Expression pedal controlled fuzz

Lobsterdeth · #1 09-04-2009, 12:09 AM

I've been looking for a fuzz wherein the fuzz sound can be controlled through an expression pedal, is there such a thing?

I saw the AKAI Shred-o-matic but I was looking for something more fuzzy.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I forgot, I don't mind if it's a guitar pedal, as long as it delivers the fuzz. ;D

fightthepower · #2 09-04-2009, 12:13 AM

The B:assmaster can be modded to do this on some level; exp control of either the blend or 'intensity' iirc.

Lobsterdeth · #3 09-04-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fightthepower

The B:assmaster can be modded to do this on some level; exp control of either the blend or 'intensity' iirc.

So modding is my only option? Huh.

fightthepower · #4 09-04-2009, 12:25 AM

For what its worth, it is a factory mod and it is offered as a new option, or stock, on at least one or two of the models- Im pretty sure its listed on their page. Fuzz isn't exactly my area of expertise, so there's a good chance that there's something else out there that Im not familiar with.

Lobsterdeth · #5 09-04-2009, 12:27 AM

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We now offer an expression jack for the sensitivity control. Use this upgrade with an expression pedal for extra pleasure! I mean, Moms gotta love that!

I uh, suppose sensitivity = more fuzz or less fuzz?

groooooove · #6 09-04-2009, 01:47 AM

korg ax3000b can be programmed to do this with the fuzzes.

the expression pedal can control gain, volume, tone, i think even blend.

only problem is the fuzzes dont sound that good. they might be okay, i honestly only turned it on once or twice, i use that unit for the modulation.

Lonnystingray · #7 09-04-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobsterdeth

I uh, suppose sensitivity = more fuzz or less fuzz?

Correct, I have a B:assmaster with the expression pedal, as modded from factory. I bought it second hand, with a (cheap) M-Audio expression pedal, works beautifully.

Through the expression pedal you can indeed control the level of Fuzz, from nothing to full throttle teeth shaking, bottles-of-the-wall shaking Fuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Unfortunately I have no recording equipment to let you hear the possibilities, but I can assure you, they are there..

And no, I don't have a picture of me standing on the expression pedal together with my other foot on the Wah pedal, rocking both feet...

Lobsterdeth · #8 09-04-2009, 02:40 AM

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korg ax3000b can be programmed to do this with the fuzzes.

the expression pedal can control gain, volume, tone, i think even blend.

only problem is the fuzzes dont sound that good. they might be okay, i honestly only turned it on once or twice, i use that unit for the modulation.

Not too good of a tone huh? I'll look into it

Well, Lonnystingray just gave me all the info I needed, but I was thinking of something less costly than a B:assmaster, though it sounds great.

Ha ha, I'm just doing this research for my guitarist, she wants to get a fuzz she can crank or cut back on the go, I'd look for cheaper options but we really do want the best tone we can get.

Lonnystingray · #9 09-04-2009, 05:13 AM

get a second hand B:assmaster..

EskimoBassist · #10 09-04-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobsterdeth

Not too good of a tone huh? I'll look into it

Well, Lonnystingray just gave me all the info I needed, but I was thinking of something less costly than a B:assmaster, though it sounds great.

Ha ha, I'm just doing this research for my guitarist, she wants to get a fuzz she can crank or cut back on the go, I'd look for cheaper options but we really do want the best tone we can get.

The Fuzzes sound good on the AX3000B. I used one live for years. No problems, great sounds. Cheap.

crapusername · #11 09-04-2009, 05:53 AM

isn't this feature available on the fender fuzz wah?

Lobsterdeth · #12 09-04-2009, 09:33 AM

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get a second hand B:assmaster.

But how will I know if it's modded? D:

TrevorOfDoom · #13 09-04-2009, 09:46 AM

buy this and use whatever fuzz you want

gnasher1993 · #14 09-04-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

buy this and use whatever fuzz you want

That seems more like a gimmick than something convenient. My opinion of course. I'd rather mod something to have an expression input. Pick a cheap fuzz, find the schematic and wire a mono jack across the pot you want to over-ride. Make sure you know the value of the pot so you know the value of the expression pedal you need.

If you're willing to modify an existing pedal, it opens up alot more options and sounds. It's a fairly easy job to do (most of the time) and it's not that expensive.

Just my 0.02

Lobsterdeth · #15 09-04-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

buy this and use whatever fuzz you want

Is it any good? Have yuo tried it? o:

Smurf-o-Deth · #16 09-04-2009, 10:44 AM

Don't be afraid of the B:Assmaster. Awesome fuzz.

groooooove · #17 09-04-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

buy this and use whatever fuzz you want

thats so primative..i love it..

are they sturdy? looks like that design might be a bit flimsy

MAMMOTHvolume · #18 09-04-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobsterdeth

Not too good of a tone huh? I'll look into it

Well, Lonnystingray just gave me all the info I needed, but I was thinking of something less costly than a B:assmaster, though it sounds great.

Ha ha, I'm just doing this research for my guitarist, she wants to get a fuzz she can crank or cut back on the go, I'd look for cheaper options but we really do want the best tone we can get.

tried using the volume knob on your guitar? alot of fuzzs will clean up as your roll back the volume

dullsilver_mike · #19 09-04-2009, 02:15 PM

I'm electronically terrible with anything other than paint by numbers style kit building, but wouldn't it be pretty easy to add a stereo jack to any pedal and have it set up so that when you plug into the jack one of the pots would shut off, instead letting you control that parameter via an expression pedal?

I'd really love to do a mod like that to a lot of my pedals.

I could be way out here, but if I'm right, someone should be extra nice and draw up a wiring diagram for just such a procedure.

TOOL460002 · #20 09-04-2009, 02:30 PM

once i figure out why my friggin desktop crashed and cant find my main hdd i will record the assmaster with the expression pedal.

honestly, its kind of cool. itll build up if you go slow, and if you go fast on the expression pedal its almost like a weird wah kind of thing. i think itd be wicked before a foot wah with linked expression control. i have such a device, but, again, gimme a couple days to bang my head against the wall and fix my desktop.

i got mine here used. i love it. its more useful than my boss hyper fuzz or any of the fuzz settings in the chunk os. great buy (and a cool name).