Redefined Vintage Fuzz and Versatile Modern Tones, Brought Together with Waza Craftsmanship

Fuzz was the first type of distortion pedal, and the retro sound of vintage units from the 1960s remains coveted by guitarists to this day. Realized through deep analysis of many legendary pedals and detailed Waza craftsmanship, the all-analog FZ-1W delivers the inspiring tone, feel, and vibe of classic fuzz in a reliable modern design. And like all Waza Craft pedals, the FZ-1W features premium components for top-quality performance and extended range for maximum tonal versatility.

• Premium Waza Craft pedal for the ultimate BOSS tone experience
• Redefined fuzz sounds that combine classic tone and response with modern versatility and stability, realized through BOSS Waza innovation
• Vintage mode delivers a retro fuzz experience with aggressive tone, dynamic touch response, and extreme sensitivity to input volume
• Modern mode provides a fatter sound and more mid focus to suit a wider range of music styles
• Powerful Tone knob provides deep sound-shaping control tuned for each mode
• Consistent sound and reliable performance with silicon transistor circuitry
• High-quality buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed
• BOSS five-year warranty

Specifications

Nominal Input Level

-20 dBu

Input Impedance

1 M ohms (Effect Off)
22 k ohms (Effect On)

Nominal Output Level

-20 dBu

Output Impedance

1 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

10 k ohms or greater

Controls

Pedal switch
Mode switch
FUZZ knob
TONE knob
LEVEL knob

Indicator

CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Connectors

INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply

Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw

16 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline: Approx. 33 hours
Carbon: Approx. 14 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor: PSA series