it sits against neighboring pedals on a tight board.
The Medici More Fuzz Black limited edition
Dophix also makes a Black limited edition of the Medici, of which only 10 pieces were made for the world market4. It carries the same feature set: a FUZZ stage, a MORE FUZZ stage and a mixer that can be activated independently, the same controls, and the same dimensions and weight4. Dophix describes it as "a modern fuzz with more fuzz and blend control"4.
The Black edition is a limited run, with only 10 pieces made for the world market4. Its price was listed at €450.00, discounted to €420.00 as of October 20264.
With only 10 pieces made worldwide, the Black edition is far harder to find than the standard Medici More Fuzz, which Dophix lists at €410.00 as of October 20262.
Where it sits in the Dophix range
Dophix is an Italian pedal builder whose fuzz lineup also includes the Nettuno fuzz3. The Medici More Fuzz differs from a straightforward fuzz like the Nettuno by adding the second cascaded stage and the clean blend, which makes it closer to a stacking tool than a single-voice fuzz. For players comparing gain types, it sits on the far end of the fuzz family relative to overdrive or distortion pedals, with the blend control offering a way to keep the dry character of your amp in the mix.
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Questions
Can the Dophix Medici More Fuzz run on a battery?
Yes. The pedal can be powered by an internal battery or by a center negative 9V DC power supply. To swap the battery you remove the four screws on the bottom cover. Current draw is 19mA with the LED on and 500 microamps in standby, so a battery lasts a reasonable while.
Is the Dophix Medici More Fuzz true bypass?
Yes, Dophix lists the Medici More Fuzz as true bypass, so with both fuzz stages disengaged the pedal passes your signal without coloring it. That matters on a larger board where several buffered or non-true-bypass pedals in a row can dull your tone.
Where is the Dophix Medici More Fuzz made?
Every pedal in the Dophix collection, including the Medici More Fuzz, is handmade in the company's factory in Florence, Italy. Dophix is an Italian pedal builder whose earlier fuzzes include the Nettuno.
Can the More Fuzz stage be used on its own?
Yes. The pedal has a FUZZ stage, a MORE FUZZ stage and a mixer that can each be activated independently. The MORE FUZZ preamplifier can run by itself or together with the fuzz stage by turning on both the FUZZ ME ON and MORE FUZZ footswitches.
How many Medici More Fuzz Black pedals were made?
The Medici More Fuzz Black is a limited edition of only 10 pieces made for the world market. It was previewed at NAMM Show 2026 in Los Angeles, with shipping expected about a month later and pre-orders open at the time.
Sources (4)
- Dophix Medici More Fuzz review, Guitar World, 2024-07-23
- MEDICI more fuzz, Dophix
- Dophix Medici More Fuzz, Pedal of the Day (www.pedal-of-the-day.com), 2024-06-30
- MEDICI more fuzz black, Dophix (www.dophix.com)
