The Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini is a Dunlop fuzz pedal, currently around $169.99. Close alternatives include the Dunlop JHM S1 and the Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Marshall Bluesbreaker.
Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini
Dunlop · pedal
The Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini FFM3 is a compact germanium fuzz pedal delivering Hendrix-inspired tone in a pedalboard-friendly format. Its germanium circuitry provides warm saturation and natural compression. The FFM3 appeals to players seeking authentic vintage fuzz without the full-size footprint.
What stands out
“— It's just a very, very satisfying silicon fuzz: Aggressive,”
— from the community notes
“Can sound super nasty but with your guitar volume you can dial it back and use it like a bright transparent overdrive”
— from the community notes
“Its germanium circuitry provides warm saturation and natural compression”
— from the listing
“The Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini FFM3 is a compact germanium fuzz pedal delivering Hendrix-inspired tone in a pedalboard-friendly format”
— from the listing
“The FFM3 appeals to players seeking authentic vintage fuzz”
— from the listing
- silicon fuzz
- bright
- saturation
- warm
- transparent
- hendrix inspired tone
- natural compression
- overdrive
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Psychedelic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Bluesbreaker
Marshall
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Marshall Bluesbreaker's warm balances out the bright tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Magnatone 510 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
25% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Run fuzzy into Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition for more clean boost on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Walrus Audio Ages stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Bassist
Keeley
16% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Keeley Bassist's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay after Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude
Fairfield Circuitry
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude after Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run fuzzy into Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost for more clean boost on top
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Boss FZ-3 Fuzz
pedal
60% similarityShared character: thickness, distortion, aggressive playing
Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz
Caline
55% similarityShared character: bright, aggressive playing
Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze
Mooer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Ross Fuzz
JHS Pedals
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Angry Fuzz
Fender
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
ThorpyFX Fallout Cloud
ThorpyFX
57% similaritySimilar voicing: silicon, harmonically rich
JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz
Jam Pedals
56% similarityShared character: bright, aggressive playing
Roger Mayer Fuzz Box
pedal
54% similarityShared character: bright, aggressive playing, vintage charm
Silktone Germanium Fuzz
Silktone
54% similarityShared character: vintage charm, overdrive
Spaceman Sputnik IIb: Deluxe Germanium Fuzz
Spaceman
53% similarityShared character: vintage charm
Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face
Dunlop
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dunlop JHM S1
Dunlop
66% similarityShared character: bright, distortion, aggressive playing
Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face
Dunlop
64% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, overdrive
MXR Mdu JHM8
MXR
61% similarityShared character: thickness, aggressive playing, warm
Behringer Fuzz Bender
Behringer
61% similarityShared character: bright, thickness, distortion
SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 Fuzz
Solidgoldfx
60% similaritySimilar voicing: fuzzy, harmonically rich
Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face
pedal
60% similarityShared character: warm, vintage charm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop JHM S1, the Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face, the MXR Mdu JHM8. Budget picks: Boss FZ-3 Fuzz, Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz, Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze. Boutique upgrades: ThorpyFX Fallout Cloud, JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz, Roger Mayer Fuzz Box.
What pairs well with the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Marshall Bluesbreaker, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.
How much does the Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini cost?+
Around $169.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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