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Bonecrushing, soul destroying fuzz

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by NKBassman, Jul 21, 2009.

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  1. Jul 21, 2009 #1
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    I'm looking for the heaviest, most absolutely deep, bonecrushingly fuzzy fuzz I can find.

    I have an EHX Bass Big Muff Pi, but I find it has just a bit too much high end crackle for my taste, no matter where I set the tune knob (or whatever it's referred to as, I can't remember off hand).

    I'd like something with more overall warmth, less brittle edge to the high end, and fuzz out the wazoo... something that'll make the front row void their bowels when I turn it on.

    I'm not opposed to trying to build something off GGG or BYOC either...

    Any suggestions?
     
  2. Jul 21, 2009 #2
    RCCollins

    RCCollins

    Mar 23, 2008
    San Diego, California
    frantone bassweet
     
  3. Jul 21, 2009 #3
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    Bluebeard or GGG tuned muff might be akin to what you are looking for...
     
  4. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    What about an MXR Blowtorch?
     
  5. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    bongomania

    bongomania Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 17, 2005
    PDX, OR
    owner, OVNIFX and OVNILabs
    +1
     
  6. Jul 21, 2009 #6
    Valerus

    Valerus

    Aug 4, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    yeah try the GGG muff
     
  7. Jul 21, 2009 #7
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    Not bad at all... but that's an OD, not really a Fuzz...
     
  8. Jul 21, 2009 #8
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    Alright then, lets expand the search into the OD/Dist realm too...

    I'd like something fuzzy, very warm, not too much gnarly high end snarl, and yet sounds like it's going to destroy itself when I turn it on.
     
  9. Jul 21, 2009 #9
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland
    You have a price range in mind? That will effect a lot of answers that will now be thrown at ya...
     
  10. Jul 21, 2009 #10
    DosiYanarchy

    DosiYanarchy

    Sep 26, 2007
    London, England
    The Blowtorch is pretty unique, im a big fan of it, i think the bassweet is probably alot closer to what you're looking for though
     
  11. Jul 21, 2009 #11
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    Nah, not particularly. Just looking for options at the moment, I'll research more later.

    Thanks for all the suggestions so far! I'll look a little deeper in the S&S Bluebeard, Bassweet, and Blowtorch.
     
  12. Jul 21, 2009 #12
    NKBassman

    NKBassman Lvl 10 Nerd Supporting Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    Ohhh... I'm kinda liking the GGG BMP too. The video of the "Tuned" version sounds ok.
    Might be a fun project... how difficult is the build for someone who's never done one before?
     
  13. Jul 21, 2009 #13
    Nyarlathotep

    Nyarlathotep Inactive

    Feb 5, 2006
    West Coast of Canada
    My Swollen Pickle and Attack Goat are both very BONEKRUSHING and fuzzy when set right.

    The Prunes&Custard tends to be BONEKRUSHING but not as fuzzy as the others
     
  14. Jul 21, 2009 #14
    Stickk

    Stickk

    Sep 2, 2008
    Jambi
    Yes, but it's WAY more synthy than a fuzz. But when you have the mix and drive at 10...:bassist:
     
  15. Jul 21, 2009 #15
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    The Blowtorch is not an OD at all- it's definitely a buzzsaw-type fuzz. Ignore the labeling.
     
  16. Jul 21, 2009 #16
    CrispyDelicious

    CrispyDelicious

    Oct 21, 2008
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    LOL you are crazy. The P+C is pure funky blurp. :D
     
  17. Jul 21, 2009 #17
    Joe Gress

    Joe Gress

    Dec 22, 2005
    Pueblo, CO
    I really like my Pickle Pie "B".
     
  18. Jul 21, 2009 #18
    Din Of Win

    Din Of Win

    Feb 24, 2009
    Frederick, Maryland

    :D Ignore i shall then. I stand corrected.
     
  19. Jul 21, 2009 #19
    fightthepower

    fightthepower

    Jan 7, 2008
    Potter Valley
    I'd be very disappointed if I bought a P&C for bonecrushing....

    ... but for the all the other stuff its great!


    The Tentacle Love Superfuzz is pretty harsh, and dare I say 'bonekrushing'.
     
  20. Jul 21, 2009 #20
    TheMutt

    TheMutt Guest

    Apr 28, 2007
    B:Assmaster Silicon. This thing's got way way way more gain on tap than you should ever need, and the sensitivity is extremely sensitive.

    My usual settings are fuzz level around 8:30-9:00, bass level at 12:00, and sensitivity between 8:00-12:00. If you take the fuzz level up more you can destroy worlds. :bassist:
     
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