Boss FZ-5

Name: FZ-5
Brand: Boss
SKU: 28625
Price: 135.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

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Essential Information About the BOSS FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal
• Vintage fuzz inspired by three legendary circuits from the 60s and 70s to instantly recapture that "retro" rock grit.
• COSM Modeling: a modern approach to replicate the character and attack of classic fuzzes, with excellent consistency in live settings.
• BOOST control to thicken the sound, increase saturation, and push aggressiveness when the riff needs to cut through the mix.
• Compact BOSS format: ultra-robust metal enclosure designed for pedalboards and stage use.

FZ-5

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A Modern Fuzz with a Legendary Flavor

The BOSS FZ-5 is aimed at today's guitarists who want the bite of a true "old school" fuzz without the constraints of vintage pedals. Thanks to COSM technology, it offers tones directly inspired by iconic references: the sharp and rough spirit of the Maestro FZ-1A, the organic thickness of a Fuzz Face, and the more acidic and singing dimension of an Octavia. The result: a fuzz pedal capable of covering a wide span of rock history, from garage riffs to psychedelic solos, while remaining easy to integrate into a modern setup.

Who It's For, Which Styles, and In What Contexts?

The FZ-5 is ideal if you're looking for a simple, effective, and expressive fuzz pedal for guitar, whether you're a beginner (your first "serious" fuzz) or an experienced musician (a dedicated color tool). It excels in rock, blues rock, classic rock, stoner, garage, and psychedelic genres, and can also be used in more modern contexts whenever you want a gritty saturation that "musically bleeds."

On stage, it acts as a true character weapon: a fuzz that fills the space, adds dimension to power chords, and transforms a lead line into a blazing solo. In the studio, it allows quick variation of textures without multiplying pedals: a tighter mode for dry rhythms, a rounder mode for walls of sound, and a more biting mode for leads that slice through the mix.

Technical specifications

Effects	Fuzz	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Grey

Questions frequently asked

What sounds do the modes of the Boss FZ-5 offer?

The MODE selector offers three tones inspired by the Maestro FZ-1A, Fuzz Face, and Octavia. The FUZZ and LEVEL controls allow adjustment of saturation and output level.

Does the FZ-5 operate on battery or mains power?

Power is supplied by 9 V DC via an optional PSA adapter, with a consumption of 36 mA; carbon or alkaline batteries provide approximately 3 and 10 hours of operation respectively.

What connectors and impedances does this fuzz have?

The INPUT jack has an impedance of 1 Mohm and a nominal level of -20 dBu. The OUTPUT has an impedance of 1 kohm, with a recommended load of 10 kohm or higher. There is also a dedicated socket for the power adapter.

For what styles and guitars is the FZ-5 suitable?

This pedal is designed for electric guitar and fits within rock, blues rock, stoner, garage, and psychedelic genres. Its fuzz character especially suits punchy riffs and leads with octave textures.