Catch a Buzz
The Rick Gram Studios Catch-A-Buzz (TZ-3) is a rare, boutique fuzz pedal handcrafted in the USA, designed to emulate the unique, gritty distortion of a 1960s paper cone speaker breaking up. Renowned for its "buzzy" and aggressive sonic character, the pedal is engineered to provide endless sustain and thick saturation while maintaining an exceptionally low noise floor. It is often cited as one of the quietest distortion-generating effects available, capable of cleaning up a high-gain signal chain when engaged. Visually, the pedal is famous for its crude, stoner-themed graphic featuring an illustration of a man smoking. Technically, the TZ-3 features a simple two-knob interface for Level and Buzz, standard jack connections, and a red LED indicator. It utilizes a sophisticated internal circuit with noise-quashing voltage regulation and virtual-bypass technology to preserve signal integrity. These features make it a highly sought-after collector's item for those seeking vintage-style 1960s textures with modern reliability.