Dunlop JHW4 Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys Fuzz vs Spaceman Rumblefuzz II
The Dunlop JHW4 Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys Fuzz and the Spaceman Rumblefuzz II are both pedals sharing full, fuzzy. The Dunlop JHW4 Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys Fuzz leans mid-forward and octave. The Spaceman Rumblefuzz II leans sustaining.
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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.45% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- full
- fuzzy
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$150.68via Reverb
The Dunlop JHW4 Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys Fuzz is a mini enclosure fuzz based on a mysterious Fuzz Face style distortion Hendrix used at iconic shows between 1969 and 1970, most notably the Band of Gypsys performances. It carries a modified Octavio circuit with the octave portion removed, leaving a square, heavily saturated waveform with aggressive, in your face bite and a strong, present midrange. The result is a thick, gnarly fuzz with attitude rather than a smooth vintage Fuzz Face. It suits psychedelic, classic rock and blues rock players chasing Hendrix's later, more saturated and aggressive fuzz tones in a compact, pedalboard friendly format.
The Spaceman Rumblefuzz II is a boutique fuzz built for bass and baritone guitar, delivering full, round low end with a distinctive bite that cuts through a mix, and a wide range from transparent, amp-like overdrive to a thick, sustain-laden wall of fuzz. The Rumble control tailors bass response from tight overdrive tones to incredibly fat, heavy fuzz, while the Bite control governs gain across an overdrive-to-distortion-to-fuzz range, and a three-position voicing toggle shifts bias, compression, and presence for distinct tonal characters. Version II adds 10dB of extra output volume, a third toggle position, and an expanded tonal range on the Rumble control over the original 2009 circuit. It responds dynamically and naturally to playing intensity and instrument controls, acting like a true extension of the instrument. It suits bass and baritone players wanting a genuinely versatile, characterful fuzz with real low-end authority.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Blues Rock
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Stoner Rock
- mid-forward
- octave
- aggressive
- bright
- sustaining
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live