The Fredric Effects Pocket Weasel MKII is a fuzz pedal with a twist: instead of a conventional tone knob, it uses what the maker calls "a highly distinctive wah-like tone control." Fredric Effects describes the pedal as "an original fuzzbox with a highly distinctive wah-like tone control," and classifies it as a "Pocket Weasel EQ Fuzz," sitting between fuzz and equalization pedals1.
What the tone control does
The tone control sweeps across a wide frequency range. Fredric Effects says "the frequency range has been broadened so it goes from a deep bass boost to ear-shredding treble, with vocal wah-like sounds in between"1. That puts the pedal in territory shared with wah-wah pedals and filter pedals, though here the sweep is a fixed tone control rather than a rocking pedal.
Circuit and the MKII changes
The original I Got Me A Pocket Weasel was announced by Premier Guitar in December 2012 as "an oddball original design fuzzbox with a wah-like EQ," priced at £902. Fredric Effects explained its origin: "I took the idea of the Harmonic Energizer with added fuzz combo that we build as 'Do the Weasel Stomp' and used a simpler workalike circuit"2. The company still lists the pedal at £90 in a later Premier Guitar release round-up3.
The MKII broadens that design. Fredric Effects says "a Germanium transistor gain stage has been added to give the fuzz in the Pocket Weasel a rougher edge"1. Players curious about germanium's role in fuzz character can read more in Fuzz Pedals.
Enclosure and artwork
The MKII's artwork is custom drawn by Stacey Hine and, per the maker, "professionally screen printed onto each powder coated enclosure"1.
The maker's product page lists the price in pounds sterling (£140). No US dollar price appears on that page.
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Questions
What is the Harmonic Energizer circuit the Pocket Weasel is based on?
Fredric Effects describes the Pocket Weasel as taking the idea of the Harmonic Energizer with added fuzz combo, which the company builds as the 'Do the Weasel Stomp', and using a simpler workalike circuit. In other words, it is not a copy of the Harmonic Energizer itself but a simplified circuit built around the same concept, paired with a fuzz stage.
Does the Pocket Weasel MKII use germanium transistors?
Yes. Fredric Effects says a germanium transistor gain stage has been added in the MKII to give the fuzz a rougher edge. The germanium stage shapes the character of the fuzz rather than being the tone control itself, which works by sweeping the frequency range in a wah-like way.
Who made the artwork on the Pocket Weasel MKII?
The artwork on the Pocket Weasel MKII was custom drawn by Stacey Hine, according to Fredric Effects. The maker says the design is professionally screen printed onto each powder coated enclosure.
How much does the Pocket Weasel MKII cost?
Fredric Effects lists the Pocket Weasel MKII at £140 on its product page as of October 2026. The original I Got Me A Pocket Weasel was reported at £90 when Premier Guitar covered its release in 2012.
Sources (3)
- Pocket Weasel EQ Fuzz, Fredric Effects
- Fredric Effects Launches New Fuzz Pedals Series, Premier Guitar, 2012-12-04
- Fredric Effects Launches New Fuzz & Tremolo Pedals, Premier Guitar, 2013-09-20