John Frusciante’s MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz

MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz became a staple of John’s setup during the Unlimited Love tour and has been his main fuzz pedal since he rejoined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2021. It’s definitely one of the pedals he uses most extensively, and you’ll often hear it in choruses and solos, often paired with a Boss OD-1.

John Frusciante during "Eddie" rehearsals, 2022. The MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz is the second pedal from the left, sitting right next to John's Ibanez wah. — John Frusciante during “Eddie” rehearsals, 2022. The MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz is the second pedal from the left, sitting right next to John’s Ibanez wah.

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