I used to have a Zvex Woolly Mammoth. Sounded great in the mix but sometimes too aggressive on its own. Any other fuzzes out there that have that buzzsaw sound while retaining the low end?
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'Buzzy-sounding' Fuzz recomendations
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I recently got the Tone Factor Fuzz Saw it is very buzzy and retains the low excellently, onyl problem you might have is its a single knob for volume so its all crazy all the time.
I heard your samples on that - excellent! I'll KIV that while waiting on other suggestions. Thanks Steve (am I right?).
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I think from the sounds of it you want to concentrate your search on Si based fuzz's and I shall now exit this thread as the hoard of Big muff lovers run in scream LBM LBM
ODB-3.
I'm serious! They're not as bad as so-many say; nice buzzsaw action - but not a "fuzz", in my definition.
I use one every day - Usually for hard-distortion buzzsaw, but I also perfectly-well appreciate its light, slightly-raspy overdrive, though.
Although it's true that I always have an Xciter before it (input-side), and a compressor.
Y'know: I think this is one of those effects that doesn't sound as-good solo; sounds different with a band.
Joe
I'm serious! They're not as bad as so-many say; nice buzzsaw action - but not a "fuzz", in my definition.
I use one every day - Usually for hard-distortion buzzsaw, but I also perfectly-well appreciate its light, slightly-raspy overdrive, though.
Although it's true that I always have an Xciter before it (input-side), and a compressor.
Y'know: I think this is one of those effects that doesn't sound as-good solo; sounds different with a band.
Joe
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I'll second the ODB-3. It definitely is in the "buzzy" category. It's also rather ubiquitous so you shouldn't have any problem auditioning one before you buy.
The ODB-3 is much-maligned on these boards, some of which may be called for, but I've used it a lot over the years (live & on records). It definitely has it's own niche.
This is coming from a boutique-loving. tube amp purist.
Another call for the ODB-3. When I first read the thread titale, it was the first thing that came to my mind--it does the "buzz" thing great.
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