The GUP Tech BFF - Bass Fire Fuzz is a dual fuzz pedal for bass, with two distinct fuzz tones selected from a Dual knob and a Blend knob for mixing clean signal back in. GUP Tech describes it as "a nice Swiss knife to any bassist board," and notes it works for guitar as well as bass1. It sits among fuzz pedals and other bass pedals as the company's bass fuzz offering.
Two fuzz tones from the Dual knob
The core of the BFF is its dual fuzz design. GUP Tech says "Two distinct fuzz tone available from the Dual knob," covering a wide range of dirt: "From tight gain to saw-tooth, there's a lot of fuzz here"1. That means one knob moves between a tighter, more controlled fuzz voice and a coarser, saw-tooth style fuzz, rather than the pedal offering a single fixed texture.
The Blend knob handles the clean signal, a common need on bass where losing low end and definition to fuzz can thin out a mix. GUP Tech puts it simply: "The blend knob let you blend as much (or as little ;)) of you clean signal"1. Players can run full fuzz, full clean, or anywhere between.
Power and practical details
The BFF needs its own 9Vdc center negative supply and draws 60mA, so check that a pedalboard power output can supply that current1.
GUP Tech lists the voltage as "9Vdc center negative only"1. A center positive supply will not suit this pedal.
Other details from the maker's product page:
- Colors: Green or Blue1
- Price: £77.00 GBP as listed on the maker's page1
- Power consumption: 60mA1
- Customer feedback: Based on 12 reviews on the maker's page, with a 100% positive rating1
The Douche Edition
GUP Tech also offers another version of the BFF, covered separately on the GUP Tech BFF - Douche Edition page.
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Questions
Can the GUP Tech BFF be used with guitar?
Yes. GUP Tech describes the BFF as great for bass or guitar, so guitarists can use it as well as bassists. The Blend knob lets players mix as much or as little clean signal as they want, which is useful on both instruments, and the Dual knob selects between two distinct fuzz tones ranging from tight gain to saw-tooth.
What power does the BFF need?
The BFF runs on 9Vdc center negative power only, according to GUP Tech's product page. Power consumption is listed at 60mA. There is no battery option mentioned, so plan a power supply or isolated pedalboard power output that delivers 9Vdc center negative.
Is the BFF center negative only?
Yes. GUP Tech lists the voltage requirement as 9Vdc center negative only, so a center positive supply or a reversed polarity adapter is not suitable. Use a standard 9V center negative supply rated for at least the pedal's 60mA current draw.
What colors does the BFF come in?
GUP Tech's product page lists Green and Blue as the color options for the BFF - Bass Fire Fuzz. A separate Douche Edition of the BFF was released in May 2024 in a sparkle enclosure.
What is the BFF Douche Edition?
The BFF Douche Edition is a version of GUP Tech's BFF dual bass fuzz released in May 2024, housed in a sparkle enclosure. It carries the dual fuzz concept of the standard BFF in a different finish.
Sources (1)
- BFF - Bass Fire Fuzz - Bass pedal, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
