fuzztone

/ˈfʌzˌtoʊn/
noun
  1. A distorted, buzzy sound effect used in electric guitar music, often associated with rock and roll.
    • The guitarist used a fuzztone pedal to get that classic 1960s sound.
    • He loved the gritty fuzztone of old garage rock records.
    • The song's opening riff had a heavy fuzztone that made it instantly recognizable.
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