ZVEX Effects

ZVEX Effects

 

ZVEX Effects is a pioneering American brand known worldwide for its unique, hand-built guitar pedals that push sonic boundaries. Founded by Zachary Vex in the 1990s, ZVEX quickly earned a cult status among guitarists looking for unconventional tones and experimental capabilities. Each pedal is a piece of art — both sonically and visually — often featuring hand-painted enclosures and original circuit designs.

Creative and Iconic Guitar Pedals Full of Character

ZVEX became famous with pedals like the Fuzz Factory, one of the most expressive and versatile fuzz pedals ever created, and the Super Hard-On boost. These pedals are favored by artists across indie, alternative, hard rock, and experimental genres. What sets it apart is its combination of vintage-inspired tones, extreme tweakability, and a strong sense of sonic individuality.

Vertical series

In addition to their classic line, they also produce Vertical Series pedals (in a more pedalboard-friendly format) and creative effects like the Looper, Instant Lo-Fi Junky, and Seek Wah, which add movement, texture, and rhythmic elements to your sound. Most pedals are still hand-built in small batches in Minnesota, USA.

With a focus on creativity, expression, and tone quality, they remain a go-to brand for musicians who want to step outside the norm. Whether you’re chasing extreme fuzz, lo-fi textures, or something no one else has on their board — ZVEX Effects is where you’ll find the unexpected.