Fairfield Circuitry 900 Fuzz vs ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory
The Fairfield Circuitry 900 Fuzz and the ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory are both pedals sharing sustaining. The Fairfield Circuitry 900 Fuzz leans smooth. The ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory leans full. Current prices: $232.07 vs $245.40.
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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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Genres both listings are associated with.- Experimental
- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- sustaining
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$232.07via Reverb
$245.40via Reverb
The Fairfield Circuitry ~900 Fuzz is a raw, aggressive transistor fuzz pedal from Canadian boutique maker Fairfield Circuitry. Inspired by primitive vintage transistor fuzz circuits, the ~900 delivers an abrasive, spitting fuzz character with a distinctly gnarly, lo-fi texture that differs from the smooth sustain of Big Muff-style designs. Fairfield Circuitry is known for building characterful, uncompromising circuit designs, and the ~900 represents the brand embrace of maximally distorted, primitive fuzz aesthetics. It suits experimental rock, noise, and heavy garage contexts.
The ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory expands on the original Fuzz Factory with five highly interactive controls, Volume, Gate, Compression, Drive, and Stab, where Stab can shift either the pitch of the pedal's oscillating squeal or the fuzz's tone depending on how the other controls are set. A three-way switch adds sub-harmonic intensity, progressively darkening and thickening the fuzz well beyond what the standard Fuzz Factory can reach. It's built for players chasing unique, roaring, and even oscillating fuzz textures rather than tightly controlled, velvety high-gain tones, excelling at sustain-heavy lead work over vintage-style rhythm playing.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Post-Punk
- Lo-Fi
- smooth
- full