Boss FZ-3 Fuzz vs MXR SF01
The Boss FZ-3 Fuzz and the MXR SF01 are both pedals sharing silicon. The Boss FZ-3 Fuzz leans smooth and high gain. The MXR SF01 leans bright and fuzzy. Current prices: $80.17 vs $179.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.54% — moderately similar
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- silicon
Boss FZ-3 Fuzz
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$80.17via Reverb
$179.99via Reverb
The Boss FZ-3 Fuzz is a back-to-basics silicon fuzz recreating classic late-1960s and early-1970s fuzz tones, built around five 2SC2458 silicon transistors for a voicing that sits between a Fuzz Face and a Tone Bender. Level, Fuzz, and Tone controls give it a thick, saturated, aggressive vintage character, with the Tone control extending its range from a high-gain Fuzz-Face-like voice into darker, more Tone-Bender-style distortion territory. Quieter in operation than many vintage fuzz circuits, it has been used by players including John Frusciante and Billy Corgan. It suits players wanting an authentic, simple vintage fuzz voice with just enough tonal range to cover both classic fuzz camps.
The MXR SF01 Slash Fuzz is a signature fuzz pedal created in collaboration with Slash, the Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist, designed to recreate the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face-style fuzz character that Slash uses for specific lead and rhythm moments. The silicon Fuzz Face-inspired circuit delivers the bright, cutting, consistently aggressive silicon fuzz character associated with classic rock lead playing, built to Slash's specific tonal requirements.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- smooth
- high gain
- full
- bright
- fuzzy