Seeking advice/opinions on Fuzz

[Headless Llama]

I have a Big Muff Pi Bass pedal, and I actually like it for the most part. I am just looking for something better. Something that cuts through the mix a bit more.

I am seriously considering the Grey Stache or the Momster.

My question is how much of a difference is there between what I have and the two that I have listed?

I know that they get alot of love here, and it is probably for good reason. I just thought I'd ask.

Also, I had a Blowtorch that I hated... so I am looking for the fuzz type now.

[Robertron]

The Grey Stache or Momster will definitely cut better than a stock Bass Big Muff Pi.

The reason is that the grey stache and momster feature a mids control so you can either scoop the mids like a stock big muff does or boost the mids. Mids are important for being heard in a mix with other distorted guitars so any distortion pedal that helps you preserve the mid frequencies will help you cut better than a stock muff.

Some other muff-like fuzz clones that get love on these forums are the Wren And Cuff Pickle Pie B, Blackout Effectors Musket, and Earthbound Audio Supercollider.

[Headless Llama]

Out of the ones that you noted, which would you recommend? Or will any of them really be fine for me?

[Swift713]

I'm not a fuzz aficionado but I'll chime in with my limited experience...
I had a GGG Big Muff clone that had a 4 position mids switch for scooped, flat, humped, and tone bypass. The tone bypass was awesome! I felt it really open up the muff and made it feel more natural, present, and dynamic. I'm sure it would cut through a band mix better.

[grygrx]

If you want cutting, it might be time to look at something else other than Big Muff variants. Even with all the mids-doohickeys and blend what-nots, it's a design that tends to sound better when solo'd or combined with other pedals. The 'thickness' that makes it so appealing can just turn a mess w/the live band.

Step away from the muffs and try something with a knife-edge to it like the Wounded Paw Attack Goat, or a Malekko B:assmaster

[Headless Llama]

Oh my... Now I am confused!!

[Matt Dean]

Originally Posted by grygrx

If you want cutting, it might be time to look at something else other than Big Muff variants. Even with all the mids-doohickeys and blend what-nots, it's a design that tends to sound better when solo'd or combined with other pedals. The 'thickness' that makes it so appealing can just turn a mess w/the live band.

Step away from the muffs and try something with a knife-edge to it like the Wounded Paw Attack Goat, or a Malekko B:assmaster

Word... heed the grygrx.

The Oxide is another knife-edge fuzz machine.

[fitz420]

if you're set on a muff, get a grey stache or a musket. mids for days and both are built by awesome dudes. if you want to look elsewhere, my latest favorite is the smallsound/bigsound team awesome fuzz machine. cuts through like a knife and isn't based on a muff, and also built by an awesome dude.

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by Matt Dean

Word... heed the grygrx.
The Oxide is another knife-edge fuzz machine.

A flexible lookin' beastie that I'd love to try.

Originally Posted by fitz420

if you want to look elsewhere, my latest favorite is the smallsound/bigsound team awesome fuzz machine. cuts through like a knife and isn't based on a muff, and also built by an awesome dude.

An excellent pedal for sure.

[rratajski]

OP- did you receive my response to your PM?

[warwick.hoy]

The TAFM or the 4545 are next on my list.

I have the Supercollider and I love how thick and aggressive it is, but that's about all it does. Luckily my bass is the most distorted tone in my trio. Guitarist runs pretty clean.

[Headless Llama]

Thanks to all of the suggestions and opinions.

Fuzzrocious Momster is on the way.

[Matt Dean]

When you get it, please post some clips.

[Headless Llama]

I will.