Depending on how your ears perceive timbral characteristics, high-gain overdrive and fuzz could be separate from one another. FuzzHugger(fx) is among the camp that thinks fuzz is a separate entity from overdrive. To further cement that claim, the FuzzHugger(fx) Great Wall V2 is a new pedal that adds fuzz as well as adds overdrive to an already fuzzed up signal.

The Great Wall V2 is a pedal that is suited to both guitar and bass given the wide range of spectrum it covers. This pedal boasts of being able to create a variety of sounds from thick and dark, to focused, to splattery, to huge and open. It also features good bass response but is balanced all the way through its voice. At its heart is a silicon-germanium hybrid diode that is responsible for its unique sound.

Three control knobs are responsible for the overall sound (as opposed to Version 1's four controls -- a four-knob version is still available). The fuzz knob increases the level of both fuzz and the amount of fuzz that is overdriven. The Volt control is a voltage reducer that starts at 9 Volts and is gradually reduced for texture changes, gain reduction, and that dying battery tone. The Level knob controls the master volume, of which FuzzHugger(fx) pedals usually have a lot of.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Quadruple Silicon+Germanium Diode fuzz!
• Controls: Fuzz, Volt, Level controls.
• Professionally printed circuit board.
• Gem button LED
• True-bypass switching.
• 9v negative tip adapter power. (No batteries.)
• Rugged aluminum enclosure (4.7" x 2.7")
• Lifetime warranty!
• High gain, very overdriven!

So, could a Great Wall with fewer controls really be that great? It’s up to you to decide and whether you can use it properly, but given the options for texture that it contains, it has the potential of being a good pedal for both guitarists and bassists. The FuzzHugger(fx) Great Wall (standard version) can be ordered from the FuzzHugger(fx) website for 109.00 USD.