The EC Pedals Angry Ape Fuzz is a fuzz pedal described by Pedal of the Day's reviewer as "a big, bold, distorted fuzz pedal, and one that can perform a multitude of functions as well." Its distinguishing control is a Gate knob, which shapes the character of the fuzz itself rather than just the amount of distortion, taking the sound from a crisp, tight fuzz up to an un-gated, messy, gritty, squelchy fuzz1. For more fuzz circuits of every stripe, see Fuzz Pedals.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of fuzz distortion1 |
| Gate | Controls the character of the fuzz, from a crisp, tight fuzz sound up to an un-gated, messy, gritty, squelchy fuzz1 |
| Tone | Goes from dark and seething to bright and cutting1 |
| Level | Sets the output volume1 |
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the Tone control especially wide ranging: "The Tone has a great sonic range, though, going from dark and seething to bright and cutting in no time flat"1.
Power and bypass
The Angry Ape Fuzz operates on a standard 9 volt, negative tip, BOSS style adapter only, according to the review1.
The review specifies a 9V negative tip BOSS style adapter only, and no battery operation is mentioned. Use a standard center negative 9V pedalboard supply.
For switching, the pedal is true bypass for noise free operation, so it stays out of your signal chain when off1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's Mike B reviewed the pedal in July 2015 and summed it up as a big, bold, distorted fuzz that can perform a multitude of functions. He noted that EC Pedals builds its pedals with high grade components only, and described them as built for loud clubs and loud guitars1.
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Questions
Is the EC Pedals Angry Ape Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review describes the Angry Ape Fuzz as true bypass for noise free operation, meaning the pedal takes itself out of the signal path when switched off and your guitar's signal reaches the amp untouched.
What power supply does the Angry Ape Fuzz need?
The Angry Ape Fuzz runs on a standard 9 volt, negative tip, BOSS style adapter. Pedal of the Day notes that it operates on that kind of adapter only, so use a center negative 9V supply rather than any other voltage or polarity.
Can the Angry Ape Fuzz run on a battery?
The published review states the pedal operates on a standard 9 volt negative tip BOSS style adapter only, and no battery operation is mentioned. Plan to power it from a 9V DC adapter on your pedalboard supply.
What does the Gate knob do on the Angry Ape Fuzz?
According to Pedal of the Day, the Gate knob controls the character of the fuzz. It takes the sound from a crisp, tight fuzz up to an un-gated, messy, gritty, squelchy fuzz, so you can dial in how open or choked the fuzz sits.
What does the Tone knob do on the Angry Ape Fuzz?
Pedal of the Day describes the Tone control as having a great sonic range, going from dark and seething to bright and cutting in no time flat, letting you shape where the fuzz sits in the mix.
Sources (1)
- EC Pedals Angry Ape Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-07-31