The Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 is a Tru Fi fuzz pedal, currently around $199.95. Close alternatives include the Source Audio Kingmaker and the Electro-Harmonix Percolator. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone 280.
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2
Tru Fi · pedal
The Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 is a hand-built USA clone of the Univox Super Fuzz, using two germanium diodes for octave fuzz generation and square-wave clipping, with full-wave rectification producing both upper and lower octave harmonics plus natural compression and a mild ring-modulator-like effect. Version 2 adds a switchable octave mode, letting players choose between the classic Super Fuzz octave-and-ring-modulation tinge or flip to a tighter, nastier fuzz voicing with no octave artifacts. As with the rest of the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz line, it solves practical vintage-unit issues like a lack of master volume and a noisy underlying circuit. Reviewers call it one of the most musical takes on the Super Fuzz circuit available, with substantial grit and girth on tap. Suited to players wanting the distinctive vintage Univox octave-fuzz sound with the option to switch to a more conventional tight fuzz voicing.
What stands out
“Version 2 adds a switchable octave mode, letting players choose between the classic Super Fuzz octave-and-ring-modulation tinge or flip to a tighter, nastier fuzz voicing with”
— from the listing
“with full-wave rectification producing both upper and lower octave harmonics plus natural compression and a mild ring-modulator-like effect”
— from the listing
“The Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 is a hand-built USA clone of the Univox Super Fuzz, using two germanium diodes for octave fuzz generation and square-wave clipping, with full-wave rectification producing both upper and lower octave harmonics…”
— from the listing
“Reviewers call it one of the most musical takes on the Super Fuzz circuit available, with substantial grit and girth on tap”
— from the listing
“best suited to players wanting either the classic univox octave-and-ring-modulation texture for unusual lead and riff work”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“articulate chordal work”
— from the reviews
- octave
- fuzz
- musical
- grit
- lead
- tight
- ring modulator
- specific character
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 is commonly used in
- Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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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.
Amps that pair well with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
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. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Comes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
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. (fuzzy → modulated)
Magnatone 280 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 510 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2
Cordovox PH-8
Cordovox
24% 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 Cordovox PH-8 after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 in the signal chain, clear of Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
23% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
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)
Run fuzzy into Walrus Audio Ages for more clean boost on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
15% 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 Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2's octave voice out front: Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 goes after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage
Electro-Harmonix
15% 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 Stereo Memory Man Vintage after Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 in the signal chain, clear of Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer goes in front of Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 — pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
EarthQuaker Devices
64% similarityShared character: original, one octave, fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, lead
Dunlop MXR Octavio Fuzz JD-M267
Dunlop
53% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Pigtronix Octava Micro
Pigtronix
52% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Tone City Fuxx Fuzz TC-T10
Tone City
51% similarityShared character: grit, one octave, fuzz
Dunlop JHMS2 Hendrix Shrine Series Octavio Fuzz
MXR
49% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Boutique & premium upgrades
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
59% similarity“is a hand-built USA clone of the Univox Super Fuzz”
Fulltone OF-1 Octafuzz
pedal
56% similarityShared character: original, one octave, fuzz
Beetronics Octahive Shop Hot Rod
Beetronics
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Octahive Dual FS
Beetronics
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Source Audio Kingmaker
Source Audio
62% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, full
Electro-Harmonix Percolator
Electro-Harmonix
55% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, smooth
JHS Pedals JHS Lizard Queen
JHS Pedals
54% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang
Beetronics
53% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, lead
Dunlop BFGO7 Billy Gibbons Octavio
Dunlop
53% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, full
JAM Pedals Octaurus GRN
Jam Pedals
52% similarityShared character: one octave, smooth, lead
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2?+
The closest matches in character are the Source Audio Kingmaker, the Electro-Harmonix Percolator, the JHS Pedals JHS Lizard Queen. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2, EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General, Dunlop MXR Octavio Fuzz JD-M267. Boutique upgrades: Univox Super-Fuzz, Fulltone OF-1 Octafuzz, Beetronics Octahive Shop Hot Rod.
What pairs well with the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the Tru-Fi Super Fuzz Version 2 cost?+
Around $199.95 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).