The Story of Fuzz Audio and the Maestro Fuzz Tone Pedal

Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-1A With Original Germanium Transistors

Discovering A Legendary Fuzz Pedal: The FZ-1A One day, while rummaging through the garage, my father stumbled upon an old, dusty pedal—a genuine Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-1A guitar pedal. Excitement quickly turned to disappointment when we realized it had been stripped down to just the foot switch and a couple of jacks. The pedal’s core […]

How Guitar Volume and Tone Controls Work

Extreme closeup of a guitar with a sunburst finish

We are going to post a couple articles wherein we discuss how guitar volume and tone controls work. The two controls overlap in terms of principles and electronic components, but there are some important differences. We will start by discussing volume and tone controls as implemented in guitar circuits…

7 Important Upgrades You Should Make for Better Guitar Tone

A guitarist playing in front of a worn vintage Marshall amp

Not every guitar rig is the same, and it may not always be obvious what upgrade you should focus on first to improve your sound. Check out Fuzz Audio’s list of most important upgrades you should to make for better electric guitar tone!