The ProAnalog Devices MkII Fuzz V2 is a fuzz pedal built in the Tone Bender tradition. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in February 2017, described it as "a fuzz to end all fuzzes," based on the Tone Bender style fuzzes, with "a smooth and singing sustain, perfect for ringing chords and fat, fuzzy lead runs as well."1
It is a small-batch, hand-built pedal: all ProAnalog Devices are designed and hand built by Scotty in the USA, and the review notes these were made in small batches, so they are a bit on the rare side.1
Controls and the V2 changes
The pedal keeps a simple control layout. Level sets the overall output volume of the pedal.1
The Attack control is where the V2 differs from earlier versions. Pedal of the Day reports that the Attack features an improved overall range, bigger bass response and perfectly EQ'd top end brilliance in the V2.1
Power and board use
The MkII Fuzz V2 runs on 9VDC jack power, which the review describes as delivering low noise and a lot of tone. It is also daisy chain playable with other pedals on your board, so it can share a supply with the rest of a pedalboard rather than needing its own.1
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's verdict was strongly positive:
"This is truly one of those pedals you plug in and go \"WOW\" right from the start, knowing you've found something special overall."
Related ProAnalog pedals
ProAnalog's MkII Fuzz V2 sits in a small-batch catalog: the pedal was made in small batches, so it is a bit on the rare side, which is worth knowing if you come across one used.2
Videos
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Pedal of the Day
Questions
Is the ProAnalog Devices MkII Fuzz V2 true bypass?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's 2017 review lists the MkII Fuzz V2 as true bypass, so the pedal is removed from your signal chain entirely when switched off. The review also notes it runs on 9VDC jack power with low noise, and that it can be daisy chained with other pedals on your board.
What transistors does the MkII Fuzz V2 use?
The MkII Fuzz V2 uses NOS NPN germanium and silicon transistors, according to Pedal of the Day's review. New old stock germanium parts are a common choice in Tone Bender-style fuzz designs, and the mix of germanium and silicon stages shapes the pedal's character.
Where is the ProAnalog Devices MkII Fuzz V2 made?
In the USA. Pedal of the Day reports that all ProAnalog Devices are designed and hand built by Scotty in the USA. The MkII Fuzz V2 was made in small batches, so the review describes it as a bit on the rare side.
What power does the MkII Fuzz V2 need?
The MkII Fuzz V2 runs on 9VDC jack power. Pedal of the Day's review describes it as running with low noise and a lot of tone, and notes that it is daisy chain playable with other pedals on your board.
Does the MkII Fuzz V2 have a warranty?
Yes. According to Pedal of the Day's 2017 review, ProAnalog Devices pedals come with a limited lifetime transferable warranty, which stays with the pedal if it is sold on to another player.
Sources (2)
- ProAnalog Devices MkII Fuzz V2, Pedal of the Day, 2017-02-28
- ProAnalog Devices Ascension Octave Fuzz, Delicious Audio, 2017-10-24