Bass fuzz pedals at reasonable prices

EssJay · #1 02-18-2010, 12:26 AM

Lately I've been finding myself in love with bass fuzz pedal sounds and I've been thinking of looking for one lately, but I'm not wanting to spend alot, a maximum of $250AUD (about $220USD). Can anyone give me some suggestions other than the big muff pi?

Deluge Of Sound · #2 02-18-2010, 12:39 AM

www.bassfuzz.com

Check out the big list of fuzz reviews.

Off the top of my head:
Brassmaster & clones
Fuzz face & clones
Tonebender & clones
Tubescreamer & clones
MXR Blue Box
Brown Dog
Mastotron
Wooly Mammoth

phatbass · #3 02-18-2010, 01:04 AM

My fave Bass-specific uber-fuzz pedal is the Electronix Messdrive.

NOT subtle, NOT versatile - basically it's on or off with a tone and volume control and a toggle switch for mild or wild.

With my Precision I can get feedback at semi-sensible gig volume.

sillyfabe · #4 02-18-2010, 03:08 AM

my choice would be and still is the Way Huge Swollen Pickle

Bassnut62 · #5 02-18-2010, 05:19 AM

+1 re Mammoth - lay back & fuzz your face off!

EssJay · #6 02-18-2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by phatbass

My fave Bass-specific uber-fuzz pedal is the Electronix Messdrive.

NOT subtle, NOT versatile - basically it's on or off with a tone and volume control and a toggle switch for mild or wild.

With my Precision I can get feedback at semi-sensible gig volume.

Just having a look at some reviews on youtube and bassfuzz and that one doesn't sound too bad, although I am quite liking the sound of the MXR el grande fuzz, is anyone who's played one able to give some info on that?

BluesWalker · #7 02-18-2010, 06:20 AM

you can get a Little Big Muff used for about $40. The sound is great, why spend so much more for one of the botique pedals, especially if you are playing bar gigs.

rratajski · #8 02-18-2010, 09:30 AM

The OP said besides big muffs...

Have you been onto www.tonefactor.com? Brad might ship to AU. He runs sales about once a month which cuts down on cost a bit.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #9 02-18-2010, 10:06 AM

The MXR Blowtorch is usually dirt cheap used and only $140 US new- it's probably my favorite fuzz.

gjbassist · #10 02-18-2010, 10:12 AM

Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz. Yes it is big and green but it sounds so good!

Nightlyraider · #11 02-18-2010, 10:24 AM

I'm a big fan of T-Rex's BassJuice.

Not the dirtiest box in the world, but it is a straight up retro fuzz sound. It is true bypass and the Mix knob built in allows you to blend your clean and dirty sound easily.

theunknowndude · #12 02-19-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rratajski

The OP said besides big muffs...

Have you been onto www.tonefactor.com? Brad might ship to AU. He runs sales about once a month which cuts down on cost a bit.

I'm a big fan of using tonefactor,... Brad emails me straight away about anything and has one of the quickest deliveries to AU than anything ive experienced,... with a high conversion rate around 90c from AUD - USD I grabbed myself a fair few bargains compared to what outrageous prices australia has for alot of pedals

that and if you want the boutique stuff like devi etc, http://www.analoguehaven.com/ is an awesome place as well

use bassfuzz.com as recommended and im sure you will have a whole heap to choose from!

alexcolaco · #13 02-19-2010, 07:30 AM

Hi.
didn't want to star a new thread. I only have one question, don't know if had been talked about here or not.

Is it possible to connect two different bass fuzz pedals and play with both turned on? What could happen and if there are any implications in doing so.

Thanks

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #14 02-19-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alexcolaco

Hi.
didn't want to star a new thread. I only have one question, don't know if had been talked about here or not.

Is it possible to connect two different bass fuzz pedals and play with both turned on? What could happen and if there are any implications in doing so.

Thanks

You can connect a thousand fuzzes and play through them all at once if you want to. The only thing that will change is that it will make your signal, well, fuzzier, and you just have to watch the output level on each as adding more gain pedals can (obviously) boost the amount of gain going into your amp.

EssJay · #15 02-19-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rratajski

Have you been onto www.tonefactor.com? Brad might ship to AU. He runs sales about once a month which cuts down on cost a bit.

I've actually heard of them before, didn't realise, but a mate was saying he was thinking of getting one of their Death By Audio Soundwave fuzzes a while back for his guitar. I'll have to check them out and see what they offer, thanks man.

EDIT: Oh my god, I really need to check them out, I just discovered a pedal on there that, including shipping, is still $100 cheaper than I've seen it anywhere over here.

ItsMichaelYeah · #16 02-19-2010, 01:07 PM

I vote for any for of an EHX Muff. Cheap and most clones are based off these pedals and for the price you won't be Disappointed.
that or the Way Huge Swollen Pickle.

Or a Blackout audio musket. it's just Pure BADASS!

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #17 02-19-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMichaelYeah

I vote for any for of an EHX Muff.

He said no Big Muffs. Vote fail

ItsMichaelYeah · #18 02-19-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

He said no Big Muffs. Vote fail

Damn. That's what I get for not reading the whole post. But still Swollen Pickle or Musket. can't go wrong.

alexcolaco · #19 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

You can connect a thousand fuzzes and play through them all at once if you want to. The only thing that will change is that it will make your signal, well, fuzzier, and you just have to watch the output level on each as adding more gain pedals can (obviously) boost the amount of gain going into your amp.

ok. I asked because i was hoping to play through my little big muff settings and add the boost or deep switch that a EHX bass big muff or MXR El grande provides.

OilcanRacer · #20 02-19-2010, 03:17 PM

the term "fuzz" or even distortion is very subjective to what every individual wants to hear. some people like a more natural fuzz like the big muff or a more synth sound like the zvex. i think going to youtube searching bass and fuzz will get you closer to what kind of fuzz you are looking for.

once you get in the ballpark of what direction you are going then its narrowing down the choices with price and sound.

the three i have currently are cool cat fuzz for just a small taste of fuzz. the brown dog for a gated synthy fuzz and the nocto loco for an over the top dry gate fuzz and octaver.