'Entry Level' Fuzz? (Poll)

[NoisyShores]

hope that helps!

That DOES help, thank you. Real quick, were you referring to the Bass BM Pi (which is what I meant to put in the poll), and, if not, how would that fit into the equation?

 

[HolmeBass]

Isn't the Swollen Pickle a muff, or at least very muff-like though?

It is a Muff clone, but with some significantly different choices in execution in terms of tuning and components.

Another Muff clone not mentioned is Wren and Cuff's Pickle Pie B.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Not on your list but this one sounds pretty good imo:
El Grande Bass Fuzz - YouTube

 

[naruki]

If you want anything entry level but not crap, just go for Electro Harmonix.

 

[MuthaFunk]

You might like the Joyo Ultimate Octave. You'll definitely like the price if your on a budget and the build quality is decent. I put a review up here on TB.

Here's what it sounds like:
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[FreakyFruit]

The Boss ODB-3 is my fuzz pedal, and has a wide spectrum of versatility. It can even be a distortion pedal!

 

[sillyfabe]

That DOES help, thank you. Real quick, were you referring to the Bass BM Pi (which is what I meant to put in the poll), and, if not, how would that fit into the equation?

I was referring to the regular BM-PI but I have tried the BBM and here is what I thought:

It was...OK. It's a tame fuzz but does make a nice entry into the fuzz world but it goes at the bottom of my list.

 

[Ronnietex]

Big Muff (bass) is pretty much a no brainer for me. It is easy, works great. I use it and love it.

BTW I have a Darkglass Microtube B3K on order. They were out of stock last week but said it would ship this week.

GLuck

 

[slaphappychappy]

Not an electro harmonics fan. I prefer digitech distortion. I have never liked the big muff . Each to their own I guess.

 

[caeman]

de Lisle Fuzz.

It works for guitar and bass.

 

[Hyssar]

Sublime, definitly. It sounds so much better than the Muff's.

Edit: Actually, just go to the store and try them all.

 

[brianrost]

I don't understand all the votes for the Russian Muff. You guys really think it sound better than the USA ones?

 

[jwr]

Not on your list but this one sounds pretty good imo:
El Grande Bass Fuzz - YouTube

That actually sounds really good. The problem is Ed makes everything sound good. I've tried pedals he's reviewed before and it didn't sound anything like his review. Maybe I just suck. lol

 

[omie]

I don't understand all the votes for the Russian Muff. You guys really think it sound better than the USA ones?

I found the black Russian muff to be more of a thick distortion thru my passive p, NOT FUZZY. Low end loss was too significant, especially with distorted guitar. Fuzzrocious grey stache is similar with better bass response, roll back the "sustain" for heavy distortion or crank it for heavy fuzz...

BBM was meh. Go big out of the gate and trade until you get what satisfies.

 

[Bogun]

love it