Beastie Boys "Gratitude" fuzz?

[TeleKing]

I'm not a bass player by trade. Guitar player, but play and record bass. I'm looking for a great bass fuzz/distortion I can use for recording.

What nails the Gratitude tone? Appreciate any comments.

 

[andrew]

I'm at work at the moment so I can't look it up for you, but google Juan Alderete's effects website/blog. He did a short video segment on the exact pedal MCA used.

 

[MilkyMcMilkMilk]

Bass Dragger that's what this article says anyway.

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this is my bass cover on youtube of grattitude, doubt i nailed the tone exactly, but maybe kinda close.

 

[sevdog]

I believe he used a Univox Superfuzz on Gratitude.

 

[andrew]

Bass Dragger that's what this article says anyway.

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That's the site I meant. Thanks!

 

[sevdog]

He used the Bass Dragger on later tours so it would work but here's MCA in his own words. Gratitude was a Superfuzz:

http://www.beastiemania.com/songspotlight/show.php?s=gratitude&band=b

 

[MightyMiloQuinn]

Juan also demoed a Univox Superfuzz in one of his Fuzz Wars segments. Not sure which one. In any case, you're sure to find some great fuzz suggestions at pedalsandeffects.com

 

[bigchiefbc]

Yeah, Gratitude and Sabotage were both old-school Univox Superfuzzes. There are quite a few clones that are in production nowadays.

 

[andrew]

Yeah, Gratitude and Sabotage were both old-school Univox Superfuzzes. There are quite a few clones that are in production nowadays.

What are some popular examples?

 

[vegas532]

If you want a dead on clone, the Wattson FY-6 is the only way to go!

 

[fasto]

What nails the Gratitude tone? Appreciate any comments.

I used to have the DNA Bass Dragger pedal and nailed the Gratitude tone with it ... but i kind of regret selling this rare pedal to someone in NYC who just broke his DNA pedal during a studio recording process, but i was glad i could help him out.

I´m currently building a Univox Superfuzz clone based on the schematic-layout of Mike Livesley (2008).

Also good results with the (new) MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe (going into Tech21 VT Bass).

RIP MCA, he inspired me on so many levels: love his tone, his bass-lines, his rap-voice, his attitude ...

 

[Backstreets]

I would imagine the smallsound/bigsound Super Puzzle pedal would be a good modern Superfuzz variant, but I've yet to try one so I can't say for sure. Might be worth a look though. Anyone tried one of these, and know how it compares to an old Univox/Unicord Superfuzz?

 

[kutitomi]

anybody zoom b3 preset, THANK YOU

 

[Mosfed]

I'm not a bass player by trade. Guitar player, but play and record bass. I'm looking for a great bass fuzz/distortion I can use for recording.

What nails the Gratitude tone? Appreciate any comments.

the original is a Super Fuzz - pretty well documented.

many people make improved clones that don't lose any low end. The Smallsound/Bigsound Buzzz and the Broughton Sunder Fuzz are two examples.

 

[BassBrass]

also Wounded Paw Attack Goat which has a blend (like the MXRDunlop Bass Fuzz Delux) and an eq that is pretty useful. The Buzzz has 3 or 4 of eq mixes, one with a scoop and lots of lows. MXR is the smallest box...

 

[Warlock_Surfer]

JHS is coming out with a new fuzz series and the Super Fuzz is one of them.
JHS Legends of Fuzz Series

 

[cusar5]

also Wounded Paw Attack Goat which has a blend (like the MXRDunlop Bass Fuzz Delux) and an eq that is pretty useful. The Buzzz has 3 or 4 of eq mixes, one with a scoop and lots of lows. MXR is the smallest box...

I have a Wounded Paw Superfuzzz that gets pretty close to MCA's tone.

Jazz bass + pick is essential as well.

 

[RayWithFlats]

RIP MCA, he inspired me on so many levels: love his tone, his bass-lines, his rap-voice, his attitude ...

Yeah, under-rated player, great writer, great activist, just a tremendous human being.