The Harley Benton MiniStomp Fuzzy Logic is a compact fuzz pedal built around a germanium transistor. Harley Benton describes it as a "Vintage germanium transistor fuzz" and says it is "Inspired by the legendary Hendrix Fuzzface pedals". According to the maker, "The germanium sound you're getting here is thick, searing and expressive, just the way Jimi wanted it."1 It sits in the fuzz family, a rougher and more open-ended relative of overdrive and distortion.
Controls and switching
The Fuzzy Logic keeps things to the classic two-knob fuzz layout:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Sets the amount of fuzz |
| Volume | Sets the output level |
The footswitch is an On/Off switch with a status LED display, and the pedal is True Bypass, which Harley Benton says eliminates signal interference when switched off.1
Power
The pedal runs from a 9 V DC power supply unit with a center negative plug, and that supply is not included, so you will need to bring your own. Power consumption is listed at 20 mA.1
No power supply comes in the box. The Fuzzy Logic needs a 9 V DC center negative supply unit, which Harley Benton lists as not included.1
Size, color and availability
The MiniStomp housing measures 92 x 38 x 32 mm and weighs 133 g, so it takes up little room on a board. The enclosure is red, and Harley Benton explains the color as "a nod to the livery of the legendary pedals that inspired it (red for germanium transistors, blue for silicon)".1 At the time of the maker's listing, the pedal's status was shown as "On request".1
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Questions
Is the Harley Benton Fuzzy Logic true bypass?
Yes. Harley Benton specifies True Bypass, which the maker says eliminates signal interference when the pedal is switched off. The pedal also has an On/Off footswitch with a status LED display.
Does the Fuzzy Logic use a germanium or silicon transistor?
The Fuzzy Logic uses a germanium transistor. Harley Benton describes it as a vintage germanium transistor fuzz, and the red enclosure is a nod to the colour coding of the pedals that inspired it, red for germanium transistors and blue for silicon.
What power supply does the MiniStomp Fuzzy Logic need?
It runs on a 9 V DC power supply unit with a centre negative plug. The power supply is not included, so you will need to provide your own.
How much current does the Fuzzy Logic draw?
Harley Benton lists power consumption at 20 mA, which is a light draw that most standard pedalboard power supplies can handle.
Does the power supply come with the Fuzzy Logic?
No. Harley Benton states that the 9 V DC centre negative power supply unit is not included with the pedal.
Why is the Fuzzy Logic red?
Harley Benton says the red colour is a nod to the livery of the legendary pedals that inspired it, where red stood for germanium transistors and blue for silicon.
Sources (1)
- MiniStomp Fuzzy Logic, Harley Benton