The Skreddy Juicy Pig is a fuzz pedal from Skreddy Pedals, described by the maker as a "powerful, dynamic, transparent, sustaining fuzz" and built as a modification of the circa 1976 "rams head" Big Muff Pi1. Where the original circuit is known for a heavy, grinding character, Skreddy says the Juicy Pig is designed to enhance the clarity of the signal, providing all the gain and sustain of the original but with less buzz-saw grind and more amp-like transparency, especially in the juicy low end1. It sits in the maker's range of Big Muff-derived fuzzes alongside pedals like the Skreddy Lady and Skreddy Rust Rod, and belongs to the broader family of fuzz pedals.
Sound and design
Skreddy's pitch for the Juicy Pig is a rams head Big Muff voice with the harsher edges smoothed out. The maker's description breaks down into a few concrete claims1:
- All the gain and sustain of the original rams head Big Muff Pi1
- Less buzz-saw grind, with the signal's clarity enhanced1
- More amp-like transparency, especially in the juicy low end1
- A less-tightened low end and a more natural frequency response1
- A liquid sustain that grabs the guitar's frequency characteristic instead of adding its own1
That last point is the core of the modification: rather than stamping a fixed fuzz voicing onto the signal, the pedal is meant to follow what the guitar already does1.
"powerful, dynamic, transparent, sustaining fuzz"
The maker also states that the Juicy Pig works even better with humbucker-equipped guitars1, which follows from that same design goal: a fuller, hotter pickup signal is what the less-tightened low end and natural frequency response are aimed at.
Ordering, price and wait time
The Juicy Pig is sold as a preorder with a stock status of preorder, and each pedal is built to order1. The list price is $259 + shipping USD1. Skreddy Pedals gives a current wait time of approximately 2 weeks to 1 month, with a delivery lead time of about 2 weeks1.
| Ordering detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock status | Preorder1 |
| Build | Built to order1 |
| List price | $259 + shipping USD1 |
| Current wait time | Approximately 2 weeks to 1 month1 |
| Delivery lead time | About 2 weeks1 |
Because the Juicy Pig is built to order, it is not an off-the-shelf purchase: the approximately 2 weeks to 1 month wait time applies from ordering1.
Power and battery
The Juicy Pig runs on regular 9v negative ground, and Skreddy Pedals says it has no special power requirements1. All Skreddy Pedals accept the industry-standard 9v DC plug, a 5.5mm barrel x 2.1mm center coax with a negative tip1.
A 9v battery is not included. The battery is also disconnected when a power supply is plugged in or when the input cable is unplugged1, the standard behavior that keeps a battery from draining while the pedal is not in use.
Questions
What is the Skreddy Juicy Pig based on?
Skreddy Pedals describes the Juicy Pig as another modification of the circa 1976 rams head Big Muff Pi. The design keeps the gain and sustain of that fuzz but reshapes it: the maker says it has less buzz-saw grind, a more natural frequency response, and a less-tightened low end, so it grabs the guitar's own frequency character instead of adding its own.
Does the Skreddy Juicy Pig work better with humbuckers?
According to Skreddy Pedals, the Juicy Pig works even better with humbucker-equipped guitars. The maker points to the less-tightened low end and more natural frequency response, along with a liquid sustain that follows the guitar's frequency characteristic rather than imposing the pedal's own.
Does the Skreddy Juicy Pig come with a battery?
No. Skreddy Pedals states that a 9v battery is not included with the Juicy Pig. The battery is also disconnected when a power supply is plugged in or when the input cable is unplugged, so a power supply is the practical way to run it.
Is the Skreddy Juicy Pig built to order?
Yes. The Juicy Pig is listed with a stock status of preorder and is built to order. Skreddy Pedals gives a current wait time of approximately 2 weeks to 1 month, with a delivery lead time of about 2 weeks.
How long is the wait for a Skreddy Juicy Pig?
Skreddy Pedals lists the current wait time as approximately 2 weeks to 1 month, and describes a delivery lead time of about 2 weeks. Because the pedal is built to order, the wait applies to each order rather than to stock on a shelf.
What power supply does the Skreddy Juicy Pig need?
The Juicy Pig runs on regular 9v negative ground, and Skreddy Pedals says it has no special power requirements. All Skreddy Pedals accept the industry-standard 9v DC plug, a 5.5mm barrel by 2.1mm center coax with a negative tip.
Sources (1)
- Big Muff variants, Skreddy Pedals
