The Native Audio Commodity Fuzz is an octave fuzz pedal designed by Mike Trombley, released on 25 February 2025. It is a silicon-based fuzz with an active octave generator, as opposed to traditional passive designs, which Guitar Pedal X notes allows plenty of volume and tones on tap. At launch it was available from the Native Audio webstore for $2491.
What it sounds like
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson described the pedal as "a beautifully calibrated, richly textured Octave Fuzz - with a somewhat smooth edge," adding that he is a huge fan of octave fuzzes and loves everything about this release overall1.
The pedal's overall character, per the same coverage, is fuzzed-out, clangy and bitey, with chaotic aggression and dissonant chord mangling, while retaining a somewhat smooth edge. In its Fuzzed-Out Octave mode, the pedal delivers "a clangy, bitey texture with sharp upper harmonics that sets the baseline for an in-your-face tone"1.
The controls
The Commodity Fuzz keeps its panel simple, with three knobs1:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Volume | Overall output level |
| Filter | Low-pass filter (LPF) for tone shaping |
| Fuzz | Amount of fuzz |
The story behind the artwork
The pedal commemorates Blackfoot Tribe history, knitting together historical threads concerning the oppression of Native Peoples, the trail of tears, buffalo hunted to near extinction, and FDPIR food handouts1.
Despite promotional imagery, the Commodity Fuzz does not come in a can; cans were illustrative only1.
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Questions
Who designed the Native Audio Commodity Fuzz?
The Commodity Fuzz was designed by Mike Trombley for Native Audio. Guitar Pedal X, covering the pedal's release in February 2025, described it as Native Audio's Commodity Octave Fuzz, designed by Mike Trombley, and noted it as a distinctive take on the octave fuzz effect with historical significance behind its design and artwork.
Is the Commodity Fuzz an active or passive octave circuit?
It is an active design. The pedal is a silicon-based fuzz with an active octave generator, as opposed to traditional passive octave fuzz designs. According to Guitar Pedal X, the active approach allows plenty of volume and tones on tap.
Does it use silicon or germanium transistors?
The Commodity Fuzz is a silicon-based fuzz. Guitar Pedal X's coverage of the release states plainly that it is a Silicon-based fuzz with an active octave generator, so players looking for germanium-style softness should expect the firmer character silicon designs typically bring.
Where can you buy the Native Audio Commodity Fuzz?
At its release on 25 February 2025, the pedal was available from the Native Audio webstore for $249. That was the outlet Guitar Pedal X named when the Commodity Octave Fuzz launched.
Does it come in a can enclosure?
No. Guitar Pedal X notes that the Commodity Fuzz does not come in a can; cans were illustrative only in the pedal's promotional imagery. The pedal ships in a standard enclosure, not a beverage-style can.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-02-25
