The Bad Dancer Fuzz/Boost is a 2-in-1 pedal from Pusher Pedals that puts a fuzz and a boost in one enclosure. Pedal of the Day described it as a combination of the maker's first two flagship pedals, the Dirty Darling fuzz and the Leap of Faith Boost1. In the same publication's later look at the Leap of Faith, the Bad Dancer is again described as a dual fuzz/boost pedal and a prototype of Pusher's newest creation2.
The unit reviewed in January 2016 was a prototype. The reviewer wrote that he was "Not sure exactly when the true release date is for this killer 2-In-1", and that the final graphics and text had not yet been added1.
Controls
The fuzz and boost sections are laid out side by side, with the fuzz on the left and the boost on the right, each with its own footswitch1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sets the output level, with a large amount of volume available across the pedal1 |
| Tone | Sweeps from low, gritty stoner fuzz to higher-pitched, squealing, gnarly, nasty fuzz tones1 |
| Fuzz | Covers a range from a slight overdriven sound to a wall of fuzz1 |
| Boost Level | Sets how much extra power the boost adds when kicked on1 |
| Order toggle | Selects whether the signal runs Fuzz into Boost or Boost into Fuzz1 |
The reviewer noted that the Volume control has "loads of this throughout this pedal, so don't worry about your ability to cut through the mix"1.
Using the two sections
The boost can be used in two ways: in conjunction with the fuzz side, or on its own as a clean boost to liven up the guitar's original tone1. Because the boost has its own footswitch, the two sections can be engaged separately, and the order toggle lets you choose whether the boost pushes the fuzz or sits after it1.
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the two sections worked well together:
"The result is a fantastic distortion machine with a ton pf power"
On the fuzz side, he described the full-up sound as "a balls-out wall of fuzz (especially when paired with the boost)"1. For players weighing a fuzz against other dirt options, the effect type pages for Fuzz Pedals, Overdrive Pedals and Distortion Pedals cover how these circuits differ.
Videos
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Questions
Has the Pusher Pedals Bad Dancer been released?
As of the January 2016 Pedal of the Day review, the Bad Dancer was still a prototype and had not been released. The reviewer wrote that he was not sure exactly when the true release date was, and noted that the unit he saw lacked the final graphics and text. No release date is given on this page.
Can the Bad Dancer boost be used without the fuzz?
Yes. The Boost section has its own footswitch, so it can be kicked in on its own. Pedal of the Day's reviewer described using it either in conjunction with the fuzz side or as a clean boost to liven up the guitar's original tone, with its own level control to set how much extra power you want when it is engaged.
Can I put the boost before the fuzz on the Bad Dancer?
Yes. A small toggle switch lets you decide the order the two effects run in, either Fuzz into Boost or Boost into Fuzz, so the boost can be placed before the fuzz if you prefer to push the fuzz stage from behind.
Which Pusher pedals is the Bad Dancer based on?
The Bad Dancer combines Pusher Pedals' first two flagship pedals: the Dirty Darling fuzz and the Leap of Faith Boost. Pedal of the Day described it as a 2-in-1 pedal combining those two designs in one enclosure.
Does the Bad Dancer have a tone control?
Yes. The Tone control has a wide range on the sonic spectrum, according to Pedal of the Day, sweeping from low, gritty stoner fuzz up to higher-pitched, squealing, gnarly and nasty fuzz tones.
Sources (2)
- Pusher Pedals Bad Dancer Fuzz Boost, Pedal of the Day (www.pedal-of-the-day.com), 2016-01-13
- Pusher Pedals Leap of Faith Boost, Pedal of the Day, 2016-01-25
