The Boss FZ-1w is a Boss fuzz pedal, currently around $173.29. Close alternatives include the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion and the Roger Mayer Fuzz Box. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.

Boss FZ-1w

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The Boss FZ-1W is a wholly original Waza Craft fuzz pedal and the first in the Waza Craft range not based on an existing Boss pedal model. Built with an all-analog silicon fuzz circuit in two modes, Vintage and Modern, the FZ-1W covers grinding, growling chord tones, burly buzzing fuzz, and brash to singing high-register lead sounds. Modern mode adds body and midrange presence, producing a result similar to a fuzz equivalent of the Boss SD-1 overdrive. Made in Japan as part of the premium Waza Craft series.

  • modern
  • vintage
  • open
  • analog
  • chord tones
  • dual mode versatility
  • classic rock
  • lead

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

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What are good alternatives to the Boss FZ-1w?+

The closest matches in character are the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the Roger Mayer Fuzz Box, the MXR M104 Distortion+. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose, Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion, Boss DS-1 Distortion. Boutique upgrades: AnalogMan Beano Boost, Friedman BE-OD Deluxe, Electronic Audio Experiments Limelight Dual Overdrive.

What pairs well with the Boss FZ-1w?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Friedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.

How much does the Boss FZ-1w cost?+

Around $173.29 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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