The Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face is a fuzz pedal. Close alternatives include the MXR M104 Distortion+ and the Boss DS-1 Distortion. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp.
Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face
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The Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face is a legendary germanium fuzz pedal delivering warm, singing tone synonymous with psychedelic rock. Its simple two-knob design (Fuzz, Volume) belies sophisticated circuitry responding to guitar volume and pick dynamics. Jimi Hendrix's use of this pedal helped define classic rock tone, and it remains highly valued by players seeking authentic vintage fuzz.
- simple
- classic rock
- fuzz
- optimal sound
- vintage
- rock
- distinctive 60s tone
- confusing sound
Genres the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face is commonly used in
- Psychedelic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Classic Rock
- Rock
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
27% matchRun Cordovox PH-8 after Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face's own gain stage
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
26% matchPut Paul Cochrane Timmy in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz
Fulltone
24% matchFulltone OF-2 Octafuzz stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
17% matchRun Strymon blueSky Reverberator after Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face's own gain stage — also used together by 1 artist — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI
Jackson Audio
16% matchWhat Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI brings here leans toward spring — that's worth building a pairing around
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
16% matchKeep Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face's fuzzy voice out front: Pigtronix Echolution goes after Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face 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)
TC Electronic Spark Booster
TC Electronic
tonal matchRun fuzzy into TC Electronic Spark Booster for more clean boost on top
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Oblivion stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
MXR M104 Distortion+
MXR
68% similarityShared character: pedal, premier_guitar, lightweight_design
Boss DS-1 Distortion
Boss
67% similarityShared character: pedal, robust_build, lightweight_design
Abasi Pathos Distortion
Abasi
67% similarityShared character: pedal, premier_guitar, optimal_sound
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
67% similarityShared character: pedal, signal_chain, fuzz
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
67% similarityShared character: pedal, clean, volume
Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion
Boss
67% similarityShared character: confusing_sound, pedal, mix
Way Huge Pork Loin
Way Huge
67% similarityShared character: clean, optimal_sound, two_single_coil_pickups
Tru-Fi Rangemaster Fuzz
Tru Fi
66% similarityShared character: pedal, signal_chain, fuzz
ThorpyFX The Bunker
ThorpyFX
64% similarityShared character: pedal, classic_rock, alternative
NuX NAP-5 Stageman Floor Deluxe
Nux
63% similarityShared character: signal_chain, rich
Mad Professor 1 Overdrive
Mad Professor
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M104 Distortion+, the Boss DS-1 Distortion, the Abasi Pathos Distortion.
What pairs well with the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, Cordovox PH-8 — Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.