Best Fuzz Pedals under 100 bucks

[ben12390]

All people tell me anymore is to buy the bass big muff. is that the truth?

[ben12390]

or any thoughts on this

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....dal?sku=424129

the Devi Ever ruiner

[vigor&kandor]

Dan electro cool cat fuzz

[bacid]

I'm not a fan of the bass big muff. In my opinion the russian muff is far superior. The Ruiner is amazing. It sounds like getting punched in the face with a truck. Depending on what your application is, it's a good choice. If you play really loud and fairly slow it's an amazing fuzz and can really really thick and brutal. If you don't want your notes mushing together into inaudible sludge at higher tempos, it isn't a good idea. I don't really know how you want to sound so I can't give you a fair pedal suggestion. Listen to all of the Devi clips you can find and pick the one most suited to what you want. I think that any Devi pedal under $100 is the best fuzz under $100.

[RCCollins]

warning: don't expect any subtlety or much useful control from a Devi Ever pedal - and I hope you like really lo-fi sounding decay

not to be a hater or anything, but the Devi pedals all have something in common, and are really designed for over-the-top cranked out fuzz. they fill the bill perfectly for some folks but are not for everybody

[Oh!Carson]

Don't expect to get anything you will be happy with for under $100... unless you get a clone of a ZVEX Wooly Mammoth. You can try out this1smyne.com and see if Dan can still make you one. He built me one and it is incredible.
ZVEX Wooly Mammoth - $360
This 1s Myne Clone - $100
Sound is exactly the same.

[faceinbass]

Originally Posted by Oh!Carson

Don't expect to get anything you will be happy with for under $100... unless you get a clone of a ZVEX Wooly Mammoth. You can try out this1smyne.com and see if Dan can still make you one. He built me one and it is incredible.
ZVEX Wooly Mammoth - $360
This 1s Myne Clone - $100
Sound is exactly the same.

Meh. The Mammoth sounds better on guitar to my ear.
It gets lost in the mix.

Find a used Zoom Ultra Fuzz (usually $90.00) and you won't be disappointed.

Honestly, if you can't find one of those, hit on an FxDoctor Bass Bit Fuzz. Awesome and cheap.

[RCCollins]

just have a look in the TB classifieds and see what's available there - always some great fuzz for under $100 there.

[Genericbassname]

As someone who rocks the Bass Big Muff, I have to say it's served me really well. Another decent cheap option is the Boss ODB-3. I know there's a lot of hatred of that pedal on this forum, but if your looking for a more gnarly, in your face distortion on the cheap, the ODB3 is a pretty good choice.

[Zoa]

Originally Posted by ben12390

All people tell me anymore is to buy the bass big muff. is that the truth?

Yes, it is.

[socialleper]

For the money, the Black Russian Big Muff works well on bass. It is a guitar pedal so you really only get about 50% of "tone" range available, but it's a growly fuzz that doesn't sound like a synth.

[DeivoxCarnal]

I haven't played a lot of fuzz pedals, but I have to say for about 60 bucks used, you really can't go wrong.

I got one on evilbay for 70 and I'm very happy with it.

It's not the most versatile fuzz out there but for under a hundred bucks it's got a great sound.

It kind of depends on what kind of what kind of sound you're going for.

also +1 for genericbassname's suggestion on the ODB-3, IMO it doesn't handle the low end as well, but it's cheap, and it has a very "in your face" sound.

In short, what Zoa said.

[eyeballkid]

FENDER SUBLIME FOR SURE!!!
ive gone thru tons of pedals.. and probably 8 or more coveted fuzzes..(some of which i still use).. but the fender is soooooooooo versatile and so right in the mix. great pedal

got mine used for like $80 or $90

heres a quick comparison video i did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3417seX1Uo

[Steveaux]

You can get a Swollen Pickle for less than $100 new, on the 'bay.

[RedemptionBass]

I love my black Russian....

But it was a $15 Craigslist score.

[GreggBummer]

Originally Posted by eyeballkid

FENDER SUBLIME FOR SURE!!!
ive gone thru tons of pedals.. and probably 8 or more coveted fuzzes..(some of which i still use).. but the fender is soooooooooo versatile and so right in the mix. great pedal

got mine used for like $80 or $90

heres a quick comparison video i did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3417seX1Uo

I'm looking for a fuzz pedal myself. Good Video.

You sold me on the Sublime.

[bigchiefbc]

It's not in production anymore, but if you can find a Devi Ever Bass Fuzz / Supermassive Black Hole, it is a fantastic raspy gated fuzz pedal, and you can find them under $100. And its one of the most usable of Devi's pedals. You could also check out the Bit / Legend of Fuzz, which I found to be very usable.

[lobey]

http://zeibek.com/bass-pedals/crossdrive

[sillyfabe]

1) Fender Sub-lime Bass Fuzz ( has the nice x-over to set where the LPF will cross). its damn big but its soooo awesome in sound

2) Way Huge Swollen Pickle (has sooo much range but really good for doom-stoner riffs and also sounds awesome with an octave run into it. ( i use an OC-2 into it with the filter set to max and it sounds very synthy!)

[Steveaux]

Originally Posted by lobey

http://zeibek.com/bass-pedals/crossdrive

Ahem ...

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