fuzz pedal - what to buy?

[kxt]

looking for a good fuzz pedal to get a sound somewhat like robert sledge from ben folds five or chris wolstenholme from muse.

does anyone use the bass big muff pi? what about a tube screamer? any other suggestions? money is not a big issue.

thanks!

[grygrx]

I'd recommend the cornish P-2








Though doing a few searches may lead to other answers.

[Tusknia]

Cor Blimey! Money better not be a big issue if you get one of them.

[galore]

B:Assmaster from Malekko. The best fuzz for bass on earth.

[Malpractice]

depth charge. bass big muff. assmaster. all great.

Mike

[Oh! Henry]

Do yourself a favor, and try the Frazz Dazzler from Dr. Scientist. I play a couple of muse songs using only this pedal, and it sounds pretty good (some would say Bonecrushing)

http://www.drscientist.ca/pedals/frazz

They only have sound clips on guitar, but it sounds awsome on bass, and the mix knob allows you to dial in your dry signal so you retain your low end

[RCCollins]

check out this youtube video -

best bass fuzz ever hands down

[markjazzbassist]

Originally Posted by grygrx

I'd recommend the cornish P-2








Though doing a few searches may lead to other answers.

have you tried/own that? is it a big muff clone or it's own circuit?

i'd love to hear your thoughts

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

have you tried/own that? is it a big muff clone or it's own circuit?

i'd love to hear your thoughts

it's a 900 dollar muff clone

[Willy2911]

Originally Posted by grygrx

I'd recommend the cornish P-2








Though doing a few searches may lead to other answers.

I have heard its the best, But @ 9bills a pop - I can't afford it.

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by Willy2911

I have heard its the best, But @ 9bills a pop - I can't afford it.

then you will NEVER achieve the ULTIMATE tone!

[GeoffByrne]

Cheap, cheerful & it works - Marshall Guv'nor II - has a 4 band EQ (deep, bass, mids, treble).

[katri]

Originally Posted by Willy2911

I have heard its the best, But @ 9bills a pop - I can't afford it.

*Best* is totally relative you might love a tone i hate and visa versa

but at $900 i wouldnt like to take a risk, its not the kind of thing you could easily sell off afterwards.

[katri]

Originally Posted by GeoffByrne

Cheap, cheerful & it works - Marshall Guv'nor II - has a 4 band EQ (deep, bass, mids, treble).

IMO the original Guv'nor slays the II

[grovest]

Hi, I'd never been to Pete Cornish's website before. Wow, the custom boards he assembles are really something else indeed.

http://www.petecornish.co.uk/fxboards.html

[bassman1185]

For the money, the Bass Big Muff is a great fuzz pedal. For a little bit more money, the Earthbound Audio Effects Supercollider is even better.

You also mentioned the Tube Screamer, which is more of an overdrive than a fuzz. It's lower gain, and more midrange-oriented. I really like my Digitech Bad Monkey, which is a variation on the Tube Screamer, but with bass and treble controls and it costs $50.

[bassguitarded]

i just ordered a bass big muff... they are sold out just about everywhere it seems... i got mine from amazon.

[katri]

Originally Posted by grovest

Hi, I'd never been to Pete Cornish's website before. Wow, the custom boards he assembles are really something else indeed.

http://www.petecornish.co.uk/fxboards.html

WOW!!
those are well cool, if i ever end up a touring artist i definately will be using one of those

[dannybuoy]

SUPERCOLLIDER!

[paganjack]

i really dig my English Muff'n. I like the tweakability inherent in its design. It can get insanely fuzzy with the right tube setup. Plus I love having more EQ options.