MusicRadar Verdict
Classic fuzz with more bottom-end - what's not to like?
Pros
- +
Brilliantly brutal tone.
Cons
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Very few.
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A compact version of the WTF Fuzz, The Hooligan is as brutal-sounding as its name suggests.
Crank it up and you get an angry, spitting distortion that sounds like a classic 60s fuzz with bags more bottom-end.
Basically, this is a fuzz box for modern guitarists, not the mods, and we love the effect the thick synth-like tone has on bottom-string riffs.
And if you've ever wondered what your shredding solo would sound like interpreted through a malfunctioning robot, prepare to be blown away.
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