The Tone City Fuxx Fuzz is a mini fuzz pedal from Tone City Audio. The maker describes it as "a very wild fuzz" and a mini pedal suited to a wide range of styles thanks to its versatile control set and mode switch, turning "from tame to insane in an instant."1
Its gain mode delivers what the maker calls a Muff-style fuzz sound that is smooth and mid-scooped, aimed at 90s alternative rock tones. Tone City also describes the pedal's character as "very clean but not dim at all."1
"a very wild fuzz"
Controls and switching
The pedal keeps its control set to the essentials, with a mode switch changing the fuzz character between settings1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Adjusts the amount of fuzz1 |
| Volume | Sets the pedal's total output1 |
| Mode switch | Changes the fuzz character; the gain mode covers the smooth, mid-scooped Muff-style side of the pedal1 |
Power, bypass and impedance
The Fuxx Fuzz is powered by a DC 9V power supply, and Tone City lists its current draw at 15 mA. The pedal is true bypass, so its fuzz circuit is taken out of the signal path when the effect is off.1
The maker's product page specifies a DC 9V adapter for power and does not mention battery operation, so plan to run the Fuxx Fuzz from a 9V pedalboard supply or adapter.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | DC 9V adapter1 |
| Current draw | 15 mA1 |
| Bypass | True bypass1 |
| Input impedance | 500K1 |
| Output impedance | 10K1 |
The listed impedances are 500K at the input and 10K at the output. A 500K input impedance presents a light load to passive pickups, and a 10K output impedance is low enough to drive cables and downstream pedals without obvious signal loss.1
Size on the board
At 9.4 cm long, 4.5 cm wide and 4.8 cm high, and weighing 0.26 kg, the Fuxx Fuzz is a mini pedal that occupies little pedalboard space.1
Tone City's mini range also includes pedals such as the Tone City Matcha Cream, the Tone City Golden Face and the Tone City London Bender, the last of these covering the Tone Bender side of the fuzz family.
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Questions
Is the Tone City Fuxx Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Tone City Audio lists the Fuxx Fuzz as true bypass, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without loading from the fuzz circuit. That matters on a pedalboard where several pedals sit in front of the amp, since it keeps the bypassed signal path as short and uncolored as the wiring allows.
What power supply does the Tone City Fuxx Fuzz need?
The Fuxx Fuzz runs on a DC 9V adapter. Tone City Audio states the pedal is powered by a DC 9V power supply, so a standard center-negative 9V pedal supply is what to reach for. There is no mention of battery power on the maker's product page, so plan on using an adapter with it.
How much current does the Tone City Fuxx Fuzz draw?
Tone City Audio lists the current draw at 15 mA. That is a light load by pedal standards, so the Fuxx Fuzz sits comfortably on a shared output of a multi-output pedalboard power supply alongside other low-draw pedals.
How big is the Tone City Fuxx Fuzz?
The maker lists the Fuxx Fuzz at 9.4 cm long, 4.5 cm wide and 4.8 cm high, weighing 0.26 kg. That is mini-pedal territory, so it takes up little room on a pedalboard and is easy to carry as a spare or travel fuzz.
What are the input and output impedances of the Tone City Fuxx Fuzz?
Tone City Audio lists the input impedance at 500K and the output impedance at 10K. A high input impedance like that is friendly to a guitar's passive pickups, and a low output impedance helps the signal drive cables and downstream pedals cleanly.
Sources (1)
- Fuxx Fuzz- Dirty Old Fuzz Tone-TONE CITY ▏Analog Pedals & Power supplies, Tone City Audio, 2026
