The Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory is a Zvex fuzz pedal, currently around $399. Close alternatives include the Zvex Razzle Dazzle Fuzz Factory and the Zvex Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Fuzz Factory. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone 280.

Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory

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The ZVex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory is a limited edition version of the ZVex Fuzz Factory from ZVex Effects of Minneapolis, featuring special reverse cosmetics on the iconic interactive silicon fuzz circuit.

What stands out

  • “the zvex maps reverse fuzz factory is a limited edition version of the zvex fuzz factory from zvex effects of minneapolis”

    — from the listing

  • “Build quality is excellent”

    — from the community notes

  • “The Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory delivers iconic Fuzz Factory circuit in distinctive reverse cosmetic format”

    — from the reviews

  • “ZVex's Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory with distinctive reverse cosmetics on the iconic Fuzz Factory circuit”

    — from the community notes

  • “featuring special reverse cosmetics on the iconic interactive silicon fuzz circuit”

    — from the listing

  • fuzz
  • silicon fuzz
  • iconic fuzz factory circuit
  • distinctive reverse cosmetics
  • special reverse cosmetics
  • distinctive reverse cosmetic format
  • zvex fuzz factory

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory is commonly used in

  • Stoner Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Noise Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Glam Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory

Pedals that stack with the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory

Cordovox FL-8

Cordovox

24% match
$76.99via Reverb

sits 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 FL-8 after Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory in the signal chain, clear of Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition

Walrus Audio

22% match
$199.99via Reverb

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)

Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Fender Blender

Fender

22% match
$284.16via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)

Fender Blender stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here

Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1

Walrus Audio

15% match
$269via Reverb

sits 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 Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory in the signal chain, clear of Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black

Walrus Audio

14% match
$290.88via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)

Run Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory in the signal chain, clear of Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory'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% match
$263.20via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.

Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer

Subdecay

tonal match
$199via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer belongs in front of Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory, since pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note

EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

EarthQuaker Devices

$291.55via Reverb

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory?+

The closest matches in character are the Zvex Razzle Dazzle Fuzz Factory, the Zvex Limited Edition 20th Anniversary Fuzz Factory, the Source Audio SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz. Budget picks: ZVEX Fuzz Factory Hand-Painted, Pigtronix FUZ, SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 Fuzz.

What pairs well with the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Run fuzzy into Fender Vibrolux 6G11 for more modulated on top.

How much does the Zvex Maps Reverse Fuzz Factory cost?+

Around $399 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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