The Big John Hairy Balls is a fuzz pedal from Belgium that not only features zippery, gated fuzz but also adds a transistor boost that can be used in conjunction with the fuzz effect or separately.  The Boost function features its own footswitch and a Boost control.  The boost stays clean until about 3 o’clock, then it gets scratchy and starts fuzzin out as the transistor bias changes.  The fuzz section is simple, Volume and Gate knobs give you all the control you need over the effect.  The Big John Hairy Balls is a great fuzz design and like all Big John Pedals, it is made with top quality components with point-to-point construction for better tone and durability.

The Big John Hairy Balls fuzz is nasty!  Dripping like a sweaty taint, the fuzz tone is gated and Velcro-ish no matter what the Gate setting is.  Even with the Gate off, the Big John Hairy Balls yields staccato sustain and nasty fuzz tone with moderate output and gain levels.  Kicking in the Boost is like thumping a wildebeest in the danglies, the fuzz lights up and the volume goes through the roof, perfect for a lead boost.  With the Boost all the way up, there is added gain and grit for a huge ballsy (pun intended) fuzz tone that will make your neighbor sweat.  The Big John Hairy Balls is a fuzz pedal to annoy, enjoy, and play with for as long as you can still hear.