The Tru-Fi Floyd Fuzz is a fuzz pedal built on the Big Muff design, made by Tru-Fi Pedals in Falmouth, Maine. Tru-Fi names it after Pink Floyd and that band's classic, iconic Big Muff user David Gilmour, and sells it in five classic versions of the Big Muff circuit: Tri-Angle, RAMS Head, Creamy Dreamer, Red Army and Russian1. On That Pedal Show, Daniel Steinhardt and Mick Taylor have described the Big Muff, alongside the Tone Bender and Fuzz Face, as one of "the cornerstones" of classic fuzz2.
One version per pedal
The Floyd Fuzz is not a multi-mode pedal. Tru-Fi states that "the pedal doesn't do all 5 version you have to order which one you want," so a buyer picks a single Big Muff variant at order time1. Pedal of the Day, reviewing the Ram's Head version, describes that variant as "classic 70's fuzz distortion"3. The Red Army and Russian versions are noted by the maker as the same as the Tru-Fi Red October1.
Because each pedal covers only one of the five versions, a player wanting two different Big Muff flavors would need two Floyd Fuzz pedals, each ordered as a specific version1.
Controls
The pedal keeps the familiar three-knob fuzz layout, and Pedal of the Day's review of the Ram's Head describes what each does:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | "pushes any tube amp into fuzz-filled glory"3 |
| Sustain | Sets your gain, with what the reviewer calls a well-rounded spectrum of sonic options, working with the Volume knob for a mild boost, smooth distortion or all-out fuzz3 |
| Tone | "a wide array of lows and highs to compliment any setup"3 |
Build and transistors
Tru-Fi's stated point of difference is the parts: "What make's these unique is that we use the original transistor's that came in the original units"1. Pedal of the Day's reviewer came away convinced by the hardware, writing that the pedal is "Built like a big old tank and ready to withstand some foot-stomping abuse, the Floyds are gonna last you years and years"3.
Price and finishes
The Floyd Fuzz lists at $199.95 on Tru-Fi's own product pages as of October 20264. Color is chosen at order time, and Pedal of the Day notes you can pick from numerous color options so the pedal is "both sonically and aesthetically catered to y[our] setup"3. Three finishes carry an upcharge: "the Swirl, Sparkle and Chrome cost $20 extra that's what they cost us," according to Tru-Fi1.
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Questions
What versions of the Tru-Fi Floyd Fuzz are available?
Tru-Fi builds the Floyd Fuzz in five classic Big Muff versions: Tri-Angle, RAMS Head, Creamy Dreamer, Red Army and Russian. You choose the version when you order rather than buying one pedal that covers all five. Pedal of the Day notes the versions can be ordered upon request, and the Ram's Head version was the one its 2018 review covered.
Can I get all five Floyd Fuzz versions in one pedal?
No. Tru-Fi states plainly that the pedal does not do all five versions in one box: you order the specific version you want. Each Floyd Fuzz is built as one of the five classic Big Muff variants, so a player who wants more than one version would need more than one pedal.
How much does the Tru-Fi Floyd Fuzz cost?
The Floyd Fuzz lists at $199.95 on Tru-Fi's own product pages as of October 2026. Swirl, Sparkle and Chrome finishes cost $20 extra, which the maker says is what those finishes cost Tru-Fi itself.
Does the Floyd Fuzz use original transistors?
Tru-Fi says what makes these pedals unique is that they use the original transistors that came in the original units. That is the maker's own claim about the build, and it is the centerpiece of how the company presents the pedal.
What color options does the Floyd Fuzz come in?
Pedal of the Day notes you can choose from numerous color options when ordering, making the pedal catered to you sonically and aesthetically. Swirl, Sparkle and Chrome finishes are available for $20 extra, according to Tru-Fi's product page.
Is the Floyd Fuzz based on the Big Muff?
Yes. Tru-Fi names the pedal after Pink Floyd and its classic Big Muff user David Gilmour, and offers it in five classic versions of the Big Muff design. That Pedal Show has called the Big Muff one of the cornerstones of classic fuzz, alongside the Tone Bender and Fuzz Face.
Sources (4)
- Tru-Fi Floyd Fuzz guitar pedal in multiple versions of the EH Bug Muff design, Tru-Fi
- That Pedal Show, That Pedal Show, 2016-11-11
- Tru-Fi Pedals Floyd Fuzz (Ram's Head Version), Pedal of the Day, 2018-11-02
- Tru-Fi Sammy Fuzz Guitar Pedal, tru-fi.com
