The Bloodline Dual Fuzz is a collaboration between Pine-Box Customs and Farm Pedals: a dual dirt pedal with two independent circuits housed in one black enclosure. One circuit comes from each builder, so the pedal covers everything from crunchy drive to full fuzz in a single box, and an Order switch lets you decide which circuit feeds the other. Pedal of the Day reviewed it in May 2020 and called it "a killer, dual dirt pedal with a couple of amazing circuits housed in a rad-looking enclosure"1.
Two circuits in one enclosure
The idea behind the Bloodline is simple: instead of choosing between an overdrive-style circuit and a fuzz, you get both, built by two different makers, in one enclosure. The two circuits are independent, so each can be used on its own or stacked with the other. Pedal of the Day described the range as "Ranging from crunchy drive to balls-to-the-wall fuzz, this black beauty has got something for everyone"1.
The pedal sits in the broader world of fuzz pedals and overdrive pedals, but combines the two rather than picking one1.
Controls
The two rows of controls split by circuit:
| Row | Circuit | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Pine-Box Customs circuit | Volume, Tone and Bias (unlabeled knobs), plus a Bass Boost switch1 |
| Second | Farm Fuzz circuit | Volume, Body and Voice1 |
- Bass Boost switch: adds more low end to the mix on the Pine-Box Customs circuit1.
- Order toggle switch: chooses which circuit comes first in the signal chain, so you can run the fuzz into the other circuit or the other way round without repatching1.
- Bias: appears on both circuits, paired with Volume and Tone on the Pine-Box Customs side and with Volume, Body and Voice on the Farm Fuzz side1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's review of 18 May 2020 is the published account of this pedal. Its reviewer summed it up as "a killer, dual dirt pedal with a couple of amazing circuits housed in a rad-looking enclosure"1.
Related Pine-Box Customs pedals
The Bloodline Dual Fuzz is one of Pine-Box Customs' joint projects, built with Farm Pedals. The two makers describe it as "ranging from crunchy drive to balls-to-the-wall fuzz", and Pedal of the Day's reviewer called it "a killer, dual dirt pedal with a couple of amazing circuits housed in a rad-looking enclosure"1.
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Questions
What does the Order switch do on the Bloodline Dual Fuzz?
The Order toggle switch lets you choose which of the two circuits comes first in the signal chain. That matters because running the fuzz into the overdrive-style circuit sounds different from the reverse, so you can set the pedal up either way without rewiring or moving boxes on your board.
Who built the Pine-Box Customs and Farm Pedals Bloodline?
The Bloodline is a collaboration between two builders, Pine-Box Customs and Farm Pedals. Each builder contributed one of the pedal's two independent circuits, and Pedal of the Day covered the joint effort in its May 2020 review of the pedal.
What does the Bass Boost switch do on the Bloodline?
The Bass Boost switch belongs to the Pine-Box Customs circuit, the top row of controls, and adds more low end to the mix. It sits alongside that circuit's Volume, Tone and Bias knobs, which are unlabeled on the pedal itself.
Can the two circuits in the Bloodline be used independently?
Yes. The Bloodline houses two independent circuits in one enclosure, so each side can be used on its own as well as stacked together, with the Order switch deciding which circuit feeds the other.
What is the Bias knob for on the Bloodline Dual Fuzz?
The Bloodline has a Bias knob on each circuit. On the Pine-Box Customs side it sits with the Volume and Tone knobs, and on the Farm Fuzz side it appears alongside Volume, Body and Voice. Bias controls shape the character of the dirt on each side.
Sources (1)
- Pine-Box Customs & Farm Pedals Bloodline Dual Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2020-05-19
