FUZZZZZ!!!!

[Xavier Isaac]

Hey y'all!!

I'm trying to get a different fuzz on my board, one that's great, and hopefully not too big (must have a blend knob)

I have the EHX Big Muff Bass Deluxe Pi, it's great and all but I feel like I can get something better, and smaller that achieves the same functionality that I get with my muff.

I've been looking into the Pork and Pickles from Way Huge and the many fuzzes that Earthquake Devices, but as of right now I'm undecided.

I any of yall got some recommendations that would be much appreciated!!!

P.S. I have an OD going into my Muff that I use to have a sorta distorted sound with my metal band that I play with. Thought I'd point that out idk.

 

[bassbrad]

Howdy @Xavier Isaac with all the truly great dirt pedals these days you have far too many choices to ever stop trying the next new one it seems and there are always the ones with past glory. I've found that there are either two choices of getting a Source Audio Aftershock or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] and using the many creations shared on the Neuro Cloud or create your own /OR/ constantly buying, trying, trading and selling until you find the right one for your current needs but there will always be that next new one to try [it is a habit, at least it is better than some]. You may find yourself with a collection of dirt and other pedals if you're not careful.

I am also fond of the Fuzzrocious pedals as well as Sushi Box

I have bunches more

 

[vivaknoxvegas]

You don’t have to have a blend, imo a lot of blends don’t sound very natural. Check out a Fuzzrocious Grey Stache or EHX Green Russian reissue. Big fuzz sounds without a blend.

 

[Lostgallifreyan]

If you want a powerful hitting bass, fuzz won't do it so well, it will soften the sound, so it's better to start with very strong playing, then use compression and a SMALL amount of fuzz, experimenting till you get a crunch on it that doesn't wash out the sound. Instead of blending, shape the harmonic spectrum of the fuzzed output with a parametric or other EQ that will get you the character you want without occupying so much of the bandwidth needed by others in the band. That way you will have a heavy sound that will cut through without having as much trouble doing it as if you'd overdone the fuzz. The way you play, and the way you filter the result, will do more for you than overdoing the fuzz. I used to overdo it at times, still do, I think, judging by a recent recording. Less is definitely more, when it comes to fuzz. It's usually just enough to give the sound a slight edge with it, and no more. Different rules probably apply to a rhythm guitar because of the bandwidth it already occupies. No point in fighting over its space, you'll just end up with mush.