The Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz is a one-of-a-kind fuzz pedal from MAS Effects, built on the Bazz Fuss circuit and housed in a 1590H enclosure, one of the smallest standard pedal enclosures there is1. It was listed in the maker's one-of-a-kind collection and is now sold out1.
The controls
Despite the tiny enclosure, the pedal carries a full set of controls for a fuzz1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of fuzz |
| Tone | Shapes the treble content |
| Volume | Sets the output level |
It also has an indicator LED1. The maker notes one quirk of the build: "Knob indicators don't correspond to their actual position (a limitation of the super-small enclosure)." Robot teeth are drawn on with a Sharpie1. Because this is a one-of-a-kind piece, those cosmetic details are part of what makes it unique rather than a production standard.
The Bazz Fuss circuit
MAS Effects describes the pedal plainly: "This is a ridiculously small Bazz Fuzz fuzz pedal"1. The Bazz Fuss is a minimalist fuzz design, a favorite of DIY builders because it gets a thick, aggressive fuzz sound from very few parts. That simplicity is what makes it practical to build in an enclosure this small, where a more complex circuit would not fit. If you are new to the effect type, see the site's Fuzz Pedals page for how fuzzes differ from overdrive and distortion.
Availability and related pedals
The Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz is sold out1. It sits in a wider family of small MAS Effects fuzzes, including the MAS Effects Tiny Fuzz, the MAS Effects PicoFuzz, and one-off variants such as the Tiny Fuzz: Devil's Avocado and Tiny Fuzz: Kiwi.
This was a one-of-a-kind build, not a production run, so it will not be restocked. The knob indicators not matching their actual positions is a stated limitation of the small enclosure, so settings should be found by ear rather than by knob markings.
Questions
Is the MAS Effects Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. MAS Effects lists the Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz as true bypass, so when it is switched off your guitar signal passes straight through without going through the fuzz circuit. That matters on a small board where every pedal sits in the chain, and it is a notable fit for a circuit squeezed into a 1590H enclosure measuring 2 by 1.5 by 1 inches.
What circuit is the Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz based on?
MAS Effects describes it as a ridiculously small Bazz Fuzz fuzz pedal. The Bazz Fuss is a minimalist one-transistor fuzz design, popular with builders because it produces a big fuzz sound from very few parts, which is what makes it practical to fit into an enclosure this small.
How big is the Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz?
It is built in a 1590H enclosure measuring 2 inches by 1.5 inches by 1 inch. That is one of the smallest standard pedal enclosures, small enough to squeeze onto a crowded board, and small enough that the knob indicators cannot line up with their actual positions.
Is the Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz still available?
No. The MAS Effects product page lists it as sold out, and it appears in the maker's one-of-a-kind collection, so it was a single hand-finished unit rather than a production run. MAS Effects has made many other Tiny Fuzz variants, some of which may still be available.
What is a Bazz Fuss?
The Bazz Fuss is a minimalist fuzz circuit that uses very few components, typically a single transistor, to produce a thick, aggressive fuzz tone. Its simplicity has made it a favorite of DIY pedal builders, and it is the circuit MAS Effects used as the basis for the Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz.
Sources (1)
- Ridiculously Tiny Fuzz, MAS Effects
