Stomp Under Foot

Overview

Stomp Under Foot is a boutique manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, specializing in fuzz and distortion pedals that recreate classic Big Muff circuits using new-old-stock (NOS) through-hole components.²⁴⁶ The company hand-makes and hand-wires its pedals in the USA, targeting guitarists seeking authentic tones associated with artists like David Gilmour, Billy Corgan, and Josh Homme.⁴

History

Stomp Under Foot was founded in 2008 by Matt Pasquerella, initially based in Massachusetts before relocating to Florida.² Pasquerella developed expertise in cloning and improving classic fuzz circuits, particularly Big Muff variations, using NOS and obsolete components for authenticity.⁴⁶ The company operates from Windermere, Florida, building pedals to order with a typical 2-5 business day lead time.¹³⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All pedals are handmade and hand-wired in the USA using new-old-stock, obsolete through-hole components to replicate original tones.⁴⁶⁷ Production occurs to order from their Windermere, Florida facility.³⁷

Notable Products

• The Pi - Big Muff clone pedal reviewed for Muff-like tones, priced at $160.
• Alabaster - Fuzz pedal featured in Premier Guitar demo review.
• Various Big Muff Recreations - Pedals capturing tones of Gilmour, Corgan, and Homme using NOS parts.

Reputation

Stomp Under Foot is regarded by guitar enthusiasts as a leading specialist in Big Muff clones, praised for authentic fuzz tones achieved through handmade construction and NOS components.⁴⁵ Professionals note Matt Pasquerella's expertise in recreating elusive historical sounds without mere cloning.⁵ Some production delays may occur due to build-to-order model.⁷