THE ALTERNATIVES

Boss FZ-1W (for FZ-M) £175

The ’90s FZ-2 and FZ-3 models have garnered such a reputation, as well as some straight up copies, that they got the Waza Craft treatment, resulting in a well priced, high quality standard for fuzz lovers. boss.info

Dreadbox Komorebi (for Comet) €160

Chorus and flange get a workout with this modular-friendly package. There’s a huge range of modulation available for guitarists and producers with CV functionality to boot. dreadbox-fx.com

EHX Memory Boy (for Discoverer) £109

Much of the magic of the Memory Man is captured in this scaled-down version with its great standard of BBD delay alongside some hefty modulation lovers of the wobble. ehx.com