The Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version is a Tru Fi fuzz pedal, currently around $199.95. Close alternatives include the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 and the Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Fender Vibrolux 6G11.
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Tru Fi · pedal
The Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version is a smaller-format, hand-built USA clone of the Univox Super Fuzz, a uniquely aggressive and retro fuzz circuit using two germanium diodes for octave fuzz generation and square-wave clipping. Controls cover volume, fuzz amount, and a blend pot that replaces the original's tone switch, while full-wave rectification produces both upper and lower octave harmonics along with natural compression and a mild ring-modulator-like texture. This compact version solves practical issues found on vintage originals, including adding a master volume and quieting a noisy circuit, while fitting a smaller pedalboard footprint than the standard-size version. Suited to players chasing the distinctively aggressive, octave-laden vintage Super Fuzz sound in a more space-efficient enclosure.
- octave
- fuzz
- big muff
- hybrid
- musical
- diode
- germanium
- clipping
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version is commonly used in
- Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
23% matchMagnatone 280 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
23% matchPut Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
26% matchCordovox PH-8's modulated voice goes after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version's own octave character
Aguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver)
Aguilar
21% matchAguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver) layers octave onto an already fuzzy signal
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
21% matchRun fuzzy into Walrus Audio Ages for more clean boost on top
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
15% matchStrymon OB.1 Bass's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
15% matchRun Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version in the signal chain, clear of Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
15% matchKeep Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version in the signal chain, clear of Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchPut SolidGoldFX Oblivion in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Pigtronix Disnortion Micro
Pigtronix
69% similarityShared character: noise, original, one_octave
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: original, one_octave, mix
Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: big_muff, fuzz, mix
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: one_octave, fuzz, boutique_stuff
Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave/Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Mythos Golden Fleece
Mythos
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2
Tru Fi
75% similarityShared character: original, one_octave, fuzz
Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer
Beetronics
73% similarityShared character: pedal, one_octave, noise
Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel)
Spaceman
71% similarityShared character: one_octave, fuzz, mix
MXR CSP203
MXR
71% similarityShared character: pedal, one_octave, fuzz
Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz
Fulltone
70% similarityShared character: big_muff, one_octave, fuzz
Electronic Audio Experiments Glaive Octave Fuzz
Electronic Audio Experiments
70% similarityShared character: one_octave, noise, boutique_stuff
See all alternatives to the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version?+
The closest matches in character are the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2, the Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer, the Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel). Budget picks: Pigtronix Disnortion Micro, EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2, Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff. Boutique upgrades: Univox Super-Fuzz, Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2.
What pairs well with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Magnatone 280 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.
How much does the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version cost?+
Around $199.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).
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