The Angel of Doom Fuzz Pedal is a fuzz pedal from Vein-Tap.com, built on the '78 IC version of the Muff circuit, the op-amp Big Muff variant the maker associates with the Smashing Pumpkins' album Siamese Dream. Vein-Tap.com describes it as based on an original '78 op-amp Muff, but with a few additions to make it unique1. On the sound, the maker says the pedal can do anything from a touch of vintage hair to a thick firewall of fuzz1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Sets the fuzz amount; the maker says it can be cranked along with Volume1 |
| Volume | Sets output level; can be cranked along with Fuzz1 |
| Limit | Reduces the signal fed into the fuzz circuit to tame overload from hotter pickups and reclaim fast, tight, trackable lows1 |
The Limit control is the pedal's main addition over a stock Muff layout. Vein-Tap.com says it works the same way as its Leech Volume Attenuator, by reducing the signal fed into the fuzz circuit, and suggests turning it a few degrees to tame that overload1. For players with hotter pickups, it is a way to keep the low end tight instead of swamping the fuzz stage.
Switching and build
Rather than a conventional mechanical footswitch, the Angel of Doom uses relay-based true bypass switching with silent and soft touch switches. The maker says its silent and soft touch switches feel far better to use1. The enclosure measures 111 × 60 × 32 mm and weighs 0.5 kg, a compact footprint for a fuzz pedal1.
Warranty and price
The pedal is covered by the Vein-Tap.com Lifetime Guarantee, according to the maker's product page1. The listed price is £79.95 GBP as of 1 September 20262.
Vein-Tap.com lists the Angel of Doom at £79.952. The company also makes the Saint Doom fuzz pedal v2.0, its other fuzz pedal.
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Questions
What does the Limit control do on the Angel of Doom?
The Limit control reduces the signal fed into the fuzz circuit. Vein-Tap.com says turning it a few degrees tames overload from hotter pickups, allowing you to reclaim fast, tight, trackable lows. The company notes it works the same way as its Leech Volume Attenuator.
Is the Angel of Doom fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Vein-Tap.com has added relay-based true bypass switching to the Angel of Doom, operated by silent and soft touch switches, which the maker says feel far better to use.
What is an op-amp Big Muff?
The Angel of Doom is based on the '78 IC version of the Muff, a Big Muff variant that used an op-amp in its circuit. Vein-Tap.com associates that version with the Smashing Pumpkins' album Siamese Dream, and builds the Angel of Doom on it with a few additions to make it unique.
Does the Angel of Doom have a warranty?
Yes. The Angel of Doom Fuzz Pedal is covered by the Vein-Tap.com Lifetime Guarantee, according to the maker's product page.
How big is the Angel of Doom fuzz pedal?
Vein-Tap.com lists the Angel of Doom at 111 × 60 × 32 mm and a weight of 0.5 kg, so it sits comfortably on a crowded pedalboard.
Sources (2)
- The Angel of Doom Fuzz Pedal from Vein-Tap.com, Vein-Tap.com, 2026-03-07
- Saint Doom Fuzz Pedal v2.0, Vein-Tap.com, 2026-09-01
