Keeley Dark Side Fuzz & Modulation Pedal

£319.00

This is the Keeley Dark Side Fuzz & Modulation Pedal from Keeley Electronics, listed in Fuzz Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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Take a walk on the dark side of the moon with the Keeley Dark Side fuzz/modulation pedal. It’s the easiest way to get you into ‘Floyd’ territory with two separate electronics circuits; a versatile fuzz on one side and an array of modulation on the other.

You’ll have access to some of the world’s most famous tones with big ambient tape delays and long-sustaining phasers and flange sounds. Select which circuit enters first into the signal chain for endless tonal possibilities.

Fuzz

The Dark Side fuzz ranges from mild and woolly to blazing mid-range punch to cut through a mix. You can dial in a precise amount of fuzz thanks to sensitive controls, as well as a level for the gain.

It also has 3 switchable parameters:

  • Flat – A standard starting point. Great for Single-coil guitars as they already have enough prominent twang.
  • Scoop – For fat, chunky rhythm sounds. ‘Muff said.
  • Full – This will give you enough cut to push through a band mix for any solos. Shine on…

Modulation

The left side of the pedal contains powerful modulation circuit. The Dark Side’s scope of modulations will launch you out the stratosphere and beyond. They are designed for swirly ambience. And they’re completely voiced to compliment the fuzz, so you won’t lose your guitar sound in the mix. They are :

  • Flanger – Metallic flanger for sheering, cutting modulation.  
  • Rotary – For tremolo-esque sounds. Sounds great on a clean or mild overdrive.
  • U-vibe – Swirly, washy, 70s sounds. Hendrix loved it amongst many others.
  • Phaser – Big and washy without being too brash.

Specifications

  • Expression Output
  • 9v Power Input

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Brand

Keeley Electronics

Keeley Electronics is a prominent American manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, founded in 2001 by Robert Keeley. The company has established a strong reputation in the boutique pedal industry through its focus on precision engineering and high-quality audio performance.

Keeley is renowned for its active and passive pedal designs, including iconic models like the Katana Blues Driver, the Compressor Plus, and the Delay Workstation. Keeley’s pedals are distinguished by their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative circuit designs, and reliability.

The company’s products often incorporate advanced features such as flexible EQ controls, analogue and digital hybrid processing, and extensive tone-shaping capabilities, making them favoured by both professional and amateur guitarists seeking exceptional sound quality and versatile performance.

Category

Fuzz Pedals

Fuzz drives the signal into extreme clipping, often flattening the waveform and generating a thick spectrum of harmonics. Transistor type, bias, input loading and tone filtering create markedly different responses, from loose and velvety to gated, spluttering or octave-rich. Some circuits interact strongly with pickup impedance and guitar volume, while others include buffers or blends for a more consistent response.