The Way Huge Smalls Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz is a fuzz pedal that adds a sub-octave voice under your notes, tracking either one or two octaves down. The fuzz and sub-octave signals each have their own level knob, so you can blend the two to taste, from a straight fuzz to a deep, synth-like growl. Jim Dunlop's product page now marks it as a legacy product, no longer in production.1
Controls
The pedal carries four knobs and a toggle switch. Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio described "the quartet of knobs governing Volume, Tone, Sub, and Fuzz," with the sub octave selectable "either one or TWO octaves lower through the flick of a (toggle) switch."4
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Footswitch | Toggles effect on/bypass; blue LED indicates on2 |
| Volume | Governs the overall level4 |
| Tone | One of the four main knobs, shaping the fuzz voice4 |
| Sub | Adjusts the level of the sub-octave signal2 |
| Fuzz | Sets the intensity of the fuzz effect2 |
| Sub 1/Sub 2 switch | Selects Sub 1 (one octave down) or Sub 2 (two octaves down)2 |
The maker's product page puts the blending idea plainly: "The fuzz and sub octave signals each have their own level knobs so that you can mix the two to your own twisted taste."1 The manual's own pitch is more colorful: "Playing with the Way Huge Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz is like playing with molten lava."2
Power and specifications
The Stone Burner's power input has the positive voltage on the outer sleeve, the opposite of the center-negative standard used by most pedalboard power supplies. Check your supply's polarity before plugging in.
The pedal runs on 9 volts DC and draws 8 mA. The power input is a 5.5mm x 2.1mm jack with the positive voltage on the outer sleeve, and it can also run from a single 9-volt battery fitted under the bottom plate. Using an external power supply disconnects the battery.2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | > 800 kΩ2 |
| Output impedance | < 2 kΩ2 |
| Noise floor | < -97 dBV A-weighted, all controls at mid position2 |
| Current draw | 8 mA2 |
History and where it sits in the line
Premier Guitar reported the Stone Burner available for pre-order at $169.99 in August 2023.3 It joined Way Huge's Smalls line of compact pedals, which also includes the Way Huge Smalls Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz and, released later, the Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz. For more on the effect type and how sub-octave fuzzes compare with straight fuzzes, see Fuzz Pedals.
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Questions
Is the Way Huge Smalls Stone Burner still in production?
No. Jim Dunlop's product page marks the Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz as a legacy product that is no longer in production. It launched in 2023 at a pre-order price of $169.99, so used units are the way to find one now. Way Huge's current fuzz line includes pedals like the Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz and the Swollen Pickle range.
Does the Stone Burner take a battery?
Yes. The manual says the pedal is powered by a single 9-volt battery, which you install by removing the bottom plate. Plugging in an external power supply disconnects the battery, so the pedal runs from one source at a time.
What power supply polarity does the Stone Burner need?
The Stone Burner runs on 9 volts DC with the positive voltage on the outer sleeve of the connector, which is the opposite of the center-negative standard most pedalboard supplies use. The power input is a 5.5mm x 2.1mm jack, and the pedal draws 8 mA.
Who designed the Way Huge Stone Burner?
According to Jim Dunlop's product page, Mr. Huge designed the Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz as an all-purpose companion for players. Way Huge pedals are made by Jim Dunlop.
Sources (4)
- WAY HUGE® SMALLS™ STONE BURNER™ SUB ATOMIC FUZZ, Jim Dunlop (jimdunlop.com)
- WM81.pdf, Jim Dunlop, 2023
- Way Huge and Dunlop Stone Burner Guitar Fuzz Pedal, Premier Guitar, 2023-08-29
- Way Huge Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz, Delicious Audio, 2025-06-09
