The Static Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from IdiotBox Effects that filters a fuzz circuit through a white noise "static" generator. IdiotBox describes it as "a gnarly fuzz" that "can go from crunchy overdriven 'tube' sounding fuzz to all out squashed and compressed to shit nastiness," and says it is "perfect for getting that dimed tube amp sound at normal volumes."1
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | Sets the fuzz character, from a chunky, tube-esque overdrive fuzz to a crazy, off-the-wall glitchy fuzz, per Pedal of the Day's reviewer3 |
| Tone | Shapes the high end; the reviewer found it has a nice low end presence, and adding highs ramps up both tone and volume like a natural boost section3 |
| Volume | Sets output level; the reviewer found it more than adequate, getting nice and loud especially with the gain up past 3:003 |
| White Noise | The static generator knob, adding a wash of glitchy, buzzy, fuzzy tones over the fuzz sound, controllable with your foot3 |
On the White Noise control, Pedal of the Day's Mike B wrote:
IdiotBox describes the Drive control's range as going "from a chunky, tube-esque overdrive fuzz sound to a crazy, off-the-wall glitchy" fuzz, so one knob covers everything from a fairly tame boost into full glitch territory3.
His overall verdict: "With a ton of fuzz, a great overdrive as well, plus some great glitchiness and sustain out the wazoo, the Static Fuzz is" a champ in the effects pedal department.3
Power and practicalities
The pedal runs on a common 9-12V DC center negative BOSS style power input and a battery snap, drawing 3.1mA.1 Pedal of the Day's review notes the power supply is not included.3 The low current draw and standard connector mean it fits ordinary pedalboard power setups.
No power supply comes with the pedal, so you will need your own 9-12V DC center negative supply or a 9V battery on the included snap.13
IdiotBox says the pedal works on guitar and bass alike, putting it as "Kicks ass on guitar and bass!!!"1 At 4.7" x 2.6" x 1.5" in a 125B enclosure, it is a compact board resident.1
Where it sits in IdiotBox's range
IdiotBox Effects builds several fuzz-adjacent pedals, including the DeathRay, the Deathray Frequency Mangler V2, the WHORES. Fuzz Freq V.2, the Monster Fuzz, the Tractor Beam, and the Blackout. The Static Fuzz is the one built around filtering fuzz through a white noise generator.1
Videos
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Questions
Does the IdiotBox Static Fuzz come with a power supply?
No. Pedal of the Day's review lists the pedal as having a power supply not included, though it does note a battery snap. The pedal runs on a common 9-12V DC center negative BOSS style power input, so a standard pedal supply works, and the low 3.1mA current draw means it is easy on most daisy chains.
Can the Static Fuzz be used with bass?
Yes. IdiotBox Effects says the pedal works on both instruments, putting it plainly: it kicks ass on guitar and bass. The Tone control's low end presence, noted in Pedal of the Day's review, also helps it sit under a bass signal.
Is the IdiotBox Static Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. IdiotBox Effects lists the Static Fuzz with true bypass switching on its product page, so the pedal is out of the signal path when off.
What does the White Noise knob do?
The White Noise control is the pedal's static generator. IdiotBox Effects describes the pedal as a gnarly fuzz filtered through a white noise static generator, and Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the knob adds a wash of glitchy, buzzy, fuzzy tones over the fuzz sound, with results he called unruly and glorious.
What size is the IdiotBox Static Fuzz?
It fits a smaller 125B enclosure measuring 4.7 inches by 2.6 inches by 1.5 inches, according to IdiotBox Effects, so it takes up little room on a pedalboard.
Sources (3)
- Static Fuzz, IdiotBox Effects
- IdiotBox Effects Static Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-08-28
- IdiotBox Effects Static Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-09-20
