The Sub Pop Verellen Sub Fuzz Pop Drive is a dual dirt pedal: a collaboration between Sub Pop Records and Verellen Amps that packs a fuzz and an overdrive into one fairly large enclosure. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as a limited-edition, hand-numbered pedal, and Pedal of the Day reports it was limited to only 100 units ever made, which makes it a super-rarity today12.
What it does
The pedal carries two independent dirt circuits. On the left is the fuzz side, based on Verellen's Big Spider Fuzz, with Volume, Fuzz, Bass and Treble controls for shaping the fuzz tone, plus a Scoop footswitch that provides even more shaping options1. RockBoard describes the unit as hosting both an overdrive and fuzz circuit along with a midrange scoop2.
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the fuzz side flexible in both directions: "you can coax beautiful fuzz tones out with ease, and then send your signal into chaos as you turn the knobs up"1.
The overdrive side has the usual Volume, Tone and Overdrive controls, and produces anything from a low gain boost to a gritty overdriven grind1.
Using the fuzz and overdrive together
The two sides can be used separately or together. When both effects are engaged, the output of the overdrive runs into the input of the fuzz, so the overdrive pushes the fuzz rather than the two sitting side by side2. Pedal of the Day's reviewer described the stacked sound plainly: "combining these two effects creates a monstrous wall of sound"1.
"These two side can be used separately or together, for endless sonic sculpting."
For players weighing it against single-purpose pedals, it sits between a dedicated fuzz pedal and an overdrive pedal, combining both in one enclosure12.
Questions
How many Sub Pop Verellen Sub Fuzz Pop Drive pedals were made?
The pedal was hand-numbered and limited to only 100 units ever made. Pedal of the Day described it as a super-rarity that is worth scooping up if you can find one, and RockBoard's PedalPedia likewise lists it as a limited-edition, hand-numbered pedal. Because the run was so small, finding one on the used market is difficult.
Can you use the fuzz and overdrive sides separately?
Yes. The two sides can be used separately or together. When both effects are engaged, the output of the overdrive runs into the input of the fuzz, so the overdrive pushes the fuzz rather than the two running in parallel. Each side has its own footswitch, so you can switch between them or stack them.
What is the fuzz side of the Sub Fuzz Pop Drive based on?
According to Pedal of the Day, the fuzz side is based on Verellen's Big Spider Fuzz. It carries Volume, Fuzz, Bass and Treble controls for shaping the fuzz tone, and a Scoop footswitch that provides additional shaping options.
What does the Scoop footswitch do?
The Scoop footswitch sits on the fuzz side of the pedal and provides even more shaping options, per Pedal of the Day. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes the unit as including a midrange scoop, so the switch engages a midrange cut alongside the fuzz's Bass and Treble controls.
Who made the Sub Pop Verellen pedal?
The Sub Fuzz Pop Drive is a collaboration between Sub Pop Records and Verellen Amps. RockBoard's PedalPedia states that Sub Pop partnered with Verellen Amplifiers to create the limited-edition, hand-numbered pedal.
Is the Sub Fuzz Pop Drive still available?
No, not in any normal sense. With only 100 units ever made and hand-numbered, Pedal of the Day called it a super-rarity that is hard to find. Anyone looking for one would be searching the secondhand market rather than a store shelf.
Sources (2)
- Sub Pop Verellen Sub Fuzz Pop Drive, Pedal of the Day, 2021-07-21
- Sub Fuzz Pop Drive by Verellen, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026