The Truetone Angry Fuzz is a fuzz pedal with a built-in octave-up circuit, made by Truetone. The octave side is not a separate effect you switch on and off: the Anger Level knob blends it into the fuzz, so the same pedal covers everything from a straightforward, full fuzz to an aggressive octave-up voice. It was sold as part of Truetone's V2 Series and now sits in the company's archive, meaning it is no longer in current production1.
Controls
Three knobs and a switch give the Angry Fuzz its full range of character1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Controls gain1 |
| Anger Level | Dials in octave content, blending in the octave-up circuit1 |
| Volume | Sets output level1 |
| Bright switch | Changes harmonic character1 |
Because the fuzz and octave effects can be controlled independently, plus a volume level control, the pedal can be set as a plain fuzz with the octave fully backed off, or pushed into octave territory without changing the fuzz amount2.
What it sounds like
Truetone's own description splits the Anger Level control into two personalities: "Back it off and you have a full, well-mannered fuzz. Turn it up and the circuit starts picking fights with the natural h..."1. On chords, the octave effect generates a dense, harmonically rich wash1.
Premier Guitar's reviewer, MR, described how the octave tracking behaves in practice: "At any volume level, single notes give you one octave up, while two-note chords create an octave up, plus some cool lower..."3. That is typical of octave-up fuzz circuits: they respond to what you play, so single-note lines and chords come out differently.
MusicRadar's review team placed the pedal as "more than just a regular fuzz pedal, featuring as it does an octave circuit (like that classic Hendrix effect, the Octav..."2, drawing a line back to the octave-up fuzzes associated with Jimi Hendrix.
The Bright switch
The Bright switch changes the pedal's harmonic character1. MusicRadar's reviewers found it understated: "The bright switch is quite subtle, especially at higher fuzz settings, and is only really apparent on the attack part of..."2. They still rated it highly in one specific situation: "the bright control is a useful addition here, as it stops the tone from being slushy" when the guitar's tone control is turned down2.
On bass
Truetone says the Angry Fuzz "works remarkably well on bass, adding a snarling octave character that few fuzz pedals can match"1. For bass players, that makes it a fuzz that keeps the octave-up character without needing a separate octave and pitch pedal on the board.
Versions and related pedals
The pedal was sold in the V2 Series under the Visual Sound name, and Truetone's archive page now carries it as the V2 Angry Fuzz1. The Visual Sound V2 Angry Fuzz is that version of the pedal. Premier Guitar, reviewing a different maker's pedal, referred to "TSVG's earlier Angry Jeff and Keystone fuzzes"4, and the TSVG Angry Jeff is a separate fuzz from another builder that shares the Angry name.
The Angry Fuzz is an archived product: Truetone lists it under the V2 Series in its archive rather than its current lineup1.
Power
The Angry Fuzz runs on 9VDC with a center pin negative plug, and its current draw is listed at 11 to 17mA1. That draw is low enough for standard pedalboard power supplies, and the pedal takes the same polarity as most compact pedals.
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Questions
What does the Anger Level knob do on the Truetone Angry Fuzz?
Anger Level blends in an octave-up circuit. Backed off, the pedal is a full, well-mannered fuzz; turned up, the octave circuit gives single notes an angular, confrontational character, and on chords it generates a dense, harmonically rich wash. Because it is a blend control, the amount of octave content can be dialed in independently of the fuzz itself.
Does the Truetone Angry Fuzz work on bass?
Yes. Truetone says the Angry Fuzz works remarkably well on bass, adding a snarling octave character that few fuzz pedals can match. The octave-up circuit responds to the notes played, so single notes give one octave up while two-note chords also produce lower octave artifacts.
What power supply does the Truetone Angry Fuzz need?
The Angry Fuzz runs on 9VDC with a center pin negative plug, the standard pedal supply polarity. Its current draw is listed at 11 to 17mA, which is modest enough for most pedalboard power supplies.
Is the Truetone Angry Fuzz still made?
No. The pedal sits in the V2 Series section of the Truetone Archive, meaning Truetone has retired it from the current lineup. Units may still be found secondhand or from remaining stock at dealers.
What does the Bright switch do on the Angry Fuzz?
The Bright switch changes the pedal's harmonic character. MusicRadar's reviewers found it quite subtle, especially at higher fuzz settings, and mainly apparent on the attack of notes. They also found it useful for keeping the tone from turning slushy when the guitar's tone control is rolled down.
Sources (4)
- V2 Angry Fuzz, Truetone, 2026
- Visual Sound Angry Fuzz review, MusicRadar, 2008-05-23
- Visual Sound V2 Angry Fuzz Pedal Review, Premier Guitar, 2008-10-15
- TSVG Slow Ride Overdrive/Fuzz Review, Premier Guitar, 2013-08-29
