The FuzzHugger Scalable Pet is a fuzz pedal with two separately footswitchable gain channels. FuzzHugger describes each channel as going "from sweet cleans to staticy overfuzz, with some nice drives" in between, so one pedal covers clean-ish boost territory through overdrive-style tones into full fuzz1. It belongs to the wider family of FuzzHugger designs such as the Algal Bloom and Doom Bloom.
Two footswitchable fuzz channels
The Scalable Pet puts two gain stages in one box, each with its own footswitch. That means you can set one side as a lower-gain drive or clean-ish boost and the other as a full fuzz, and switch between them without touching a knob. FuzzHugger also suggests running one channel into the other for stacked tones3.
The Custom 2-in-1 Scalable Pet (Deluxe Finish) takes the same idea further. It houses two independent 6-knob effects in an enclosure the size of two standard enclosures set side by side, and each effect has dedicated in and out jacks. FuzzHugger notes that "The independent ins/outs give you the option of \"placing\" each any where in the chain," so the two sides can be separated by other pedals rather than locked together23.
The controls: Highs, Boost and Max on each side
Each side of the pedal carries the same three knobs1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Highs | Dedicated treble control for that side3 |
| Boost | Dedicated boost control for that side3 |
| Max | Sets the gain level; scratches when adjusted as voltage levels change1 |
FuzzHugger states plainly that the "Max knob scratches when adjusted, as voltage levels change." The maker presents this as how the control works, not a defect, so do not expect a silent sweep while playing1.
Power
The Scalable Pet runs on 9 to 18V DC and takes no battery. FuzzHugger notes it can be operated at up to 18 volts for more headroom1. On the Custom 2-in-1 Deluxe, one power jack powers both sides2.
Because the pedal is DC power only with no battery option, it needs a DC supply on your board. The 9 to 18V range means a standard 9V output works, and an 18V output gives more headroom if your supply offers one1.
Finishes and availability
The Scalable Pet has been offered in a Graphic Deluxe Clear finish, which FuzzHugger listed as a cosmetic sale because the clear coat has a few very minor imperfections. That listing showed a regular price of $185.00 and a sale price of $173.00 as of 26 October 20261. The Custom 2-in-1 Scalable Pet (Deluxe Finish) carries the same cosmetic sale note about minor clear coat imperfections2.
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Questions
Does the FuzzHugGger Scalable Pet take a battery?
No. FuzzHugger specifies 9 to 18V DC power with no batteries on the Scalable Pet, and repeats on the Custom 2-in-1 Deluxe page that it is DC power only. Plan for a center-negative DC supply or an isolated output on your power supply rather than a battery.
What voltage can the Scalable Pet run on?
The Scalable Pet accepts 9 to 18V DC. FuzzHugger notes it can be operated at up to 18 volts for more headroom. On the Custom 2-in-1 Deluxe version, one power jack powers both sides of the pedal.
Why does the Max knob scratch when turned?
FuzzHugger says the Max knob scratches when adjusted because voltage levels change as you turn it. The maker presents this as normal behavior of the control, not a fault, and it applies to both sides of the pedal.
Can the two channels of the Scalable Pet be switched separately?
Yes. The pedal has two footswitches, one for each gain channel, so each side can be switched on its own. FuzzHugger also suggests experimenting with running one side into the other, and the Custom 2-in-1 Deluxe version adds independent in and out jacks so each effect can sit anywhere in the chain.
Sources (3)
- FuzzHugger Scalable Pet (Graphic, Deluxe Clear), FuzzHugger Effects (www.fuzzhugger.com)
- FuzzHugger Custom 2-in-1 Scalable Pet (Deluxe Finish), FuzzHugger Effects
- FuzzHugger Custom 2-in-1 Scalable Pet (Deluxe Finish), FuzzHugger Effects
