The FuzzHugger Euphonia Bass Fuzz is FuzzHugger's fuzz pedal built for bass guitar, described by the maker as a "low gain, shapable, blendable fuzz." The idea is that you shape the fuzz itself with the Q control, Filter and Gain knobs, then blend it against your clean bass tone, or against out-of-phase cleans for what FuzzHugger calls an extra thick tone1. It sits in the bass fuzz corner alongside FuzzHugger's earlier bass designs, such as the Bass Bloom, and is a different approach from the higher-gain character of many distortion and overdrive pedals.
Controls
The Euphonia keeps its control set small and oriented around shaping and blending the fuzz12:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Attack | Q control for the Filter, changing how sharp it is; the effect varies with filter amount1 |
| Filter | Tone control that shapes the fuzz1 |
| Gain | Gain for the fuzz circuit1 |
| Mix | Center is "no mix." Left is "out of phase." Right is "normal mix."1 |
| Out | Output level / volume1 |
The Mix knob is the heart of the pedal for bass players. At center it passes no blend at all; sweep it right for a standard parallel clean blend, or left to blend against an out-of-phase clean signal, which FuzzHugger suggests for extra thick tone12. A clean blend is a common requirement on bass fuzz, since it keeps low-end definition under the fuzz, and here it is built into the pedal rather than requiring a separate parallel mixer.
Power and connections
The Euphonia runs on a 9V to 18V DC, center-negative adapter, which is not included, and the pedal takes no batteries1. The jacks are top-mounted, which helps the pedal fit in tighter board layouts1.
Because the Euphonia takes no batteries, a DC adapter is required to use it at all. FuzzHugger lists the adapter as not included1.
Versions and pricing
The Euphonia has been offered in Deluxe Finish (Graphic) versions3. Two of these graphic deluxe listings were sold at a cosmetic discount: one described as having an imperfect clear coat, listed at $165.00 sale price against a $195.00 regular price, a $30 discount1; another graphic deluxe finish listed at $170.00 sale price, $25 off the regular price2.
Support
FuzzHugger backs the Euphonia with lifetime free parts and labor on repairs, according to the product page1.
Questions
Does the FuzzHugger Euphonia take a battery?
No. FuzzHugger's product page states plainly that the Euphonia takes no batteries, so you will need a DC adapter to power it. The pedal runs on 9V to 18V DC, center negative, and the adapter is not included, so plan your pedalboard power accordingly.
What power supply does the Euphonia Bass Fuzz need?
FuzzHugger specifies a 9V to 18V DC, center-negative adapter, which is not included with the pedal. Because the pedal takes no batteries, a DC supply is required. The 18V ceiling gives some headroom if your board supply offers a higher-voltage output.
Can you blend the Euphonia with your clean bass tone?
Yes. Blending is central to the design: FuzzHugger describes the Euphonia as a low-gain, shapable, blendable fuzz that you can mix with your clean tone. The Mix knob also lets you blend against out-of-phase cleans, which the maker says gives an extra thick tone.
What does the Mix knob do at center?
At center, the Mix knob is set to what FuzzHugger calls no mix, meaning the fuzz passes without clean blending. Turned left, the blend goes out of phase; turned right, it is a normal mix with your clean tone.
What does the Q control do on the Euphonia?
The Attack knob is a Q control for the Filter, changing how sharp the filter is. FuzzHugger notes that the effect varies with the amount of filter, so the Attack and Filter controls work together to shape the character of the fuzz.
What warranty does FuzzHugger give on the Euphonia?
FuzzHugger offers lifetime free parts and labor on repairs for the Euphonia, according to the product page.
Sources (3)
- FuzzHugger Euphonia Bass Fuzz (Graphic, Deluxe Finish), FuzzHugger Effects
- FuzzHugger Euphonia Bass Fuzz (Graphic, Deluxe Finish), FuzzHugger Effects
- FuzzHugger Euphonia Bass Fuzz (Graphic, Deluxe Finish), FuzzHugger Effects
