The Fender x Hello Kitty Pink Fuzz is a fuzz pedal covered in a pink Hello Kitty-themed finish, built by Fender. Under the artwork it is an op amp-based fuzz with three controls, an internal trimpot for taming high frequencies, and true bypass switching. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in January 2025, called it "a fun-loving fuzz like no other" that "introduces a pop of color and charm to one of the pedal world's most beloved effects"1.
What it does to your sound
RockBoard's PedalPedia describes the pedal as kicking your guitar into "woolly, splattering gain tones with unmistakable character"2. The fuzz knob covers what the maker calls a wide range of flavors, from overdrive-like grit at the low end to full-on ripping fuzz at the top1. In other words, it can sit on a board as a gritty boost into an amp or as the main fuzz voice in a rig.
Pedal of the Day's verdict was blunt: "And, hats off to Fender, this Fuzz sounds AWESOME."1
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Covers a wide range of flavors from overdrive-like grit to full-on ripping fuzz1 |
| Tone | Shapes the treble character of the fuzz voice2 |
| Level | Sets the output volume2 |
| Internal trimpot | Dials down super-high frequencies to tame single coil pickups and bright amps, or to shape the tone further1 |
The trimpot is the one control hidden inside the enclosure. It is aimed at players with single coil pickups or bright amps who find the pedal's top end too sharp: turning it down rolls off those super-high frequencies1.
Power, bypass and build
The pedal runs on a 9-volt battery or a center negative AC adaptor, neither of which is included1. Fender's product information for the Hello Kitty Fuzz lists the supply as 9V DC, center negative, drawing 80mA2. At 80mA, it is worth checking that a pedalboard power supply output can supply that current rather than sharing it on a low-current daisy chain.
The pedal draws 80mA2, so give it a power supply output that can supply that current rather than sharing a low-current output with neighbors.
Switching is true bypass, so when the effect is off your signal remains clean and clear, as Pedal of the Day puts it1. The jacks are top mounted, which helps the pedal fit tightly on a crowded board, and the enclosure is a road-ready aluminum housing1.
Pink and black versions
Fender makes the Hello Kitty Fuzz in two finishes. The pink version is the one reviewed by Pedal of the Day, and the black version carries the same core design: an op amp-based circuit with fuzz, tone and level controls covering the same range from overdrive-like grit to full-on ripping fuzz2. The circuit type is listed as analog for the black version2, and the pink version's circuit is likewise described as op amp-based1. The difference between them is the finish, pink Hello Kitty artwork versus black12.
Where it sits in Fender's fuzz range
The Hello Kitty Fuzz is one of several fuzzes in Fender's current pedal range. Players comparing circuits may also come across the Fender The Pelt, the Fender Shields Blender, the Fender The Trapper Dual Fuzz, the Fender Fuzz Wah and the Fender Blender. The Hello Kitty Fuzz stands apart from these mainly in its presentation: a three-knob op amp fuzz in a themed enclosure, rather than a signature or multi-control design21.
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Questions
Does the Fender x Hello Kitty Fuzz run on a battery?
Yes. Pedal of the Day lists the pedal as powered by a 9-volt battery or a center negative AC adaptor, neither of which is included with the pedal. That makes it usable on a pedalboard with a standard 9V supply or on its own with a battery.
Is the Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day describes the pedal as true bypass switching, noting that when the effect is off, your signal remains clean and clear.
Is the Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz analog or digital?
It is an analog pedal. The circuit is op amp-based, with three simple controls, according to Fender's product information.
What does the internal trimpot on the Hello Kitty Fuzz do?
The internal trimpot lets you dial down the super-high frequencies. Pedal of the Day suggests this is useful to tame single coil pickups and bright amps, or to shape the tone further.
How much current does the Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal draw?
Fender's product information for the Hello Kitty Fuzz lists a current draw of 80mA at 9V DC, center negative.
What is the difference between the pink and black Hello Kitty Fuzz pedals?
Both are Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedals with the same op amp-based circuit and fuzz, tone and level controls. The pink version is the one Pedal of the Day reviewed, describing its wooly, splattering gain tones. The black version carries the same core design in a black finish.
Sources (2)
- Fender x Hello Kitty Pink Fuzz Pedal, Pedal of the Day, 2025-01-16
- Fender® x Hello Kitty® Black Fuzz Pedal by Fender, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
