The KingTone miniFUZZ V2 is a hand-wired fuzz pedal that folds two earlier KingTone pedals into one box. It combines the tones and options of the miniFUZZ Si and the miniFUZZ Ge, with a switch that lets you move between silicon and germanium flavors1. Where the original miniFUZZ Si was, in KingTone's words, "still warm but has a more classic fuzzy tone" with more lows and highs, the Ge side traces back to a germanium pedal, and the earlier miniFuzz Ge was described by That Pedal Show as a Tone Bender-inspired fuzz, possibly Zonk style12.
The current build uses MP10b transistors, which KingTone calls a perfect match for the carefully selected silicon BC183 transistors used in the circuit. The maker says the MP10b is tonally "identical" to the miniFUZZ Ge transistors and is extremely temperature tolerant, so it can be used on hot days with no issues345.
What it does and where it came from
Delicious Audio called the Minifuzz "a vintage tone machine that uses the highest quality components and comes with tons of tweakability" when it was upgraded to V24. The V1 pedal carried Volume, Bias and Fuzz controls plus a three-way voicing toggle, a germanium/silicon diode switch and six DIP switches on the side for extra tweaking7. Guitar Pedal X notes the original was "replaced more recently by a Twin Silicon and Germanium varieties in the one box V2 miniFUZZ edition"8.
The V2's range, in the maker's description, runs from "massive, sustaining 'Violin' type tones, to gritty, fierce, true-vintage fuzz sounds," and from "almost broken sounding 'Bender' type tones, to modern glitching, out-of-control big riff sounds"6.
The controls
The V2 keeps three knobs and adds a set of external switches. KingTone describes the Bias control as letting you "go from Violin Sustain, to Vintage, Hendrix'esque Mayhem"1. Delicious Audio explains that the bias knob lets you starve the voltage for spitty and velcro-like tones, and that low bias settings allow modern or "bender" type tones4.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Custom made control, goes smoothly between almost clean to full-on fuzz5 |
| Bias | Starves the voltage for spitty, velcro-like tones; from violin sustain to vintage mayhem14 |
| Volume | Sets the output level |
| Tone toggle (3-way) | Fat/Full, Zonk and Vintage voicings5 |
| Tone switch (4-position) | Tweak the fuzz texture; off for bright gritty tones, other positions for smoother, silkier tone5 |
| Si/Ge switch | Switchable silicon or germanium transistors6 |
| Buffer switch (2-position) | Engages the buffer circuit1 |
| Vintage/Boost switch | In boost, the output is lifted for a stronger volume boost1 |
A red Bias LED lights up when you hit the ideal bias level, which may vary with environmental variables like temperature, making it a practical aid rather than a decoration4.
The three voicings
Delicious Audio breaks down the toggle: Fat/Full for smooth muff-type sounds, Zonk for hairy bender-style tones, and Vintage for a more mid-focused cutting tone reminiscent of the Fuzz Face4. The four-position tone switch and the three-way toggle are reported to deliver slightly different flavors of a smoother or darker voice4.
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Power and bypass
The pedal runs on 9V DC with the standard center-negative plug, and KingTone describes the power requirement as ordinary 9V DC center negative with no special requirements365. It is true bypass1. The switchable buffer is a V2 addition: engaging it lets you drive long cables and complex pedal setups with no loss of tone or change of tone when switching the pedal in1.
Versions and limited colors
The miniFUZZ V2 has been offered in several finishes, all in the same custom CNC 6061 anodized aluminum enclosure at $299.99 USD156:
| Version | Status |
|---|---|
| Black Panel | Current build with MP10b transistors1 |
| Black | Current build with MP10b transistors3 |
| Red | Limited Edition Red59 |
| Green | Very Limited Edition Dark Green69 |
How it compares
Against other switchable or vintage-styled fuzzes, the Minifuzz V2's distinguishing feature is the Si/Ge switch plus the bias LED. The Blackout Effectors Musket Fuzz v2 takes a different route, a Fuzz Face-derived design with its own control set, while KingTone's earlier Minifuzz Ge was a straight germanium pedal, which the maker's own support pages confirm10. Players who want the germanium character without the temperature sensitivity may find the MP10b approach relevant, since KingTone positions it as tonally identical to the Ge transistors while being extremely temperature tolerant345.
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Questions
Does the Kingtone Minifuzz V2 take a battery?
Yes. It runs on a standard 9 volt battery or a 9V DC jack with the standard center-negative plug. KingTone describes the power requirement as ordinary 9V DC center negative with no special requirements, so a typical pedalboard supply works.
Is the Minifuzz V2 true bypass?
Yes, the pedal is true bypass. It also adds a switchable buffer on a two-position external switch, so you can leave the signal untouched or engage the buffer to drive long cables and complex pedal setups with no loss of tone.
What does the Bias light on the Minifuzz V2 mean?
A red Bias LED lights up when you hit the ideal bias level. That ideal point can shift with environmental variables like temperature, so the light is a quick way to find the sweet spot rather than guessing by ear alone.
What transistors does the Minifuzz V2 use?
The current build uses MP10b transistors, which KingTone describes as a perfect match for the carefully selected silicon BC183 transistors. The maker says the MP10b is tonally identical to the miniFUZZ Ge transistors and is extremely temperature tolerant, so it behaves on hot days.
What is the difference between the Fat/Full, Zonk and Vintage settings?
According to Delicious Audio, Fat/Full gives smooth muff-type sounds, Zonk gives hairy bender-style tones, and Vintage gives a more mid-focused cutting tone reminiscent of the Fuzz Face. The three-way toggle carrying these voicings was also present on the V1.
What is the difference between the Minifuzz V1 and V2?
The V2 combines the tones and options of the two earlier pedals, the miniFUZZ Si and the miniFUZZ Ge, in one box with a switch for silicon or germanium flavors. New features include top-mounted jacks, switchable Si/Ge transistors, a buffer option and a four-position tone control.
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