fulltone

Fulltone, or Fulltone Musical Products, is an American manufacturer of guitar effects pedals based in California. Founded by Mike Fuller in the early 2000s, the company designs and markets analog pedals for electric guitar, emphasizing traditional circuit designs and practical, live performance features. Fulltone’s catalog includes overdrive, distortion, boost, fuzz, and other effects, distributed worldwide through music retailers and dealer networks.

Among its most influential products are the OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Drive) and the Fulldrive line. The OCD, released in the mid-2000s, is known for a transparent overdrive with dynamic response that many players say preserves the feel of the guitar and the amp. The Fulldrive II is a classic overdrive/distortion pedal offering smooth clipping and multiple voicings. Other popular Fulltone pedals include the Fat Booster, a clean boost, as well as a range of fuzz and modulation units.

Fulltone has been praised for its build reliability and distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic, and for its commitment to analog signal paths. As with other boutique pedal makers, opinions on tone and circuit design vary among players. The company remains a recognizable name in the guitar effects landscape and continues to release new models and updates to its lineup.