I still want an Eau Claire Thunder. I just might one day if I can figure out how to fit it on my board. The Grey Stache has been holding down the fort pretty damn good for me for now especially paired with a Great Destroyer. It's a beastly combo.
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Fuzz that Keeps the Thump
- Thread starter SplinteredSkull
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Don't know if anyone has suggested it but I use a Boss LS2 line selector, set to A+B mixed when kicked in. I put a pedal on the B loop and let the original signal pass through the A loop. That way I always have my clean tone. And it massively widens the scope of dirt pedals you can use as I no longer have to worry about what's being sucked out. My main overdrive is a Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal. I also use a Z-Vex Mastotron with all the subs set to full for ridiculous 'distorted tuba' sounds
Oh yeah, the Great Destroyer is a beast. That must be a fun combo!
If you can find a Baby Thundaa, that might be a decent choice. They don't pop up too often, but its basically the ECT in a smaller box. I've heard rumours that it may even sound better on bass too.
Yeah there is a small run of them going on reverb right now. I think that may just be a rumor about the baby thundaa. I got to finish modding my Jag bass and get a phaser pedal before I go down the fuzz road again. Hopefully there will be some available when the time comes.
I know I said $200 was my budget but for the Oxide I could make an exception. Haven't looked at that in a long while: lots of options present on that one for keeping the thump
Do you know where he posted the El Grande mods? I can't seem to find them anywhere.
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They're a good combo for sure. The Oxide isn't too bad either.
Just recently got myself a Hotone Fury, and really love how my bass sounds through it. There's a sweet spot where it's perfectly thumpy and gritty, and if I push it beyond there it goes a bit overboard for my gigging use (blues/rock mostly), but I really dig it and think it's rather unique. I have the tone knob set pretty low so the high-end isn't overpowering and the lows are still there for sure.
EDIT: most important part is how cheap these things are! I got mine for $75AUD
EDIT: most important part is how cheap these things are! I got mine for $75AUD
You know, I have to admit, of all the dirts and fuzzes Ive tried so far, the Russian muff is the one that gives the most thump in the mix. I use that VIck Audio Black Russian and we had practice last night. I was like DAY-UM when I engaged it last night! It was the first time I used it in the band setting and I was very impressed. I wasnt lost in the mix and my bass was all consuming in that basement. It was awesome.
I'm pretty sure I commented on this thread already but for me, it's all about the vick Black Russian and the VFE wood chipper. Those two fuzzes thump hard all night. In fact, they both add more to my signal. It's sweet. That black beast above looks awesome. And man, I knew about it before but that dungeon master by idiot box sounds BAD FRIGGEN A**!!!
Do all Tonebenders inherently keep bottom end well, or would it only be "bass tuned" ones? I can't say I've ever tried or heard them on bass much. I know they can also add a bit of an octave-up flavour as well, is that right?
i think you should check out OD's if you want some "thump" into your sound. fuzz by its nature makes you lose it... i have tried most of the pedals recommended here, and they dont "thump" ... even with the blend set really low
mxr bass fuzz deluxe. it only fuzzes the mid and high fequencies. the cry knob at 12 o'clock is flat. counter clockwise will cut and clockwise will boost.
I have personally never played one. I know Justin Chancellor from Tool uses one. To me it sounds more like a more open sounding muff. Not as saturated. Not really an octave up I wouldn't say. Just lets more of the dynamics of your playing come through. That's my impression of it. I know Mosfed just bought one recently. Maybe ask his thoughts on it.
I might suggest the Wren & Cuff Pickle Pie B is worth a look. Doesn't seem to be as popular on Talkbass as the TFR and other W&C muff-based offerings, but it has plenty of thump plus a clean blend that is designed to avoid the "bees in the background" effect that plagues many high gain pedals with blend knobs. I'm haven't had much time to work with it, but the left side of the Saturation knob in conjunction with the blend yields some great grainy medium-gain fuzz tones that retain the bass and the character of the instrument better than some other muffs I've tried.
