The Skreddy Ernie is a fuzz pedal from Skreddy Pedals, described by the maker as a "fat vintage fuzz". It sits in the fuzz corner of the distortion family, and it is aimed at players after vintage fuzz character in a modern, pedalboard-friendly box123.
What it is and where it comes from
Skreddy Pedals describes the Ernie as a four-silicon-transistor distortion/fuzz/sustain stompbox, so the gain stages run on silicon transistors rather than germanium. The circuit is modeled, in the maker's words, "sonically on the beloved 'lamb's head' edition of vintage fuzz boxes", a reference to the 1973-era vintage fuzz design that many later fuzzes trace back to1.
The vintage inspiration comes with modern practicality. Skreddy lists the Ernie's features as a small enclosure, a DC adapter jack, an LED on/off indicator and true bypass switching, which together make it easier to fit on a board and power alongside other pedals than the old units it draws on1.
Price and availability
Skreddy Pedals lists the Ernie at $385 USD, discounted to $346.50 on the maker's product page as of 25 October 20262. The pedal's stock status is listed as preorder, so it is ordered ahead of stock rather than picked up off the shelf1.
The Ernie is listed as a preorder item on Skreddy Pedals' site as of October 2026, so lead times rather than shelf stock apply1.
What reviewers said
Premier Guitar reviewed the Ernie in August 2021 and gave the bypass a nod in its verdict:
"Also featuring true bypass, it's there when you want it."
Where it sits in the Skreddy range
The Ernie is one of several drives and fuzzes in the Skreddy Pedals lineup. Players comparing it within the maker's range may also look at the Skreddy Supa Tone, the Pig Mine and the Top Fuel, each covering different flavors of gain2.
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Questions
What is the Skreddy Ernie based on?
Skreddy Pedals describes the Ernie as modeled sonically on the beloved 'lamb's head' edition of vintage fuzz boxes from the 1973 era. It is built as a four-silicon-transistor distortion, fuzz and sustain stompbox, so it aims at that classic vintage fuzz character while adding modern conveniences like a DC adapter jack, an LED indicator and true bypass switching.
Is the Skreddy Ernie true bypass?
Yes. Skreddy Pedals lists true bypass switching among the Ernie's modern features, alongside its small enclosure, DC adapter jack and LED on/off indicator. Premier Guitar's review of the pedal also noted the true bypass, saying it is there when you want it.
How much does the Skreddy Ernie cost?
Skreddy Pedals lists the Ernie at $385 USD, discounted to $346.50 on the maker's product page as of October 2026.
Is the Skreddy Ernie a silicon or germanium fuzz?
The Ernie is a silicon fuzz. Skreddy Pedals describes it as a four-silicon-transistor distortion, fuzz and sustain stompbox, so it uses silicon transistors rather than germanium.
Is the Skreddy Ernie available now or on preorder?
As of October 2026, Skreddy Pedals lists the Ernie's stock status as preorder, so it is ordered ahead of stock rather than bought off the shelf.
Sources (4)
- Big Muff variants, Skreddy Pedals
- Big Muff variants, Skreddy Pedals
- Delay | Echo Vintage | Skreddy Pedals, Skreddy Pedals
- Quinnamp Dirt & Ernie Pedal Review, Premier Guitar, 2011-10-20
