Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz. Which Fuzz Circuit is it?
Are you curious about the tech behind the adorable Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal? Dive into the circuit and discover what makes it roar.
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The recently announced Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal has been selling out fast across most major guitar sites, and the whole internet is packed with memes about the cute pink stompbox.
Which Fuzz Circuit is it?
But what is it? Which fuzz circuit did Hello Kitty opt for? Since I spend a ridiculous amount of time looking at pedals and hanging out online with stompbox enthusiasts, it didn't take long for someone to pull one apart and look at the actual circuit.
No Octave
It turns out (surprise, surprise) that Fender has just reused their Hammertone Fuzz pedal and rebadged it as the Hello Kitty Fuzz, minus the Octave portion of the circuit. I'm pretty sure most people worked this out without opening the pedal and comparing, but it is fun for pedal geeks to confirm the reuse of an existing fuzz circuit.
Less is More
Since the Fender Hammertone Fuzz pedal is cheaper than the Hello Kitty one and includes the extra Octave section, why would you buy one with a Kawai cat on?
- Fender Hammertone Fuzz at Andertons
- Fender Hammertone Fuzz at Gear4Music
- Fender Hammertone Fuzz at Thomann
There is no right or wrong answer; if you want a Hello Kitty, that is fine. I once owned the original pink Squier Hello Kitty Strat from the original run, as I wanted it for a laugh, and it was fun to gig with. However, if you want the fuzz tone, the Hammertone pedal is a good way to save money and get more for your money.
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- +Cute Kawaii aesthetic perfect for gigging or collection
- +Same core fuzz tone as the Hammertone at different price point
- +Compact stompbox format
- −No octave circuit compared to Hammertone version
- −Costs more than the Hammertone Fuzz for fewer features
- −Rebadged/recycled circuit design
What fuzz circuit does the Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz use?
The Hello Kitty Fuzz is a rebadged version of Fender's Hammertone Fuzz pedal, featuring the same core fuzz circuit but without the octave portion that the original Hammertone includes.
Is the Hello Kitty Fuzz the same as the Hammertone Fuzz?
Essentially yes, except the Hello Kitty version removes the octave circuit section. The Hammertone pedal offers more for less money, as it includes the extra octave functionality and typically costs less than the Hello Kitty branded version.
Should I buy the Hello Kitty Fuzz or the Hammertone Fuzz?
If tone and value matter most, the Hammertone Fuzz is the smarter choice—it costs less and includes an octave section. Buy the Hello Kitty version if you want the cute Kawaii branding and aesthetic for gigging or collecting purposes.
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