The Full Fathom Five is a fuzz pedal from MAS Effects, built small enough for a crowded board and aimed at both guitar and bass players. It is one variant of the Tiny Fuzz: Illustrator Series, a run of the same fuzz circuit dressed in artwork from outside artists: MAS Effects says there are 17 illustrations to choose from, and this one carries Full Fathom Five by Matt Dixon12.
The pedal carries a regular price of £46.00 GBP2, with the standard variant (SKU TF-FATHOM-NOLED) listed at £46.00 GBP and the glowing antenna variant (SKU TF-FATHOM) at £92.00 GBP1. It is made in Lockport, Illinois and usually has a 1-2 day lead time2.
Two versions: standard and glowing antenna
The Full Fathom Five comes in two variants, and the difference is visible as well as electrical. The taller, earlier version of the pedal, which MAS Effects calls v2, has a glowing antenna: an LED that pokes through the sticker on top of the pedal. The later version is shorter and does not have the glowing antenna23.
| Variant | Enclosure | Glowing antenna |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Later, shorter version | No |
| Glowing antenna | Taller, earlier version (v2) | Yes, an LED pokes through the sticker3 |
The two variants were listed at different prices: the standard version at £46.00 GBP and the glowing antenna version at £92.00 GBP, as listed on 26 October 20261.
Where it comes from
MAS Effects makes the pedal in Lockport, Illinois, and says it usually has a 1 to 2 day lead time2. The Illustrator Series approach is the same across the range: MAS Effects says it "teamed up with some amazing artists to make their art available on this pedal"1. Other illustrated Tiny Fuzz variants include the Tiny Fuzz: Until the End and the Tiny Fuzz: Ink Stamp Series.
For a player weighing it against other bass pedals, the Full Fathom Five's pitch is a small footprint fuzz that works on guitar or bass, with the artwork as the choosing factor between the 17 series designs12.
Questions
Is the Full Fathom Five Tiny Fuzz for guitar or bass?
Both. MAS Effects describes it as a tiny fuzz pedal for guitar and bass, so it can sit on either kind of board. It belongs to the fuzz family of effects, which you can read more about on the site's fuzz pedals page.
Who illustrated the Full Fathom Five Tiny Fuzz?
The illustration, titled Full Fathom Five, is by Matt Dixon. He is one of the artists MAS Effects teamed up with for the Tiny Fuzz: Illustrator Series, which puts different artists' work on the pedal's sticker.
What is the glowing antenna on the Tiny Fuzz?
On the taller, earlier version (v2) of the pedal, an LED pokes through the sticker to form a glowing antenna. MAS Effects notes that the glowing antenna comes only on that v2 version; the later version does not have it.
Where is the MAS Effects Tiny Fuzz made?
MAS Effects makes the pedal in Lockport, Illinois, and says it usually ships with a 1 to 2 day lead time.
How many illustrations are in the Tiny Fuzz Illustrator Series?
There are 17 illustrations to choose from in the Tiny Fuzz: Illustrator Series. MAS Effects says it teamed up with artists to make their art available on the pedal, and Full Fathom Five by Matt Dixon is one of them.
Sources (3)
- Tiny Fuzz: Full Fathom Five product feed, MAS Effects
- Tiny Fuzz: Full Fathom Five, MAS Effects
- Tiny Fuzz: Full Fathom Five, MAS Effects
