The Fuzzrocious CAT TAIL is a versatile distortion pedal, suitable for both guitarists and bassists, offering low to high gain with overdrive and fuzz-like characteristics. Based on a classic distortion circuit, it features a diode toggle for clipping options (silicon, no diodes, and LED) and a double resistor mod for fine-tuning the signal. The CAT TAIL allows for a wide range of tones, from subtle overdrive to heavy distortion, all within a true bypass design.
What is the CAT TAIL? The Cat Tail is a low to high gain distortion with overdrive capabilities (some even say at high gain settings, it sounds like a fuzz). This circuit is based on a well-loved, classic distortion that make a clean amp dirty and a dirty amp disgusting. We have tweaked the original circuit to better meet the needs of guitarists and bassists alike. With the addition of a diode toggle for extra tweakability for clipping options, we have added to the modifications the Beavis double resistor mod (Clipping 1 and 2 pots) to allow the user to subtly fine tune how the signal clips on the highs and lows. Please view the for more information about this pedal. PLEASE NOTE: This is in fact the pedal known formerly known as “Rat Tail.” We changed the name in July 2015 to avoid product confusion. The circuit remains the same.