The Narc Fuzz Distortion V2 is a dirt pedal from Poison Noises that sits between the two camps of driven tone: it is part fuzz, part distortion, built to cover both. Pedal of the Day described it as "packed with a combination of biting distortion and gnarly fuzz tones, The Narc lets you play both sides," and noted that it brings "the versatile grit you didn't even know you needed. Part fuzz, part distortion and all full of powerful" dirt tones.1
The V2 was a newly released version of the pedal when it was reviewed in August 2022, part of an overhauled lineup from the maker.1
Controls
The pedal keeps its layout simple, with three knobs and two switches:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Sing knob | Volume1 |
| Squeal knob | Gain1 |
| Squeak knob | EQ1 |
| Back Stab toggle | Chooses the clipping mode1 |
| Low Down switch | Adds throaty low end into the driven signal1 |
Clipping options
The Back Stab toggle is the heart of the pedal's range. It lets you swap between clipping configurations, with 3 different assortments of clipping diodes on offer, so the same pedal can lean toward fuzz or distortion depending on where it is set.1
Where it sits
As a hybrid of two dirt types, The Narc overlaps with both fuzz pedals and distortion pedals. Players who want a single box for gnarly fuzz tones and more conventional biting distortion can cover both, while the Low Down switch thickens the low end when the driven signal needs it.1
Videos
Poison Noises
Pedal of the Day
Sources (1)
- Poison Noises The Narc Fuzz Distortion V2, Pedal of the Day, 2022-08-13