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NOW PLAY THIS POWERED BY EFFECTS DATABASE BOGNER AMPLIFICATION TAKES US TO SCHOOL WITH THE OXFORD FUZZ The Oxford Fuzz is a deceptively named all-purpose dirt machine that gives you everything from light sparkle to amp- melting fuzz. Apart from Tone and Level controls, the Gain switch contains a huge range across two different switch positions, which let you tailor the right amount of grit to your rig. A three-way fuzz switch provides additional flavors of fuzz. XOTIC EFFECTS BUTTERS US UP WITH THE SOUL DRIVEN Xotic’s Soul Driven gives you a rich and buttery low-to-medium gain overdrive that contains an onboard mid boost that lets you claw your way to the top of the mix. The creamy gain is perfect for lead players, but an internal bass boost switch beefs things up at the 125Hz band, giving the low end a kick in the pants and opening the pedal up to rhythm players. FRIEDMAN AMPLIFICATION UNLEASHES THE FUZZ FIEND The aptly named Fuzz Fiend derives its wide palette from a single 12AX7 tube riding shotgun. Aside from its expansive Fuzz control, the Fiend also offers up a full three-band EQ to force the fiend to sound just like you like it. The star of the Fiend is the unique Rage switch, which sends the fuzz spiraling out of control into endless sustain and oscillation territory. 24 NOW PLAY THIS // Buzzworthy Gear