Boss Unveils New Vintage-Style Analog Fuzz Pedal for Guitarists – the FZ-1W Fuzz

Boss have today unveiled another of their now iconic silver machines. The FZ-1W Fuzz follows up the Japanese effects behemoth’s highly anticipated TB-2W Tone Bender fuzz unit released earlier this year. However, unlike the limited run of immediately collectible Boss/Sola Sound TB-2W pedals the new FZ-1W Fuzz is a regular production model that, in traditional Boss style, simply ‘does what it says on the tin’ .

While vintage fuzzes can be notoriously temperamental little gizmos the new Fuzz pedal from Boss seeks to limit those frustrations by introducing a rock-solid circuit coupled with a virtually bullet proof enclosure. No more worries about mid-20th century component tolerances, archaic battery type or surrounding air temperature – the FZ-1W gives you authentic vintage fuzz sounds along with the benefits of high-quality modern day effects building.

In line with a number of their existing Waza Craft pedals such as the DM-2W Delay and CE-2 Chorus, the FZ-1W Fuzz features a mode selection switch – in this case offering either Vintage or Modern functions (labelled "V" and "M" respectively.)

In today’s press release, Boss described the FZ-1W Fuzz’s Vintage mode as “the classic fuzz voice with more gain and wider expressive range… raspy and assertive without being harsh.” Much like an old Fuzz Face the FZ-1W interacts with the guitar's volume control providing an extensive palette of tonal options.

Meanwhile, the FZ-1W Fuzz’s Modern mode “delivers a more refined and versatile fuzz voice with focused midrange and fatter tone, making it ideal for all types of current music styles.” 

Along with its standard control knobs – Fuzz, Level and Tone – the Boss FZ-1W Fuzz promises to deliver an awesome range of fuzzed out electric guitar tones.

Priced $199 it is expected the Boss FZ-1W will be available in the U.S. within days. Pre-order yours now from Sweetwater here.