KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz
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KMA Audio Machines
Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz
Product Info
Article Number:
542571
Brand:
KMA Audio Machines
Model:
Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fuzzly Bear 2 nails that thick, woolly vintage fuzz tone, but with modern reliability. It’s a fantastic option for players chasing a specific, character-rich fuzz sound—think garage rock, stoner doom, or anything needing serious grit. The bias control is a clever touch, allowing for a surprising range of textures.
Product Description
- KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
- Inspired by the Jordan Bosstone Fuzz
- which had a legendary sound but also a lot of problems
- KMA's heavily redesigned circuitry retains that old-school sound but gives it some modern details by tweaking the bass and adding a bias control to explore many new sonic possibilities
- Version 2 with top-mounted jack sockets
- Relay-based silent circuit and improved electronics
- Controls: Gain
- Skin/Meat (Bias)
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect On
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 35 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable mains adapter: art. #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 74 x 128 x 60 mm
- Weight: 350 g
- Handmade in Germany
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Excellent recreation of the Bosstone fuzz's core character and vibe.
- • The 'Skin/Meat' bias control adds considerable tonal flexibility and warmth.
- • Relay-based switching eliminates unwanted noise and hiss – a crucial upgrade.
- • Top-mounted jacks improve pedalboard layout and cable management significantly.
CONS
- • Limited overall tonal palette; excels at fuzz, less versatile for other distortions.
- • Requires a 9V DC power supply (not included), adding to the initial investment.
- • The 'Skin/Meat' control can be subtle, requiring careful tweaking for noticeable changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz (inspired by the Jordan Bosstone Fuzz)
Controls
Gain, Skin/Meat (Bias), Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative pole inside)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output), 5.5x2.1mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions
Approximately 110mm (W) x 95mm (D) x 30mm (H) – estimate based on similar KMA enclosures
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fuzzly Bear 2 captures the core sound but addresses the original's notorious reliability issues with improved components and relay-based switching.
It’s more nuanced than a simple tone control; it alters the fuzz's harmonic content, affecting its perceived 'brightness' and 'thickness'—essentially shaping the overall fuzz character.
It sounds fantastic with both, though humbuckers will really push the fuzz into heavier territory. Single coils will give you a more vintage, scooped fuzz tone.
