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Dunwich Amplification General Discussion

#3,382
kleinenenten said:
@YawningJorin - if you're looking for a versatile RAT, try out the Earthbound Audio Iron Pig. For my tastes, I preferred it to the Volt Thrower. I felt that the VT always had a slight bit of fizz to it, and I dislike fizz. The Iron Pig is tough to dial in, and can do all sorts of great tones. Either box is fantastic, though, and I'm probably splitting hairs.

That being said, I think I'm slowly realizing I'm not a RAT fan, as the Iron Pig is likely getting taken off the board now. Anyway, Dunwich is solid stuff, but for whatever reason, I just can't justify holding on to it. I think maybe I've just tried the Dunwich circuits that I don't like such as the RAT and OCD - I've never been able to make those work for me. Come to think of it, the only "standard" circuit that I use on bass is a Muff, all of my other stuff is original designs that aren't as popular or iconic. Is there a Dunwich Muff?

I'm also in awe of how much some of these pedals sell for. I simply can't justify it, though I'd love to try some out. If I have a pricey pedal I'm not using, it's gotta go to feed more GAS and other tones.
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I already have a Volt Thrower, actually, and it's definitely one of my favourite dirt pedals. Probably the one I can't imagine switching out at all because it just works so well for me.
 
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kleinenenten said:
@YawningJorin - if you're looking for a versatile RAT, try out the Earthbound Audio Iron Pig. For my tastes, I preferred it to the Volt Thrower. I felt that the VT always had a slight bit of fizz to it, and I dislike fizz. The Iron Pig is tough to dial in, and can do all sorts of great tones. Either box is fantastic, though, and I'm probably splitting hairs.

That being said, I think I'm slowly realizing I'm not a RAT fan, as the Iron Pig is likely getting taken off the board now. Anyway, Dunwich is solid stuff, but for whatever reason, I just can't justify holding on to it. I think maybe I've just tried the Dunwich circuits that I don't like such as the RAT and OCD - I've never been able to make those work for me. Come to think of it, the only "standard" circuit that I use on bass is a Muff, all of my other stuff is original designs that aren't as popular or iconic. Is there a Dunwich Muff?

I'm also in awe of how much some of these pedals sell for. I simply can't justify it, though I'd love to try some out. If I have a pricey pedal I'm not using, it's gotta go to feed more GAS and other tones.
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No I never made a muff for any kind of general consumption. I think I made 2-3 muffs in my entire lifetime. One of them is owned by Kurt Ballou (Mojo Muff variant). One of them is owned by Will from Indian (1 knob variant). I cant recall making another but its possible 1 more exists.
 
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dunwichamps said:
No I never made a muff for any kind of general consumption. I think I made 2-3 muffs in my entire lifetime. One of them is owned by Kurt Ballou (Mojo Muff variant). One of them is owned by Will from Indian (1 knob variant). I cant recall making another but its possible 1 more exists.
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I own the possible third, custom civil war with a gate.
 
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Old pic of it with my custom #001 125B VT:

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Etch done by the talented @JonnyAngle
 
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dunwichamps said:
Lol folks.
I am not personally building things right now but I am doing some design work with a few folks, some that I will be a silent partner on, some that will be public.
I get my fill of engineering at work.
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Good to see you on the boards Nick... Please let us know when the public stuff goes public.
 
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#3,398
YawningJorin said:
For anyone out of the loop, Magic confirmed that 2021 will bring a bountiful harvest of Left Hand Paths (Heavy Metal HM-2), Wizard Fuzzes (original), and Witchfinders (Hyperfuzz FZ-2). I'm looking forward to the lot of them :)
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Yes! I NEED that HM-2! It's the one clone I've had an itch to try for forever. Though I am liking my newest HM-2 acquisition as well.
 
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Peaveylover said:
Oh no. That will kill the exclusivity of my Dunwich Witchfinder!!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!

Just kidding BTW.
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I don't think another few dozen of each pedal will change anything regarding 'exclusivity' - have you seen what these trade hands for 2ndary? Even the new stuff that Magic puts out, there are definitely flippers who list em right when they get em and they still sell. I loathe the practice, but it's hard not to notice. I'm just thankful to be able to check these pedals out without having to pay ransom. There are a few other surprises coming in 2021 from Magic that I think people are gonna get really excited about beyond what was mentioned. Looks like it is gonna be a solid year for pedals.
 
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