The Fuzzlord Effects FET120 Overdrive is an overdrive pedal that can also be run as a preamp style pedal into the FX return of an amplifier, which makes it a two-way tool: a drive in front of the amp, or a preamp feeding the power section directly. The enclosure measures 120 x 94 x 42.5 mm, and its artwork comes from Steven Yoyada.1
Controls
The FET120 keeps its panel simple: two gain-stage knobs and an active two-band EQ1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Adjusts the overall output level of the pedal, with plenty of output available to push your amp further into overdrive |
| Gain | Adjusts the amount of internal gain/overdrive |
| Bass | Part of the active Baxandall tone stack, boost or cut up to 20 dB |
| Treble | Part of the active Baxandall tone stack, boost or cut up to 20 dB |
The tone section is the standout feature on paper. The Bass and Treble knobs form an active Baxandall stack, the same shelving arrangement found on many hi-fi and bass amplifiers, and it can boost or cut 20 dB. Delicious Audio notes that these controls "are very powerful for guitar or bass players when dialing in their live" sound, so the pedal works for bass players as well as guitarists.1
Power and switching
The FET120 runs on a 9V center negative 2.1mm power supply and draws 45mA. The maker's guidance, as listed by Delicious Audio, is to use only that type of supply. Switching is true bypass soft switching, so the pedal passes your guitar's signal untouched when off and uses soft-touch footswitches rather than a mechanical click.1
The pedal has no battery option mentioned in its published specifications: it is specified for a 9V center negative 2.1mm power supply only.1
Design and background
The enclosure measures 120 x 94 x 42.5 mm, and the artwork comes from Steven Yoyada.1
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Questions
Can the Fuzzlord FET120 be used in an amp's effects loop?
Yes. The FET120 is designed as an overdrive pedal to drive your amp and other pedals, but it can also be run as a preamp style pedal into the FX return of an amplifier. That makes it usable either in front of the amp or as a preamp replacement feeding the power section directly.
How much does the Bass and Treble control boost or cut?
The Bass and Treble knobs form an active Baxandall tone stack that can boost or cut up to 20 dB. Delicious Audio notes the controls are very powerful for guitar or bass players when dialing in their live sound.
How much current does the FET120 draw?
The FET120 draws 45mA, according to the specifications listed on Delicious Audio's product page.
Is the Fuzzlord FET120 true bypass?
Yes. The pedal uses true bypass soft switching.
What amps is the FET120 modeled on?
The FET120 is based on the classic 70s OR series amplifiers, using FET based op amps to emulate tube preamps. Delicious Audio describes it as reproducing the tone of vintage 120-watt amps of the '70s like the Orange OR 120 or the Mad Amps GT 120.
What size is the FET120 pedal?
The FET120 measures 120 x 94 x 42.5 mm.
Sources (1)
- Fuzzlord Effects FET120 Overdrive, Delicious Audio, 2021-06-24