Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini vs NuX NOD-3 Morning Star Overdrive

The Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini and the NuX NOD-3 Morning Star Overdrive are both pedals sharing saturated, full. The Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini leans transparent. The NuX NOD-3 Morning Star Overdrive leans warm and crunchy. Current prices: $169.99 vs $38.90.

Similarity
citedBlended 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.

32% — somewhat different

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • saturated
  • full
Citation fame
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Price

$169.99via Reverb

$38.90via Reverb

Description

The Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini FFM3 is a compact germanium fuzz pedal delivering Hendrix-inspired tone in a pedalboard-friendly format. Its germanium circuitry provides warm saturation and natural compression. The FFM3 appeals to players seeking authentic vintage fuzz without the full-size footprint.

The NuX NOD-3 Morning Star is a compact overdrive with a thick, rich core tone and a healthy amount of crunch, controlled through a simple three-knob layout. Turning the Drive knob moves it from warm saturation to a thicker, snarlier overdrive, while the Tone control ranges from dark to the pedal's signature bright Morning Star voicing. A Shine circuit adds a layer of high-frequency brightness on demand by holding down the footswitch, and true or buffered bypass is selectable. Its tiny mini-pedal footprint makes it easy to fit on a crowded board, and it works well both as a standalone drive and stacked ahead of other overdrive or fuzz pedals for blues and rock tones.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • classic rock
  • alternative
  • blues
  • Electronic
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Classic Rock
Tonal lean
  • transparent
  • warm
  • crunchy
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
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  • Busking
  • Live
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