Dunlop Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45 vs Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz
The Dunlop Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45 and the Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz are both pedals sharing op-amp, mid-forward, bright. The Dunlop Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45 leans fuzzy and low gain. The Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz leans gritty.
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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.50% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Punk
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- op-amp
- mid-forward
- bright
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$70.32via Reverb
The Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45, is a mini-format fuzz pedal from Way Huge by Jim Dunlop, based on Jeorge Tripps modification of a 1978 op-amp Big Muff circuit originally modified for the band Oranger. The Doom Hammer design is characterized by taut low-end control and more mid-presence compared to standard op-amp Big Muff designs, producing a dense, buzzy fuzz with a nasty, brash quality suited to doom metal, punk, and heavy rock applications. Premier Guitar reviewed the pedal as punky and brash with a pronounced midrange one associates with op-amp Big Muffs.
The Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz is a classic op amp powered fuzz and distortion based on the hard clipping op amp circuit famously associated with early ProCo Rat and op amp Big Muff style tones. It has three controls, Volume for output, Drive for sustain and distortion, and a Filter that acts as a movable low pass cutoff to shape brightness. At lower drive it stays fairly clean with a pleasing mild distortion, while higher settings deliver thick, meaty, aggressive fuzz distortion. Compact and straightforward, it suits rock, punk, alternative and garage players who want a versatile op amp fuzz distortion ranging from light grit to thick, cutting saturation with flexible tone shaping.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Doom Metal
- Stoner Rock
- Shoegaze
- Grunge
- Classic Rock
- fuzzy
- low gain
- saturated
- gritty
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live