Looking for a heavy as fuzz pedal that retains as much low end as possible. Willing to spend a fair bit of money on it. I've gone through a couple of different fuzz pedals and they just don't seem to cut it for me. I was wondering if there are any pedals in particular you guys would recommend. I play in band that tends to get pretty heavy.
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Fuzz pedal advice.
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The Megalith can add loads of additional low end, and it's absurdly heavy. The first pedal I've used where there is more "heavy" on tap than what I need.
I also like Superfuzz variants like the Malekko B:assmaster. Tons of gravelly texture, retains individual note definition (mud is my kryptonite) and you won't disappear in a band situation.
I usually don't like Muff variants on bass - too smooth (texture wise) and muddy, IMO.
I also like Superfuzz variants like the Malekko B:assmaster. Tons of gravelly texture, retains individual note definition (mud is my kryptonite) and you won't disappear in a band situation.
I usually don't like Muff variants on bass - too smooth (texture wise) and muddy, IMO.
For lows without a blend - Mountainking Megalith, Mountainking Magnetar (if gated fuzz is your thing), Wren & Cuff Tall Font Russian, the new SS/BS Buzzz. I didn't try the Fuzzrocious Grey Stache in a band setting, but it sounded massive when I demoed it into a BDPG
The Prescription Electronics Depth Charge is one of the best fuzz pedals out there IMO. Get one. Do it.
SS/BS TAFM, W&C TFR, etc.
But as someone else recommended above, I would wait to see/hear the Darkglass Duality Fuzz pedal before making your purchase!
But as someone else recommended above, I would wait to see/hear the Darkglass Duality Fuzz pedal before making your purchase!
I really like the Blakemore Deus Ex Machina. Don't have the fuzz experience as many others, but went through a few different ones before settling on that one. I think it's muff based, but between the blend, midrange, and tone controls (in addition to the usual gain & Volume) it covers a lot of ground and cuts through.
Source Audio OFD has regular blend, low-passed blend, and a serious EQ that can add in more lows than you'll ever need. Oh yeah, and a dozen dirt voices. And a gate. And 2 presets. And... 
Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Fuzzrocious Grey Stache. Not only does it retain bottom end, it can ADD some.
+1 The Swollen Pickle is pretty versatile and retains a lot of low end. Also, it won't cost you a fortune.
I know a lot of people aroud don't like em but for a reasonable price ; MXR el grande...
With the deep button engaged.
With the deep button engaged.
