The Red Witch Fuzz God II is an analog fuzz guitar pedal from Red Witch Pedals, built in New Zealand around silicon transistors. Red Witch describes it as "the insane silicon son of the original Germanium Fuzz God," and its defining feature is that it carries two fuzz modes at once, each with its own footswitch: a conventional bypass switch and a second Wrath switch that jumps between the two sounds instantly1.
Red Witch describes the pedal's range as running "from your classic fuzz tones of the sustaining, soulful, singing kind through to those of utter chaos - encompassing sub" octave sounds, with the Wrath mode supplying the chaos1. MusicRadar's reviewer Trevor Curwen summed it up as "Great if you enjoy unwieldy fuzz tones. Fun features."2
Two modes, two footswitches
Most fuzz pedals give you one circuit and one bypass switch. The Fuzz God II gives you two circuits in the same box. Red Witch says the pedal "opens up the possibility of using them both within the same unit - switching between either mode instantly via the wrath footswitch"1. The Wrath footswitch does not turn the effect on and off; it selects which of the two fuzz voices you hear, and it does so instantly, so you can move between a straightforward fuzz sound and the pedal's wilder mode mid-song1.
The Wrath mode itself is where the pedal departs from a conventional fuzz. Pressing it "unleash[es] oscillation and octave effects governed by the wrath knob," in MusicRadar's description2. MusicRadar's Jonathan Horsley has elsewhere described the same feature as the "crazed switchable oscillation" of the Fuzz God II's "Wrath" mode3.
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Wrath footswitch | Switches between the two fuzz modes instantly1 |
| Wrath knob | Governs the oscillation and octave effects of the Wrath mode2 |
| Sputter | Determines how smooth or gated the sound is, from singing leads to sputtering1 |
| Bypass footswitch | Normal effect on/off2 |
The Sputter control is the one that shapes the character of the core fuzz voice. Red Witch describes it as setting "how smooth or gated you sound is - from singing leads to 'fuzz in the sun too long' territory," which places a decay and texture control where many fuzzes only offer gain1.
The Fuzz God II is listed as Sold Out on Red Witch's own product page as of 26 October 20261. Red Witch has since built on the Fuzz God line with later models, including the Fuzz God IIC and the Fuzz God IV.
Circuit and background
The Fuzz God II is a silicon-transistor fuzz2, and Red Witch frames it explicitly as a descendant of the company's earlier germanium pedal: "Fuzz God II - the insane silicon son of the original Germanium Fuzz God"1. In practice that means a fuzz voice that does not depend on the voltage sensitivity and per-unit variation that germanium designs are known for, while keeping the two-mode format that sets the pedal apart. MusicRadar's 2014 coverage of the pedal's announcement described it as a pedal that "allows you to create fuzzyness of epic proportions"4.
The pedal sits in a wider Red Witch fuzz range that includes the Seven Sisters Ruby, which MusicRadar's review of that pedal described as the Fuzz God II's "sister model"5, as well as the Euphorium Fuzz and the Zeus Bass Fuzz and Suboctave.
Size, weight and power
The Fuzz God II is a slim, light pedal by fuzz standards. Red Witch lists it at 118mm x 38mm x 94mm and 385 grams1, so it fits a narrow strip of pedalboard rather than a wide footprint. Its current draw is listed at 2 mA1, which is low enough that it poses no problem for any standard pedalboard power supply.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's review by Trevor Curwen is the published verdict on record. His bottom line: "Great if you enjoy unwieldy fuzz tones. Fun features."2 That captures the pedal's split character: the core fuzz voice and the Sputter control on one side, and the Wrath mode's oscillation and sub-octave effects on the other, with the second footswitch making the jump between them a performance control rather than a settings change12.
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Questions
What does the Wrath footswitch do on the Fuzz God II?
The Wrath footswitch switches between the pedal's two fuzz modes instantly. The second mode unleashes oscillation and octave effects governed by the Wrath knob, which Red Witch's own copy describes as crazed, switchable oscillation. MusicRadar's reviewer described the pedal as having a normal bypass switch and a second one designed to incur the wrath of the Fuzz God.
What does the Sputter knob do?
The Sputter control determines how smooth or gated the sound is. Red Witch describes its range as running from singing leads to sputtering, so it shapes the decay and texture of the fuzz rather than the amount of gain.
Does the Fuzz God II use germanium or silicon transistors?
The Fuzz God II uses silicon transistors, according to MusicRadar's review. Red Witch describes it as the silicon son of the original Germanium Fuzz God, so it is a silicon take on the earlier germanium-based pedal.
Where is the Red Witch Fuzz God II made?
MusicRadar's review describes the Fuzz God II as New Zealand-built. The pedal is made by Red Witch Pedals.
How much current does the Fuzz God II draw?
Red Witch lists the current draw at 2 mA, which is very low by pedal standards and easy on any standard 9V supply.
How big is the Red Witch Fuzz God II?
Red Witch lists the dimensions as 118mm x 38mm x 94mm and the weight as 385 grams, so it is a slim pedal that takes up little room on a board.
Sources (5)
- Fuzz God II, Red Witch Pedals
- Red Witch Fuzz God II review, MusicRadar, 2014-05-14
- Red Witch says it has just released “the most dial-able fuzz on the planet“, MusicRadar, 2020-09-25
- Red Witch Fuzz God II, MusicRadar, 2014-05-15
- Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby review, MusicRadar, 2014-05-12
