Stacking the Fuzz: Loud As Feck SFB-1 + K.O. Amps Foy Fuzz
Guest post by Steve Baric
Two fuzz pedals. Two provinces. Zero fluff.
In this entry of the Great Canadian Pedalboard 2025, we’re showcasing two hand-built fuzz pedals from opposite ends of the country: the SFB-1 from Loud As Feck in Port Coquitlam, BC, and the Foy Fuzz from K.O. Amps in North Bay, Ontario.
These Canadian boutique fuzz pedals each bring something different to the table, and together, they unlock a surprising range of tones.
Loud As Feck SFB-1 (Port Coquitlam, BC)
Built in British Columbia, the SFB-1 from Loud As Feck is a clever, compact fuzz/boost hybrid with a ton of tone-shaping power packed into three knobs and a toggle. It features:
Bias control for everything from gated Velcro to open, saturated fuzz
Filter knob to tame high-end fizz
High-pass switch to tighten up the bottom end for live or stacked use
An output stage that can function as a gritty boost or first-stage drive
Used on its own, the SFB-1 is dynamic and touch-sensitive. But put it in front of another gain stage…especially another fuzz…and it gets nasty in the best way.
Why it’s worth your board space:
Versatile boost for stacking or solo fuzz
Guitar volume cleanup is expressive
Excellent pedal for shaping and boosting signal
K.O. Amps Foy Fuzz (North Bay, Ontario)
From Northern Ontario’s K.O. Amps comes the Foy Fuzz, a modified Big Muff-style circuit built for pro skater and guitarist Matt Foy. This fuzz doesn’t do subtle. What it does do is:
Rich saturation with clear note definition
Octave fuzz top end that cuts without getting shrill
Glow-in-the-dark artwork that adds attitude without taking up board space
Simple 3-knob control set: gain, tone, volume
Whether it’s riffs or searing leads, the Foy Fuzz brings the dirt and keeps it tight.
Why players love it:
Octave fuzz without the mud
Huge tone, small footprint
Set-and-forget simplicity with killer voice
Final Thoughts
The Loud As Feck SFB-1 and K.O. Amps Foy Fuzz show that Canadian builders are crafting world-class fuzz and boost pedals with unique voices and serious stackability. From Port Coquitlam to North Bay, the tone is loud, proud, and fuzzed all the way up.
Whether you’re a fuzz fanatic or just fuzz-curious, these two deserve a spot on your radar—and maybe even your board.
The Great Canadian Pedalboard 2025
These pedals are featured in this year’s giveaway, alongside other boutique Canadian gear.
✅ All built in Canada
✅ All road-ready
✅ All tone-tested by real players
(Canadian residents only. Must answer a skill-testing question.)
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