The Mojo Hand FX Colossus is a fuzz built on the Russian/Civil War Big Muff lineage, with one addition that circuit never had from the factory: a Mids control. Mojo Hand FX describes it as "the be-all-end-all Russian/Civil War Muff-style fuzz," and the limited edition run dresses it in Lavender, Mint, or Seafoam powder coat1.
What the Colossus does to your sound
A Russian/Civil War Muff-style fuzz is the thicker, darker branch of the Big Muff family, and the Colossus leans into that. Mojo Hand FX's own description of the range it covers: "Rich harmonic drenched chords, sweet singing leads, sludgey stoner goodness, filthy bluesy mcnasties, pumpkin-flavored raunch. You name it, it does it."1
The Mids control is what separates it from a stock Muff-style pedal. Mojo Hand FX calls it "a full range 'Mids' control to help you cut through the mix in a live setting," which addresses the classic complaint that Muff-style fuzzes can disappear under a band1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Output level1 |
| Mids | Full range mid control to help cut through the mix in a live setting1 |
| 3-way tone toggle | Different EQ voicings: up for most bass, center for standard, down for more bass1 |
The toggle gives three fixed EQ voicings around the Mids knob, so you can set the overall character first and then dial the mids to sit in the mix1.
Power and size
The Colossus runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, neither of which is included, and draws about 3mA1. That draw is light enough that it will not strain a daisy chain or a small isolated supply. It measures 4.8" L x 2.62" W x 1.55" H1.
The power supply and battery are not included, so plan for a center negative 9V DC adapter or a fresh 9V battery before first use1.
The limited edition finishes
The limited edition Colossus comes in three colors: Lavender, Mint, and Seafoam1. Mojo Hand FX builds it in a die cast aluminum enclosure that is "professionally powder coated and printed at our facility"1.
Where it sits in the Mojo Hand FX range
Mojo Hand FX builds several fuzzes around different corners of the Muff family and beyond. The Colossus covers the Russian/Civil War side with its Mids control, while the Iron Bell family, the op-amp based 1979 fuzz, and the two-transistor Crosstown Hybrid Fuzz each take a different approach1.
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Questions
Does the Mojo Hand FX Colossus have true bypass?
Yes. Mojo Hand FX lists the Colossus as true bypass, so the pedal takes itself fully out of the signal path when switched off. It runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply or a 9V battery, neither of which is included, and draws about 3mA, which is light enough for almost any pedalboard power supply.
What colors are in the limited edition run?
The limited edition Colossus comes in three finishes: Lavender, Mint, and Seafoam. Mojo Hand FX builds the pedal in a die cast aluminum enclosure that is professionally powder coated and printed at its own facility.
What Muff circuit is the Colossus based on?
Mojo Hand FX describes the Colossus as a Russian/Civil War Muff-style fuzz, calling it "the be-all-end-all Russian/Civil War Muff-style fuzz." That lineage refers to the Russian-made Big Muff variants, and the Colossus adds a Mids control on top of that circuit.
How big is the Mojo Hand FX Colossus?
The Colossus measures 4.8 inches long by 2.62 inches wide by 1.55 inches high, so it fits a standard pedalboard footprint without taking up much more room than a compact enclosure.
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- Mojo Hand FX, Mojo Hand FX
