Hilbish Designs Pessimiser Distortion Effects Pedal, King Buzzo / Melvins

Up for sale, a Hilbish Designs Pessimiser in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. This limited production distortion pedal is a collaboration between Hilbish and Melvins frontman King Buzzo, designed to capture a wide range of tones spanning the grunge/sludge pioneer’s career. The Pessimiser features a 3-band active EQ (Low, Mid, High AF), delivering everything from light drive to full-on ripping fuzz, with Blast (Volume), wet/dry Mix, and Boost controls.

The artwork was designed by Mackie Osborne, noted visual artist and wife of King Buzzo. There are just a few minor marks on the enclosure and light wear on the serialized label on the bottom.