Big Muff!? (Don't kill me!)

[KeithBMI]

This has been done tons of times, but I can't seem to find the answer I want, I must suck at using the search feature...

Are the big muffs (Russian and USA) one trick ponies? It sounds like all they can do is massive distortion. Can you get a subtle overdrive? I like classic rock, Black Sabbath/Led Zeppelin stuff, should I get one?

 

[ole Jason]

It's a pretty burly effect. It's definately not a subtle overdrive or dirty tube sound.

 

[bassist66]

yeah, actually i experimented and you can get a warmer, almost overdrive sound. all you have to do is keep the tone knob at about 9 o'clock, and keep the sustain almost all the way to the left.

 

[tplyons]

Yep, you can get anywhere from a fairly mild fuzz to all out hell. Had two Big Muff's on my pedalboard once for this very reason.

 

[KeithBMI]

Cool, thanks!