The Fuzzhugger Great Wall V2 is a fuzz pedal, the second version of the maker's Great Wall, released in September 2009. Fuzzhugger(fx) built it as a quadruple silicon plus germanium diode fuzz, and No Treble's Evan Kepner described the result as a pedal that "delivers a huge wall of fuzz-pumping bass sound"1. It sits in the broader family of fuzz pedals, alongside Fuzzhugger's other designs such as the Doom Bloom and the Algal Bloom.
Controls
The Great Wall V2 keeps its faceplate simple, with three knobs1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Sets the amount of fuzz |
| Volt | Voltage-style control on the fuzz circuit |
| Level | Sets the output volume |
The Volt control is the one that sets the pedal apart from a straightforward volume-plus-fuzz layout, letting a player shape how the fuzz circuit is driven1.
Power, build and switching
The pedal runs on a 9V negative tip adapter and does not accept batteries, so plan for a power supply output on your board1. It uses true-bypass switching, a professionally printed circuit board, and a rugged aluminum enclosure measuring 4.7 by 2.7 inches1.
The Great Wall V2 takes no battery: it needs a 9V negative tip adapter to run1.
Price and warranty
At release, the standard model listed at $1091. The pedal carries a lifetime warranty1.
Questions
Does the Fuzzhugger Great Wall V2 use true bypass?
Yes. The Great Wall V2 uses true-bypass switching, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through it without going through the fuzz circuit. That helps keep your clean tone intact on a pedalboard where the pedal is only engaged for certain parts.
Does the Great Wall V2 take a battery?
No. The Great Wall V2 runs on a 9V negative tip adapter and does not take batteries, so you will need a dedicated power supply or an output from a pedalboard power brick to use it.
What diodes does the Great Wall V2 use?
The Great Wall V2 is a quadruple silicon plus germanium diode fuzz, meaning its clipping stages use both silicon and germanium diodes, four stages in all. That combination shapes the pedal's fuzz character.
How big is the Great Wall V2 enclosure?
The Great Wall V2 is housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure measuring 4.7 by 2.7 inches, a compact footprint that fits alongside other pedals on a board.
Does the Fuzzhugger Great Wall V2 have a warranty?
Yes. The Great Wall V2 carries a lifetime warranty, according to the announcement of its release.
Sources (1)
- Gear Watch: Fuzzhugger Great Wall V2, No Treble (notreble.com), 2009-09-15
