Hey Grygrx, master of bass fuzz, what's your fav?

[Norwoodrules]

As many know, Grygrx is the de facto bass fuzz ruler.

I occasionally see you selling various fuzz and drive pedals in the forums, but my question to you sir is:

Which fuzz pedals are your favorites?

I, and I'm sure many others, would love to know which fuzz pedals you keep; what do you use daily; and which ones do you daydream about?

tapping the kind of expertise you represent is rare.

Obviously, no obligation to answer, but boy would i relish a response!

peace.

[CliftonBonney]

Originally Posted by Norwoodrules

As many know, Grygrx is the de facto bass fuzz ruler.

I occasionally see you selling various fuzz and drive pedals in the forums, but my question to you sir is:

Which fuzz pedals are your favorites?

I, and I'm sure many others, would love to know which fuzz pedals you keep; what do you use daily; and which ones do you daydream about?

tapping the kind of expertise you represent is rare.

Obviously, no obligation to answer, but boy would i relish a response!

peace.

I suspect the answer is the Tentacle Love Super Fuzz, but we'll see.

[Chronicle]

He's stated to me that his longest fuzz he has had is the 3xfx fatman.

[stflbn]

I've never really noticed... does Grygrx play in any bands or projects?

[Chronicle]

yes.

[Jared Lash]

As of July 31st he said Tentacle Love Super Fuzz, D*A*M Ram Head and Sonic VI Champion Fuzz

Top 6 Dirt Pedals on 7/31/2009

The Fatman didn't make that list for some reason. I've never tried one myself, but I always thought it was a distortion and not a fuzz, or am I wrong?

[Chronicle]

That's one harsh sounding distortion then!

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by Chronicle

That's one harsh sounding distortion then!

Just checked grygrx's review for it - apparently it has a distortion side and an oscillating fuzz side.

[gnasher1993]

Originally Posted by Jared Lash

Just checked grygrx's review for it - apparently it has a distortion side and an oscillating fuzz side.

There's a fair bit of info here.

[nad]

Originally Posted by Jared Lash

Just checked grygrx's review for it - apparently it has a distortion side and an oscillating fuzz side.

This. The dirt side is quite harsh indeed, at times very unnatural sounding even, but most certainly is not a fuzz. Then again, the oscillating fuzz side/version isn't fuzz so much as it is chaos, so really, unlike any other pedal, I must dub it Nyarlathotep: The Crawling Chaos.

[groooooove]

i want to hear what grygrx says. on his site everything is scored pretty fairly, and none of them say "THIS IS THE ONE!"

but i want to know too, what IS the one in his oppinion..

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by groooooove

i want to hear what grygrx says. on his site everything is scored pretty fairly, and none of them say "THIS IS THE ONE!"

but i want to know too, what IS the one in his oppinion..

Just a guess at the response: "It depends on the band/application".

[grygrx]

Wow I barely feel like i need to respond to this thread.

I don't feel like I have an UBER favorite fuzz, so much is about context.

I'm playing bass in one band right now. I'm using the Sonic VI Champion Fuzz (B&M / Jumbo Tonebender Clone) on my board, its a roots/mood rock/country vibe.

I've also been getting started with a punk band (guitar), I really haven't settled on anything. Though I was thinking the 3xfx Fatman and a Big Muff of some kind. FYI I do tend to consider the Fatman a distortion these days rather than a fuzz. It's a distinctive little pedal that I would love to find the right application for.

I do a lot of fooling around with writing and recording songs. I use the D*A*M Ram Head almost constantly in that situation, though it doesn't cut through very well live.

I was hoping to use the TLSF in my last band, which was more of an angry rock trio, but that deal kind of imploded. It's a high gain, razor cut explosion... and I love it.

I like a lot of things, for very different reasons. I'm not a collector by nature, so I don't keep everything. The things I do keep offer up something that is either the best in class that I've tried or something unique.

Things I own right now, things in bold are things I've review and made decisions about keeping:

• 3Xfx Fatman
• D*A*M Ramhead
• Malekko Barker ASSMASTER (double germ pink special edition)
• Tentacle Love Super Fuzz
• EHX Bass Big Muff
• ElectroniX Facedrive
• EHX Black Russian Muff
• Wounded Paw Battering Ram
• Sonic VI Champion Fuzz
• WMD - Geiger Counter
• Lovetone - Cheese Source
• D*A*M - 1966
• D*A*M - Super Bee
• Skin Pimp - MKIII

That's what I can remember, I'm sure I missed something...

[gnasher1993]

Originally Posted by grygrx

Wow I barely feel like i need to respond to this thread.

I don't feel like I have an UBER favorite fuzz, so much is about context.

I'm playing bass in one band right now. I'm using the Sonic VI Champion Fuzz (B&M / Jumbo Tonebender Clone) on my board, its a roots/mood rock/country vibe.

I've also been getting started with a punk band (guitar), I really haven't settled on anything. Though I was thinking the 3xfx Fatman and a Big Muff of some kind. FYI I do tend to consider the Fatman a distortion these days rather than a fuzz. It's a distinctive little pedal that I would love to find the right application for.

I do a lot of fooling around with writing and recording songs. I use the D*A*M Ram Head almost constantly in that situation, though it doesn't cut through very well live.

I was hoping to use the TLSF in my last band, which was more of an angry rock trio, but that deal kind of imploded. It's a high gain, razor cut explosion... and I love it.

I like a lot of things, for very different reasons. I'm not a collector by nature, so I don't keep everything. The things I do keep offer up something that is either the best in class that I've tried or something unique.

Things I own right now, things in bold are things I've review and made decisions about keeping:

• 3Xfx Fatman
• D*A*M Ramhead
• Malekko Barker ASSMASTER (double germ pink special edition)
• Tentacle Love Super Fuzz
• EHX Bass Big Muff
• ElectroniX Facedrive
• EHX Black Russian Muff
• Wounded Paw Battering Ram
• Sonic VI Champion Fuzz
• WMD - Geiger Counter
• Lovetone - Cheese Source
• D*A*M - 1966
• D*A*M - Super Bee
• Skin Pimp - MKIII

That's what I can remember, I'm sure I missed something...

So saith the Lord...

[grygrx]

Things I've not tried and am curious about:
- Katanasound Super Bass Fuzz
- Monolith Sonic Artifacts – Oracle
- Last Gasp Art Laboratories – Rattle Crow
- Earthquaker Devices – Hoof (4 knob)
- Blacklight Effectors - Musket Fuzz
- Way Huge - Swollen Pickle MKII
- Creepyfingers - Pink Elephant
- Creepyfingers - DoomiDrive
- Creepyfingers - Burns Buzzaround w/blend.

[FreaqyFrequency]

Originally Posted by gnasher1993

So saith the Lord...

Shhhh! He'll rain down Holy Fire on you!

[grygrx]

Things I've tried and would like to own:
- Way Huge - Swollen Pickle
- EHX - Green Russian Muff

[grygrx]

and really, the praise is nice and all... but a vast overstatement.

I'm a low talent hack with a little money and OCD. I'll never make a mark in music, so I figured this was something I could do to contribute and participate with something I love.

[Jared Lash]

How much have you played around with the Cheese Source?

I didn't see a review last time I was at BassFuzz, but you've had it for a little while now right?

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by Jared Lash

How much have you played around with the Cheese Source?

I didn't see a review last time I was at BassFuzz, but you've had it for a little while now right?

I've had it for about 2 weeks maybe. It will be awhile before I get around to a full review on it, there are a couple of boxes that have been here forever I'm trying to knock out next.

I've played with it, but mostly in a make sure it works and doesn't suck kind of way. I'll need to spend a bunch more time before I'd be comfortable making much commentary. As suggested I noticed it was a bit low end shy. I've been using my 'messing around time' on my new Skinpimp MKIII with both bass & guitar.