The Thundercloud Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from Lynx.FX, a maker that Pedal of the Day described as bringing "the fuzzy heat to all of us here in the States"1. It is built around a wide range of fuzz tones, from dirty, sputtery bursts to long, sustained chords, and it is designed to work with both guitar and bass.
Controls and modes
The pedal carries what Pedal of the Day called "a classic trio of controls, Volume (Output), Treble (Tone) and Fuzz (Distortion)"1. Each does what its name suggests: the Volume knob sets output level, the Treble knob shapes tone, and the Fuzz knob drives the amount of distortion.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume (Output) | Sets the pedal's output level1 |
| Treble (Tone) | Shapes the tone1 |
| Fuzz (Distortion) | Sets the amount of fuzz1 |
The Fuzz knob covers a wide sweep. Pedal of the Day's reviewer wrote that it "will do beautifully dirty and sputtery stutter bursts, as well as long, sustained chords and gorgeous lead adventures"1.
The pedal's second main feature is a mode switch, a toggle mounted on the side of the enclosure. It selects between two distinct fuzz characters. As the review put it: "You get to select from a crunchy fuzz with ripping high end OR a smoother fuzz with massive low end"1.
"Mixing and matching this many options leads to a discovery of completely new and exciting fuzz sounds, ones you'll be co"
Guitar and bass
Pedal of the Day described the Thundercloud Fuzz as "a versatile machine" that "pairs well with both guitar and bass"1. The smoother mode, with its massive low end, is the natural fit for bass, while the crunchy mode leans toward guitar work. Players looking at fuzzes for bass may also want to compare it with other options in bass pedals.
Build and switching
The pedal is packed into a hand-stamped aluminum enclosure, and it boasts a bright purple LED as its indicator1. Switching is true bypass, so the pedal is out of the circuit when it is off1.
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Questions
Is the Lynx.FX Thundercloud Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review lists true bypass switching among the pedal's features, so the pedal is removed from the signal path when it is off, leaving your guitar's signal to pass through untouched until you engage the fuzz.
Does the Thundercloud Fuzz work with bass?
Pedal of the Day describes the Thundercloud Fuzz as a versatile machine that pairs well with both guitar and bass. The mode switch is part of why: its smoother setting carries a massive low end, which suits bass, while the crunchy setting leans on ripping high end.
What is the Thundercloud Fuzz enclosure made of?
The pedal is housed in a hand-stamped aluminum enclosure, according to Pedal of the Day's review. The stamping also gives each enclosure a distinctive look, alongside the pedal's bright purple LED.
Who makes the Thundercloud Fuzz?
The Thundercloud Fuzz is made by Lynx.FX, a maker Pedal of the Day noted as bringing the pedal to players in the United States.
Sources (1)
- Lynx.FX Thundercloud Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2022-04-27