Baffled by which Fuzz to try?!?!

mmbongo · #1 03-19-2013, 01:59 PM

I want a killer fuzz, but there are so dang many to choose from.

I'll show you exactly the sound I at least think I want:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...Cei2Zvo#t=100s

I don't want spitty, hissy, 'bit mangling' type synthy fuzz sound. It needs to be fat, thick, and huge. But fuzzy!

So the obvious choice would be a Tall Font Russian? I'd like to hear about others though. I'm kinda worried that might sound too close to my Darkglass B3k is the only thing.

In the past I've tried an EH Big Bass Fuzz, Manx Loghtan, and Swollen Pickle and none of them gave me what I'm looking for.

I currently have a DMB Bumble which has been the best so far, but I really think it's more of a distortion/od pedal that can sound fuzzy. I also have an MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe on the way to try.

Along with the Tall Font, I'm feeling good about these:

W&C Tri Pie
W&C Pickle Pie B (although it seems to be a Swollen Pickle clone but with clean blend)
TAFM (if I can get it in small enclosure with side jacks)
Earthquaker Hoof
Blackout Blunderbuss
Blackout Musket (seems the mid control would be handy on these)

Like I said before, I have a Darkglass B3K overdrive and I'd like to get a Fuzz on that same level, but does not sound similar.

I feel bad about doing it, but what I'll probably do is buy 2-3 of these from Prymaxe and send the others back. I know they have no problem doing that, but I still feel bad about sending stuff back

ZombieSpacebat · #2 03-19-2013, 02:03 PM

Well if you aren't set on the TFR, I'd like to suggest the Smallsound/Bigsound Team Awesome! Fuzz Machine, my go to fuzz.

mmbongo · #3 03-19-2013, 02:06 PM

I'm definitely not set on any of them! I do love that sound, I'm hoping something with more controls (like a blend and/or mid control) gets that same sound....because more knobs = more better

gregmon79 · #4 03-19-2013, 02:13 PM

I think you'll be pretty happy with the mxr. I have it too and it is a great fuzz pedal. I don't much like fuzz anymore cause it gets too lost in the mix. Good luck with the mxr! Enjoy.

taurus1 · #5 03-19-2013, 02:15 PM

I own lots of fuzz, tall font, bubble font, black russian, NYC etc. Big Muffs, Tonebenders, Fuzzface, Super Fuzz, Kay Fuzz clone (this one is amazing), Bee Baa, and on and on.
a simple straight up the middle no bs fuzz is the Boss HM-2, hard to believe but this pedal is straight up amazing on bass. it can be subtle or brutal, you can dial in more bottom end than you'll ever need and it has lots of mids on tap.

XXL · #6 03-19-2013, 03:48 PM

Ive tried many a fuzz and only one had the balls (IME) to be heard through the cymbals and guitar distortion and vocals, TAFM for the win!

odineye · #7 03-19-2013, 04:53 PM

For that type of fuzz, I'm a fan of the Musket. Same style circuit, but the pre-gain, mid and focus controls make it so much more versatile than most 3 knob muff types.

**mjac28** · #8 03-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Skreddy Zero sir

MSUsousaphone · #9 03-19-2013, 05:25 PM

TA!FM

The dark clean blend. Genius.

FaithNoMan · #10 03-19-2013, 05:32 PM

I like the MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe, from all the samples I've heard.

JonnyAngle · #11 03-19-2013, 05:38 PM

How about a grey stache?

smllsnd/bigsnd · #12 03-19-2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbongo

TAFM (if I can get it in small enclosure with side jacks)

if you don't mind waiting a little bit, then hit me up! i have another small-box TAFM in the queue for someone else - another TB'er i think.

MSUsousaphone · #13 03-19-2013, 06:34 PM

Oh Lol. I've had a custom TAFM kinda ordered for a while that Brian can't finish for me because I send him new instructions every other week.............and now I want to change it to a mini TAFM.........

Floyd Eye · #14 03-19-2013, 06:37 PM

My favorite is the TAFM. Mine has side jacks. You can get it any way you want it. Hell, he will even give it custom paint. Be sure to get the Gate Mod. It is awesome.

Anarchyok · #15 03-19-2013, 07:24 PM

I have a TFR, Pickle Pie B and a B7K all on my board at the moment. They're all quite different.

I owned a Musket before, and it was also a good choice.

My personal fuzz favourite is the Tall Font...it's just so creamy and bassey. Love it.

blindrabbit · #16 03-19-2013, 08:47 PM

Well, if you want the TFR sound, then get a TFR. They are awesome. I had one, loved it, and I'll get another someday.

I also have a TAFM. Its great. I've not made good enough friends with it yet to be able to say it if can get the same doomy huge muff sound as the TFR can, but its a fuzz pedal that you won't go wrong with picking up.

There is an MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe for sale in the classifieds right now for a great price, that would also be a very reasonable place to start.

How about go over to bassfuzz.com and listen to some more clips? It might help you narrow down your list a little.

mmbongo · #17 03-19-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindrabbit

How about go over to bassfuzz.com and listen to some more clips? It might help you narrow down your list a little.

Thanks, now I have something to do at work all day

JoeVictim · #18 03-19-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbongo

I want a killer fuzz, but there are so dang many to choose from.

I'll show you exactly the sound I at least think I want:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...Cei2Zvo#t=100s

I don't want spitty, hissy, 'bit mangling' type synthy fuzz sound. It needs to be fat, thick, and huge. But fuzzy!

So the obvious choice would be a Tall Font Russian? I'd like to hear about others though. I'm kinda worried that might sound too close to my Darkglass B3k is the only thing.

In the past I've tried an EH Big Bass Fuzz, Manx Loghtan, and Swollen Pickle and none of them gave me what I'm looking for.

I currently have a DMB Bumble which has been the best so far, but I really think it's more of a distortion/od pedal that can sound fuzzy. I also have an MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe on the way to try.

Along with the Tall Font, I'm feeling good about these:

W&C Tri Pie
W&C Pickle Pie B (although it seems to be a Swollen Pickle clone but with clean blend)
TAFM (if I can get it in small enclosure with side jacks)
Earthquaker Hoof
Blackout Blunderbuss
Blackout Musket (seems the mid control would be handy on these)

Like I said before, I have a Darkglass B3K overdrive and I'd like to get a Fuzz on that same level, but does not sound similar.

I feel bad about doing it, but what I'll probably do is buy 2-3 of these from Prymaxe and send the others back. I know they have no problem doing that, but I still feel bad about sending stuff back

There is never one that will do it all for everyone. Wooly mammoth (go clone) has some synth to it. Pharaoh. Sublime. TAFM. Tall font. Pick a flavor. Buy used so if you have to sell a few, you only end up eating shipping. +1 to bassfuzz. Dude welcome to fuzz. You are going to be pedal hungry soon. Just don't fall down the delay hole. You'll end up with moog everything

I like an od with a fuzz. I am running an OCD clone with a Heavy Electronics El Oso. It is all kinds of awesome. But I am going for a more 70'S overdrive sound with a nice fuzz on top. I also recommend 15" speakers. (Or an 8-10")

vegas532 · #19 03-19-2013, 10:00 PM

Another pedal along the lines of the TFR that not many talk about anymore but is a great pedal is the Stomp Under Foot Civil War. I had both at one time and thought the SUF had it hands down in terms of clarity and cut.

PWV · #20 03-19-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSUsousaphone

TA!FM

The dark clean blend. Genius.

+1