What's better than a Fuzz pedal? Three

 Sonicake Fazy Sandwich – Three Fuzzes in One Tiny Box

What’s better than a fuzz pedal? Easy answer: three fuzz pedals packed into one tiny, affordable box. Sonicake are continuing their steady push into the budget mini-pedal world with the Fazy Sandwich, a follow-up to their earlier Fazy Cream fuzz pedal. Both of them share two things in common — a completely confusing name, and a surprisingly convincing fuzzy tone that won’t make your wallet cry.

The Fazy Sandwich takes the familiar fuzz recipe and spices it up with three distinct flavours of fuzz, selectable via a simple toggle switch. That means one pedal can cover a lot of ground, from tight, vintage fuzz tones to wall-of-sound doom fuzz. It’s the kind of flexibility you don’t often see at this price point, especially in a pedal small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

On the surface, the control set is refreshingly familiar: Volume, Tone, and Fuzz. These are the core dials you’d expect on most fuzz pedals, and they’re easy enough to dial in. But the real magic lies in the three-way toggle marked V, M, and JF. Each position radically changes the EQ, gain structure, and feel of the pedal — effectively giving you three different fuzz circuits in one enclosure.

V Mode – Vintage Bite

V stands for Vintage, and it’s arguably the most traditional fuzz voice on offer. Compared to the other modes, it’s the tightest and most controlled sounding, with a focused midrange and a slightly more restrained low end.

Sonicake don’t publish detailed circuit specs, but if I were guessing, I’d say V mode is probably a silicon transistor-based design. It’s got the sharper attack and relatively high gain you often find in late ‘60s and early ‘70s silicon fuzz circuits. Germanium circuits tend to have a softer mid-range and generally are a bit lower gain, conversely.

It works well for classic rock rhythm parts, bluesy leads, or anything that needs fuzz character without getting swampy. There’s still plenty of sustain available, but the tighter EQ keeps things articulate — which is especially handy if you’re playing in a dense band mix where woolly fuzz can easily get lost.

M Mode – Modern Muscle

M stands for Modern, and here the Fazy Sandwich opens up the low end. There’s more bass content, which makes it feel bigger, looser, and more “open” than V mode. It’s still recognisably a fuzz, but there’s a touch more warmth and bloom in the notes.

This voicing shift makes M mode ideal for chunky, pentatonic-based riffing, fat power chords, and big, sustaining rhythm parts. There’s a slight sag to the attack, which gives it a chewy feel under the fingers — perfect if you like a fuzz that feels alive and reactive rather than overly precise.

It’s not quite as scooped or extreme as some “modern” fuzz voices, but it’s noticeably different from V mode. If you want more girth and a slightly more forgiving response, M mode might be your go-to.

JF Mode – Frusciante (and Doom?)

JF mode is where things get interesting. I’ll admit, when I first demoed the pedal, I didn’t immediately twig what “JF” stood for. The YouTube comments section, as always, was quick to help me out — it’s almost certainly a nod to John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame.

At first, that seemed odd to me. I never really thought of John as a big EHX Big Muff guy, but Sonicake’s own marketing straight up calls it the 'Muff-Style classic fuzz sound', so I think it's safe to assume where the inspiration came from for this mode.

JF mode hits you with a massive low end, scooped mids, and a thick, saturated voice. It’s a huge, sustaining fuzz sound that borders on doom territory — the kind of tone that can fill the room with a single chord. Lead lines sing effortlessly, power chords become seismic events, and there’s an almost infinite sustain available if you want it.

For me, this was the most dramatic and “in-your-face” mode of the three. It’s probably not for everyone, especially if you need your fuzz to cut through in a busy mix. But if you’re going for sheer wall-of-sound impact, JF mode delivers in spades.

It's not all about looks, but it kinda is sometimes...

Like the rest of Sonicake’s mini pedal range, the Fazy Sandwich is built into a solid, compact metal enclosure. It feels sturdy enough for gig use, and its small footprint makes it easy to squeeze onto even the most crowded pedalboard.

The mottled grey finish is a nice touch — it adds a vintage vibe without going overboard, and it’s practical too, hiding the inevitable scuffs and dings that come with regular gigging. It gives a nice subtle nod to the finish on a vintage 'face-style' fuzz without the blatant infringement route that certain big German companies tend to do, not mentioning any names of course.

It’s also about as pedalboard-friendly as fuzz gets. No fiddly secondary functions, no menus, just plug in, set your mode, tweak your three knobs, and you’re off.

Where It Fits in Your Rig

The Fazy Sandwich is flexible enough to suit a wide range of players. If you’re just starting to explore fuzz, this pedal gives you three distinct styles to experiment with — which is great for figuring out what works for your guitar, amp, and playing style.

If you’re already a fuzz connoisseur, it’s a fun and inexpensive addition to the collection. You might already own “better” examples of each fuzz style, but the convenience of having all three in one pedal can’t be overstated, especially for rehearsal or travel rigs.

It also works well as a backup fuzz — if you gig with a more expensive boutique fuzz, you can throw the Fazy Sandwich in your gig bag as a safety net. If something goes wrong mid-set, you’ve got multiple fuzz flavours ready to go in a pedal you can replace for pocket change.

Jerry Springer Moment for our Final Thoughts...

Sonicake’s Fazy Sandwich is exactly what I like to see in the budget pedal world: a simple, well-built, affordable pedal that delivers multiple usable tones without gimmicks. Each mode offers something distinct, from the tighter, more classic character of V mode, to the fat, modern punch of M mode, to the huge, scooped, wall-of-fuzz chaos of JF mode.

Is it going to replace a vintage Fuzz Face, a boutique Muff clone, or a hand-wired Tone Bender? Probably not. But that’s not the point. The Fazy Sandwich is about versatility, value, and fun. It’s a pedal you can throw on your board, tweak quickly, and trust to deliver big, satisfying fuzz sounds every time.

It’s cheap as chips, built to survive the road, and small enough to fit anywhere. If you’re fuzz-curious, this is a brilliant place to start. And if you already love fuzz, well… there’s always room for one more, right?

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