The Stone Deaf FX Black Fig Fumb is a limited edition Muff-style fuzz, meaning a circuit in the family of the classic Big Muff, with changes that set it apart from the standard template. Stone Deaf describes it as offering "a unique bark, tighter bass, smoother noise gate, and enhanced EQ versatility," and says it can "transition seamlessly from distortion to fuzz while maintaining dynamic range."1 The pedal combines fuzz, equalizer and noise gate in one box, and Stone Deaf markets it as a parametric Muff-style fuzz for bass and guitar.1
Stone Deaf's product page is marked "LAST BATCH BEFORE DISCONTINUATION," so the current run is the final batch the maker has announced for this limited edition pedal.1
What it does to your sound
The Black Edition is a revised take on the standard Fig Fumb. When it was announced in April 2023, gearnews.com described it as "a Muff-style fuzz with a different bark, a tighter bass response, an altered noise gate with a smoother feel and a wider usability in all extreme settings of the EQ."3 In plain terms: the low end stays tighter than a typical Muff-style circuit, the built-in gate cleans up more smoothly between phrases, and the EQ stays usable even at its extremes.
The changes over the standard Fig Fumb, as reported at the announcement:
| Feature | Black Edition change |
|---|---|
| Bark | A different bark from the standard Fig Fumb3 |
| Bass response | Tighter than the standard version3 |
| Noise gate | Altered, with a smoother feel3 |
| EQ | Wider usability in all extreme settings3 |
Stone Deaf positions the pedal across a wide range of styles, saying it suits blues, doom, metal, or grunge.2 The RockBoard PedalPedia entry notes the Black Edition was "born from customer feedback and component shortages during the pandemic," so the revisions came partly from what players asked for and partly from what parts were available at the time.2
"born from customer feedback and component shortages during the pandemic"
Price and availability
The price has moved since launch. Stone Deaf's product page listed the Black Fig Fumb at £160.00 GBP as of 25 October 2026.1 When gearnews.com covered the announcement in April 2023, it reported an MSRP of GBP 150.3
Related Stone Deaf pedals
For more circuits in the same family, see the site's Fuzz Pedals page, and for more on gating, see Noise Gate Pedals.
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Questions
Is the Stone Deaf Fig Fumb Black Edition discontinued?
Not yet, but it is close. Stone Deaf's own product page for the Black Edition is marked as the last batch before discontinuation, and the pedal is a limited edition to begin with. If you want one, the current run is the final one the maker has announced.
Does the Fig Fumb have a built-in noise gate?
Yes. The Black Edition combines fuzz, equalizer and noise gate in one pedal, and Stone Deaf describes its gate as smoother than the standard version's. A gate on a fuzz is useful because high-gain fuzz circuits tend to hiss and sputter when you stop playing.
Can the Black Fig Fumb be used with bass as well as guitar?
Yes. Stone Deaf markets it as a parametric Muff-style fuzz for bass and guitar, and the tighter bass response is one of the changes the Black Edition makes over the standard Fig Fumb. That makes it a candidate for doom and stoner-style bass tones as well as guitar work.
How much does the Stone Deaf Black Fig Fumb cost?
Stone Deaf's product page listed it at £160.00 GBP as of 25 October 2026. When the Black Edition was announced in April 2023, gearnews.com reported an MSRP of GBP 150, so the price has risen by £10 between the two listings.
What is a parametric Muff-style fuzz?
A Muff-style fuzz is a circuit in the family of the Big Muff, known for thick, compressed sustain. Parametric means the pedal gives you control over which frequencies you boost or cut, rather than a single tone knob. In the Fig Fumb Black Edition, that EQ versatility is what lets it move from distortion to fuzz while keeping a wider range of usable sounds.
Sources (3)
- Fig Fumb LTD, Stone Deaf
- Fig Fumb Black Edition by Stone Deaf Effects, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Stone Deaf FX Black Edition: Updated Fig Fumb, Kliptonite & Warp Drive, gearnews.com, 2023-04-09
