The MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz is an MXR fuzz pedal. Close alternatives include the JHS Pollinator and the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium. It pairs well with the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass and the Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition.
MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz
MXR · pedal
The MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz is a germanium transistor-based fuzz pedal from MXR and Jim Dunlop delivering the warm, organic, touch-sensitive fuzz character of vintage 1960s germanium fuzz designs with MXR's reliable production quality. The germanium circuit produces soft, harmonically natural fuzz sustain suited to blues lead, classic rock, and psychedelic styles where vintage germanium warmth is the primary tonal goal.
- vintage
- germanium
- natural
- production
- organic
- sensitivity
- reliable
- classic rock
Genres the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz is commonly used in
- Blues
- Classic Rock
- 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. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
20% matchVox Mini SuperBeetle Bass's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
19% matchRun Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman Jose LTD brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
20% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature gives it low gain to fill it with
Pigtronix Octava Micro
Pigtronix
19% matchRun Pigtronix Octava Micro into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
14% matchKeep MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz's germanium voice out front: Boss BF-2 Flanger goes after MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Electro-Harmonix Nano Tone Corset
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchElectro-Harmonix Nano Tone Corset leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchMalekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay's modulated voice goes after MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz's own germanium character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchStrymon BigSky's ambient voice goes after MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz's own germanium character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchInto MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz, Tone City Dry Martini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz gives it exactly that
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
JHS Pollinator
JHS Pedals
74% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, lead
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium
EarthQuaker Devices
73% similarityShared character: sensitivity, classic_rock, warm
Jackson Audio Fuzz Page MKII- Plug -IN
Jackson Audio
71% similarityShared character: touch, lead, classic_rock
Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, classic_rock
Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: lead, sustain, warm
Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation Germanium Fuzz/Booster
Crazy Tube Circuits
70% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, classic_rock
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
69% similarityShared character: sensitivity, lead, warm
EarthQuaker Devices Erupter
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: sensitivity, lead, classic_rock
Mission Engineering Delta III Germanium Overdrive
Mission Engineering
68% similarityShared character: lead, warm, natural
Mission Engineering Delta III GE Germanium Fuzz
Mission Engineering
66% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, warm
King Tone Guitar Mini Fuzz V2
King Tone
66% similarityShared character: sensitivity, touch, warm
Benson Amps Germanium Fuzz
Benson Amps
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS Pollinator, the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium, the Jackson Audio Fuzz Page MKII- Plug -IN.
What pairs well with the MXR Dunlop Germanium Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass, Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition, Synergy SL2 Module — Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.