The Boss FZ-3 Fuzz is a fuzz pedal, currently around $88.83. Close alternatives include the MXR CSP041 and the Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.

Boss FZ-3 Fuzz

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The Boss FZ-3 Fuzz is a back-to-basics silicon fuzz recreating classic late-1960s and early-1970s fuzz tones, built around five 2SC2458 silicon transistors for a voicing that sits between a Fuzz Face and a Tone Bender. Level, Fuzz, and Tone controls give it a thick, saturated, aggressive vintage character, with the Tone control extending its range from a high-gain Fuzz-Face-like voice into darker, more Tone-Bender-style distortion territory. Quieter in operation than many vintage fuzz circuits, it has been used by players including John Frusciante and Billy Corgan. It suits players wanting an authentic, simple vintage fuzz voice with just enough tonal range to cover both classic fuzz camps.

  • fuzz
  • distortion
  • silicon
  • transistor
  • analog
  • creamy
  • thick
  • simple
Used$88.83View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz is commonly used in

  • Experimental
  • Grunge
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  • Noise Rock
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  • Alternative
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  • Stoner Rock
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  • Psychedelic Rock
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Amps that pair well with the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz

Magnatone 280

Magnatone

22% match

Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top

Fender Vibrolux 6G11

amplifier

22% match

Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal

Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp

Gibson

tonal match

Put Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated

Pedals that stack with the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz

Univox Uni-Vibe

Univox

25% match

Keep Boss FZ-3 Fuzz's fuzzy voice out front: Univox Uni-Vibe goes after Boss FZ-3 Fuzz in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it

Aguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver)

Aguilar

21% match

Put Aguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver) in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave

Walrus Audio Ages

Walrus Audio

21% match
$199via Reverb

Walrus Audio Ages stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here

Strymon OB.1 Bass

Strymon

15% match

What Strymon OB.1 Bass brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around

Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1

Walrus Audio

14% match
$259.70via Reverb

Run Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Boss FZ-3 Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Boss FZ-3 Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Pigtronix Echolution

Pigtronix

14% match

Keep Boss FZ-3 Fuzz's fuzzy voice out front: Pigtronix Echolution goes after Boss FZ-3 Fuzz in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

SolidGoldFX Oblivion

Solidgoldfx

tonal match

SolidGoldFX Oblivion stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here

Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo

Caroline Guitar Company

tonal match
$219via Reverb

Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here

Cheaper alternatives

Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze

Mooer

69% similarity
$41.22via Reverb

Shared character: voicing, fuzz, simple

Boutique & premium upgrades

Catalinbread Karma Suture

Catalinbread

68% similarity
$179.99via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, pedal, thickness

Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium

Dunlop

68% similarity
$159via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, distortion

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices

68% similarity
$179via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, pedal, distortion

Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face

Dunlop

68% similarity
$375via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, pedal

JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz

Jam Pedals

92% similarity
$225via Reverb

similar tone character

Dunlop JIM Dunlop JH-M8 Jimi Hendrix Gypsy

Dunlop

92% similarity
$163.59via Reverb

similar tone character

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MXR CSP041

MXR

69% similarity
$109via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, simple, analog

Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz

Electro-Harmonix

69% similarity
$94.48via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, tone_control, pedal

Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion

Fuzz Face

67% similarity

Shared character: fuzz, distortion

Fulltone '69 MkII Fuzz

Fulltone

67% similarity
$99.99via Reverb

Shared character: fuzz, pedal, thickness

Spaceman Saturn VI

Spaceman

65% similarity

Shared character: fuzz

SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII

Solidgoldfx

94% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz?+

The closest matches in character are the MXR CSP041, the Electro-Harmonix Satisfaction Plus Fuzz, the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion. Budget picks: Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze. Boutique upgrades: Catalinbread Karma Suture, Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz.

What pairs well with the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top.

How much does the Boss FZ-3 Fuzz cost?+

Around $88.83 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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