Hey guys, I was just wondering if there's a large difference between the BBM and the LBM. Does the LBM cut out too much of the lows? I don't have either to try at the moment, but was looking into picking one up. Thanks!
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Little Big Muff vs Bass Big Muff
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I haven't played the LBM, but if it's anything like the USA Big muff that I've played you'll want to buy the BBM if you're looking to save the lows.
I've heard from most people that the LBM does roll off the lows enough to want to put an equalizer behind it... I have the BBM and love it if that counts tho, and you can pick them up for next to nothing as far as effects go.
rratajski
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I would place an EQ before the muff. An EQ doesn't bring frequencies back into a mix after they've been removed.
The LBM does lose lows and is too fuzzy for my tastes. The BBM will be smoother.
I have noticed a little bit of low-end loss with my BBM, but not enough that I considered needing an EQ to compensate. It has more gain, more life, and more sizzle.
The BBM is bass friendly but quite sterile IMHO.
The BBM is bass friendly but quite sterile IMHO.
rratajski
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I always have felt that the Russians have less gain than the LBM and Current NYC version. Just my two cents!
I recently started using an LBM again, I do use an EQ to add some lows, from what I've heard about the BBM, it doesn't have as much 'life' as it's guitar counterparts. I could be very wrong on that though, as I've never used one. 
i like my BBM a lot. i have a russian muff clone that i built, and the BBM is better on bass. it's also good on guitar...lol. Anyways....I recently set up my amp(mesa D-180) to play with a mild overdrive on all the time, and for some reason my BBM does not like it. when i played on a clean setting, the BBM sounded huge....but now not so much. i'm gonna have to work with it some more.
I just got a BBM and I like it alot. I don't know how it compares to a LBM but with the BBM you get a nice little switch that offers:
Bass Boost
Normal
Dry
I like using the Dry setting. It lets 100% of your original bass signal to pass thru. Then you can mix in the desired amount of Muff. It's kinda like the glaze on yer donut... lol
mmmmm... donuts
Bass Boost
Normal
Dry
I like using the Dry setting. It lets 100% of your original bass signal to pass thru. Then you can mix in the desired amount of Muff. It's kinda like the glaze on yer donut... lol
mmmmm... donuts
comrade73 said:
+1 I've played / had both and I like the BBM much better. Smoother, bassier, and get get pretty wild too. If your worried about low end retention at all, get the BBM.
Having owned (and thoroughly reviewed) both in the past, I can sum the differences up in a few words
BBM: Excellent bass retention, dry/wet mix mode, clearer sounding, less maximum gain (doesn't get too crazy), works better with active basses
LBM: Decent bass retention, thicker sounding, over-the-top maximum gain (can get chaotic)
In the majority of situations, the BBM is the better choice for bass, IMO.
BBM: Excellent bass retention, dry/wet mix mode, clearer sounding, less maximum gain (doesn't get too crazy), works better with active basses
LBM: Decent bass retention, thicker sounding, over-the-top maximum gain (can get chaotic)
In the majority of situations, the BBM is the better choice for bass, IMO.
I'd choose the BBM for the sake of usability. The LBM was cool but not the best for bass.
Also, I am scared of buying the BBM for myself. Mainly because if it sounds better than my Musket, then I will be angry.
And I will have a Sauron pedal that is inferior to another fuzz pedal. We can't have that happen, can we?
Also, I am scared of buying the BBM for myself. Mainly because if it sounds better than my Musket, then I will be angry.
And I will have a Sauron pedal that is inferior to another fuzz pedal. We can't have that happen, can we?
this is exactly my thoughts too. i also had each as my only fuzz for at least a few months at a time. my judgement call though is that because the bbm has less gain and doesn't get too crazy, it's just no dang fun to play. i'm assuming if you want a fuzz you play music that can tend to the heavier side once and again, so why would you want a fuzz that plays nice? feels contradictory to me. that being said, you'll probably prefer the bbm for those exact reasons. enjoy your fuzz
Eric!
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Oh Valerus!
..I wonder if he could Sauron my Bi-Chorus with my ST-200, make the tuner the ring of some sort and have the eyes change color or something..
Crazy is great sometimes, but the BBM is overall more effective IMO for recording and live use in most situations. Crazy fuzz pedals often leave you lost in the mix (recording AND live) unless that insanity is the centerpiece of the song.
It was this rationale that led me to keep another mix-friendly fuzz (MXR Blowtorch). I picked it over the BBM for other reasons, but both worked well in the studio for recording.
i agree completely. which is why i love my fuzz pedal so much. it'll get nutburger crazy but i don't get lost
