Octave up fuzz

Gonzo476 · #1 02-08-2010, 02:01 PM

Are there any alternatives to the Malekko B:Assmaster or the Black Cat? I don't want to spend 170€ in a pedal...again...

jetofuj · #2 02-08-2010, 02:11 PM

There is also Polemaster (Bogdan Brassmaster) - it is for like 100€.

I've heard that Fulltone Octave Fuzz is great on bass, but nobody is using it here, I guess.

Creepy Fingers Pink Elephant (Ampeg Scrambler clone) is another option.

bassman1185 · #3 02-08-2010, 02:47 PM

If you can find one where you are, the Pigtronix Disnortion is a really cool dirtbox that can do octave fuzz.

Gonzo476 · #4 02-08-2010, 02:55 PM

The Polemaster sounds interesting...a shop close to my university has a Fulltone and I've always wanted to try it on bass so...

bigchiefbc · #5 02-08-2010, 02:57 PM

Check out the HBE (Homebrew) UFO. Mark Olson did some clips of it awhile back and it sounded great. It was the best-sounding octavia on bass I've ever heard.

Gonzo476 · #6 02-08-2010, 03:26 PM

The UFO sounds KILLER! But I am looking for a bit more abrassive sound as I want to use the octave up fuzz for...hmm...let's say "industrial/electronic/noise-making purposes"

RCCollins · #7 02-08-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

Check out the HBE (Homebrew) UFO. Mark Olson did some clips of it awhile back and it sounded great. It was the best-sounding octavia on bass I've ever heard.

indeed it sounds really cool on bass. i had one for a bit. but it's not an octavia, it's a foxx tone machine (I think that's right), like the danelectro french toast

pbfj84 · #8 02-08-2010, 05:13 PM

Univox Superfuzz

rratajski · #9 02-08-2010, 05:15 PM

I did a terrible video a loooong time ago on an octavia clone I did. I LOVE the sound of this pedal on bass. Super nasty, especially when it pushes a muff!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=40201406

You can build a clone for fairly cheap (GGG or BYOC).

theunknowndude · #10 02-09-2010, 12:46 AM

devi ever vintage fuzz master...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmuZH...x=0&playnext=1

Kromwarp · #11 02-09-2010, 07:46 AM

Fender Blender? Also, Devi Ever Destructo Noctavia

theunknowndude · #12 02-10-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromwarp

Fender Blender? Also, Devi Ever Destructo Noctavia

lol 'the end of all hearing'

so long as you don't care about loss of low end I guess?

Gonzo476 · #13 02-10-2010, 02:21 AM

After hearing some clips I think that I'm going to take a more Polish approach to the problem

now I just have to sell a thing or two and get Bogdan's e-mail...

moose23 · #14 02-10-2010, 07:09 AM

Has anyone tried a Foxx Tone Machine or the Danelectro French Toast on bass?

bassman1185 · #15 02-10-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by moose23

Has anyone tried a Foxx Tone Machine or the Danelectro French Toast on bass?

I have a French Toast. It sounds awesome by itself, but in a band mix, it gets lost. It might work well with a blend, though. If you already have some sort of blender, it's worth the $35 the pedal costs to give it a try.

neuman · #16 02-10-2010, 07:32 AM

go to: http://www.home-wrecker.com/bazz.html

check out the last circuit, Buzz Box.

Not sure if that's the sound you're after but it a pretty straight-forward build. I built one and find it interesting but could be swayed to ship it out.

moose23 · #17 02-10-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman1185

I have a French Toast. It sounds awesome by itself, but in a band mix, it gets lost. It might work well with a blend, though. If you already have some sort of blender, it's worth the $35 the pedal costs to give it a try.

I was thinking of making one so I'll have a play around and see if I can get it to stand out from the mix a bit better before I do box it up. I have a blender too so I can see lots of experimenting happening with this lad. Nice one.

bassman1185 · #18 02-10-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by moose23

I was thinking of making one so I'll have a play around and see if I can get it to stand out from the mix a bit better before I do box it up. I have a blender too so I can see lots of experimenting happening with this lad. Nice one.

I only used it with a band a couple of times because once I turned it on, I would totally disappear from the mix. If it helps you at all, it sounded like a two-fold problem: low-end rolloff and midrange scoop. It sounded fat enough by itself, but I think that the fundamentals were missing. I think it rolled off below 100hz or 150hz, and the midrange seemed like it was possibly more scooped than a Black Russian BMP.

The Lurker · #19 02-10-2010, 10:27 AM

Guyatone TZ-2. Sounds good, cheap. Mean little orange SOB.

moose23 · #20 02-10-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman1185

I only used it with a band a couple of times because once I turned it on, I would totally disappear from the mix. If it helps you at all, it sounded like a two-fold problem: low-end rolloff and midrange scoop. It sounded fat enough by itself, but I think that the fundamentals were missing. I think it rolled off below 100hz or 150hz, and the midrange seemed like it was possibly more scooped than a Black Russian BMP.

That should alright cheers. I'll let you know how I get on.