Manufacturers

Guitar Pedals from Basic Audio

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Basic Audio's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Basic Audio. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Distortion

Fuzz

Scarab Fuzz

The Scarab Deluxe by Basic Audio is a silicon Tonebender MKII type circuit with a Variable low frequency input (FAT), Tone, and Bias knobs. It offers a flexible and tight sound. The pedal uses a center negative 9V DC jack and has a battery snap. The technical specifications include a power requirement of 9V, true bypass, and analog operation. The pedal is handwired in Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA.

Shore Bird

Fuzz Mutant

Zonk

The Zonk by Basic Audio is a silicon fuzz pedal based on the Zonk Machine. It features adjustable bias for a clearer or more aggressive tone with more grunt and a semi-octave up tone via the Tone (Bias) knob. The pedal uses a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap. The pedal is available for purchase from the Basic Audio website, with a starting price of $200.

Lucky Number

Gnarly

The Gnarly by Basic Audio is a bold and aggressive fuzz pedal based on the Maestro FZ-1 and made with silicon transistors. It features a texture blend knob that pans between the first and second transistor stages, allowing for a full toned fuzz or a snarly and octave up-like sound. The pedal operates using a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap. The Gnarly is known for its distinctive fuzz tones and versatile functionality.

Tri/Ram Muff

The Tri/Ram Muff by Basic Audio is a pedal based on the Ram's Head and Triangle Big Muff. It allows users to toggle between a Tri Muff sound or a Ram's Head tone, with adjustable mids for a boost or scoop. The pedal features a 4-knob layout with Mids and Tone control, as well as a switch to toggle between the two distinct muff sounds. The pedal uses a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap for power options. The Tri/Ram Muff is hand-made and available for purchase at a price starting from $210.

Scarab Deluxe

The Scarab Deluxe by Basic Audio is a silicon Tonebender MKII type circuit with a variable low-frequency input (FAT), Tone, and Bias knobs. It offers a flexible and tight sound. The pedal uses a center negative 9V DC jack and has a battery snap. The power requirement is 9V, and it features true bypass analog functionality. The pedal is handwired in Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA.

Futureman

The Futureman by Basic Audio is a medium-gain overdrive/fuzz pedal based on the Colorsound Overdriver. It features a flexible EQ with Low and High knobs that work well for both bass and guitar. When the Low and gain knobs are turned up, it produces a full heavy fuzz tone, while setting them lower results in a dynamic overdrive with a fuzz edge. The pedal uses a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap for power. The design incorporates separate high and low EQs, making it a versatile hybrid overdrive and fuzz circuit. The pedal is known for its dynamic, touch-sensitive nature and its ability to clean up when the guitar's volume is rolled off.

Zippy

The Zippy by Basic Audio is a highly textured fuzz pedal based on the Shin Ei FY-2. It offers a coarse and fun fuzz with a lot of character, mainly suited to single note lines but also suitable for loud abrasive chords. The pedal features controls for adjusting treble and body, allowing for a range of fuzz textures. It operates using a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap for added convenience. The Zippy is known for its "Garage" and "60’s" fuzz characteristics.

Gnarly Fuzz Pedal

The Gnarly Fuzz Pedal by Basic Audio is based on the Maestro FZ-1 and is made with silicon transistors. It offers a bold and aggressive fuzz effect, with a texture blend knob that pans between the first and second transistor stages. This allows for a full toned fuzz or a snarly and octave up-like sound. The pedal operates using a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap for added convenience.

Tri/Ram

Foxey Lady

Solar Myth

The Solar Myth by Basic Audio is a silicon Fuzz Face with a pre-circuit Fuzz knob and low-end cut. This design allows users to dial in a lean cutting tone or fat and round tones like a typical fuzz face. The pedal uses a center negative 9v DC jack and has a battery snap. The Solar Myth is a fuzz face-type circuit and is available for purchase at a price of $180.

Overdrive and Boost

Tremolo