Thanks I was under the impression it was a whole different thing like a Bluebeard clone with only 3 knobs and based on the promo YouTube video.
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I’m pretty sure @bullitproof was referring to the limited release BIG pedal, not the larger of the MBD series.
New Pedal: Pet Symmetry + Damnation Audio BIG Pedal Fuzz | Delicious Audio
After years of development, Chicago-based rock band Pet Symmetry and Baltimore effects manufacturer Damnation Audio have unveiled BIG, a purpose-built bass pedal (that also works well on guitars) designed to deliver high-impact low-end tones in a single unit.
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They are definitely not the same.
That’s the one!I’m pretty sure @bullitproof was referring to the limited release BIG pedal, not the larger of the MBD series.
New Pedal: Pet Symmetry + Damnation Audio BIG Pedal Fuzz | Delicious Audio
After years of development, Chicago-based rock band Pet Symmetry and Baltimore effects manufacturer Damnation Audio have unveiled BIG, a purpose-built bass pedal (that also works well on guitars) designed to deliver high-impact low-end tones in a single unit.
They are definitely not the same.
Big is not a bluebeard clone. Evan used a bluebeard for many years but we started from scratch when we designed Big. We don't even have a bluebeard to reference so we just made muff and boost circuits that we really liked based on what we heard on the new Pet Symmetry record.
I am also not a Bluebeard clone.
I have both the BIG and a few Bluebeards.
Both pedals are sweet and cool muff-like fuzzes.
That said, the BIG is the one on my board.
I have both the BIG and a few Bluebeards.
Both pedals are sweet and cool muff-like fuzzes.
That said, the BIG is the one on my board.
For what it's worth, I'm using the EQD Hizumitas for fuzz purposes and really like it. And it's readily available.
I want to see Damnation make a classic clangy/clanky pedal(not that the MBD doesn't sound great on its' own). I follow this thread because I love analog overdrive, and a lot of the effects world has gone digital. (although I'm fine with delay/modulation....or tonex on guitar, hehehe)
Yes you’re in all the threads I stalk, LMAO. The quest for the perfect overdrive will go forever for me. I discovered (or I rediscovered since I had borrowed one before and didn’t know what i was doing) the Traynor TS50b when I scored one cheap from GC. Then I lucked up into one of Jason’s 1978 preamps. Then I switched again to just GK. THEN that band broke up and all those tones didn’t work anymore for my new project. What I have now stacking a MBD2 into a Sansamp into a legacy GK800 seems to be doing the trick……. For now, lol. I recently did a trade for a Tremond rat clone but it didn’t dethrone anything from my board. Scored a tech 21 DUG thinking it might simplify my board and the MBD/BDDI still sounded a bit better. Dug used to use traynors back in the day as well. Pretty sure he used the YBA though.
Yeah that TS50B sound is quite a bit different from what we have done historically but some of the stuff coming out in 2026 might get into that.
I should clarify - we're not going to make anything like a TS50B pedal. Some of our new stuff might offer clankier sounds but TBH they aren't the kind of bass tones Jeff or I usually go for.
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Theres something coming with clank if you want it.
The Tremond is an excellent Rat pedal, and I don't see it getting anywhere near the love it deserves. It's a hefty tone, and yet aggressive. Isn't the Rusty Box based off of a Traynor? I know nothing about Traynors or Rusty Boxes, but I thought I've read about it being clanky?
In regards to clank, I can get some bit of clank from my MBD-2, but I'm unfamiliar with Jesus Lizard/Shellac to know if that's the right kind. Most people who want clank think of Darkglass or similar. I currently prefer my MBD-2 tones for what I used to use DG for as my #1 clank tone. I also have found I prefer the Guptech Bassbone to a B3K. (I never got along with ANY of the bigger DG pedals, though I tried. Too much high end fizz for me.) I'd probably wait for the following quote to happen, though - everything Damnation makes is excellent stuff (as I'm sure you know)!
This has me intrigued! Any sort of tonal hints/goals you were aiming for in this build?
I think my biggest problem is after 30ish years of playing is I still dont know what I’m doing, lmao
