The Pasta Pedals FrankenSTEEN Fuzz is a compact fuzz pedal built as a take on Dwarfcraft Devices' Eau Claire Thunder. Guitar Pedal X describes it as "a somewhat full-on Muff style of a fuzz - getting maximum mileage out of 7 smart controls and dual footswitches," and calls it "something of an improved clone on that - with extra mods and more" compared with the Dwarfcraft Baby Thunder it derives from1. The enclosure artwork shows Gene Wilder from Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein movie, which is where the pedal gets its name1.
Controls and footswitches
The FrankenSTEEN carries seven controls and two footswitches1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Output level |
| Tone | Tone shaping |
| Gain | Drive amount |
| Feedback Tune (Red) | Sets the saturation and sustain the Feedback switch delivers |
| Tone Switch | Bypass / On |
| Green LED Switch | On / Off |
| Input Gain Time | Input gain setting |
| Left Footswitch | Feedback |
| Right Footswitch | Bypass1 |
The dual-footswitch layout is the pedal's distinguishing feature: the left switch engages the Feedback function while the right switch handles bypass, so the two are independent1. The latest edition also has a green LED concealed in a corner of the PCB rather than visible on the facia as on a previous model1.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's reviewer, Stefan Karlsson, found the pedal's central settings well judged: "With that control in the middle - it delivers just the right degree of saturation and sustain on the Left Footswitch." He also noted that too much Feedback Tune can choke the output a touch1.
Availability and buying
The FrankenSTEEN is not a stock item. Guitar Pedal X reported that none were listed on the Pasta Pedals Reverb store at the time of writing, and that the maker mostly builds these from commissions1. It is listed as a Special Order Item via the Pasta Pedals Instagram page, at a list price of $210 as of December 20252.
Because the FrankenSTEEN is built to commission, expect to order it directly from the maker rather than through a retailer12.
Questions
What is the Pasta Pedals FrankenSTEEN Fuzz based on?
The FrankenSTEEN is based on Dwarfcraft Devices' Eau Claire Thunder. Guitar Pedal X describes it as an improved clone of that circuit, with extra mods and more controls, in a compact enclosure. The artwork carries the theme through, showing Gene Wilder from Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein movie.
What does the Feedback footswitch do?
The FrankenSTEEN has two footswitches: a Left Feedback Footswitch and a Right Bypass Footswitch. The Feedback switch works with the Feedback Tune control, which sets the degree of saturation and sustain the fuzz delivers when the Feedback switch is engaged. Guitar Pedal X found the middle setting delivered the right balance, while too much Feedback Tune could choke the output a touch.
What power does the FrankenSTEEN Fuzz need?
The FrankenSTEEN runs on 9V DC center negative and draws 10mA. It has a TS input and a TS output. There is no battery option mentioned, so plan your pedalboard power supply accordingly.
How much current does the FrankenSTEEN Fuzz draw?
Guitar Pedal X lists the current draw at 10mA, which is light enough that the pedal will sit comfortably on almost any daisy-chained or isolated power supply alongside other 9V pedals.
Can you buy a FrankenSTEEN Fuzz new?
Not off the shelf. Guitar Pedal X reported that none were listed on Pasta Pedals' Reverb store at the time of writing, and that the maker mostly builds these from commissions. The pedal is listed as a Special Order Item via the Pasta Pedals Instagram page, at a list price of $210 as of December 2025.
Sources (2)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-11-12
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-12-08
