The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz is a fuzz pedal from Recovery Effects, designed for both guitar and bass1. It was originally created for the band The Grizzled Mighty, and as of a July 2015 review it was available to the public2. The circuit is point-to-point hand-wired, with a chrome-plated LED and lead-free solder2.
What it does to your sound
Pedal of the Day's reviewer, Mike B, found the pedal covers a big sonic spectrum: crunchy overdrive sounds, heavier and more distorted tones, and up to big fuzzy walls2. He also found it has a big, fat low end, which makes it great for both guitar and bass players2.
"This fuzz has some relatively simple controls, but a ton of differing tones, and a big, fat low end"
The controls
The pedal has four knobs. The reviewer described them as simple, but found they add up to a fuzz with great range2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sets output level2 |
| Tone | More bass and lows turned right, more treble and highs turned left2 |
| Grizzle | Sets the level of gain or distortion added into the mix2 |
| Compression | Dials in as little or as much compression on your tone as you want2 |
The Compression knob is the unusual one for a fuzz. As the reviewer put it2:
"The Compression knob is a welcome addition to any fuzz, and lets you dial in as little or as much compression onto your tone as you need or want"
Where it came from
The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz was originally created for the band of the same name, The Grizzled Mighty, and was later made available to everyone2. The pedals are made by Graig at Recovery Effects2. Recovery Effects also makes other fuzz pedals, including the Zenith and Vales bit-crushing fuzz and the RFZ-1.
What the reviewer made of it
Mike B's 2015 review praised both the build and the range. On the controls he wrote:
"While these don't seem like anything fancy or ground-breaking, they add up to a fuzz with great range that covers a big sonic spectrum"
He also highlighted the craftsmanship, calling the pedal point-to-point hand-wired with a chrome-plated LED and lead-free solder2.
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Questions
Is The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz good for bass?
Yes. The pedal was designed for guitar and bass, and Pedal of the Day's reviewer found its big, fat low end makes it great for both guitar and bass players. The Tone knob turned to the right adds more lows, which helps keep a bass sound full.
Is The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz hand-wired?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's 2015 review describes the circuit as point-to-point hand-wired, and notes the pedal features a chrome-plated LED and lead-free solder.
Who designed The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz?
The review credits the pedals to Graig at Recovery Effects. The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz was originally created for the band of the same name, The Grizzled Mighty, before being made available to the public.
What does the Grizzle knob do?
The Grizzle knob sets the level of gain or distortion added into the mix. At lower settings the pedal leans toward crunchy overdrive sounds, and turning it up moves into heavier, more distorted tones and big fuzzy walls.
Who makes the Grizzled Mighty Fuzz?
Recovery Effects, a small effects maker, builds the Grizzled Mighty Fuzz. The pedal was originally created for the band The Grizzled Mighty and was available to the public as of the 2015 review.
Can I use the Grizzled Mighty Fuzz with bass?
Yes. It was designed as a guitar and bass effects pedal, and the reviewer found its big, fat low end suits both instruments. Turning the Tone knob right brings in more bass and lows.
Sources (2)
- Recovery Effects Grizzled Mighty Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-07-20
- Recovery Effects The Grizzled Mighty Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-07-25
