Z.Vex’s new Fuzz Factory is a Clear winner

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Iconic fuzz pedal now available with ultra-cool transparent enclosure

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The Fuzz Factory is a staple of pedalboards across the globe, and now Z.Vex has announced a limited-edition Clear version of the raucous fuzz pedal.

A transparent Lexan enclosure provides the housing for the hand-wired circuit, which is otherwise as per the original, with controls for volume, comp, gate, drive and stab.

The Fuzz Factory Clear is available to preorder for $249 from 8 to 22 May from Z.Vex Effects.

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Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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