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Super Fuzz

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by b-bottom, Jul 9, 2013.

  1. Jul 9, 2013 #1
    b-bottom

    b-bottom

    Dec 18, 2006
    Knoxville TN
    Which Super Fuzz clone would you recommend that I check out? Tonight at practice I played my guitar players creepy fingers super fuzz clone and loved it, especially because it has a blend knob on it.
    Are their any other Super Fuzz clones out there that are worth checking out? If they have a blend knob that would be even better.
    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 9, 2013 #2
    taurus1

    taurus1

    Sep 13, 2006
    Vancouver B.C.
    I'm not surprised to hear the Creepy Fingers sounds good.
    the BYOC Leeds Fuzz is really good, so is the Boss FZ-2, neither have clean blend but they don't suffer extreme low end loss. personaly I don't like clean blending, much prefer eq.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2013 #3
    b-bottom

    b-bottom

    Dec 18, 2006
    Knoxville TN
    The creepy Fingers sounded amazing. If I can avoid dropping that kind of dough on a pedal that I won't use very often, I'd like to.


    I mainly use an OX bass fuzz and absolutely love it. It just doesn't get nasty enough for what I want to use it for.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2013 #4
    MightyMiloQuinn

    MightyMiloQuinn

    Dec 21, 2012
    Concord, NH
    Here is a list of some others, but none of them have a blend:
    Black Cat Super Fuzz
    smallsound/bigsound Super Puzzle
    Quinnamp Prophet/mantis
    Wattson EFY-6

    I'm pretty sure Brian has made a Super Puzzle with a blend before.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2013 #5
    jetofuj

    jetofuj

    Jun 16, 2008
    PL
    There are a lot of clones, but I would recommend... Creepy Fingers!

    Brad is a really an expert when it comes to Super Fuzzes.

    You might ask him for one built to Ibanez Standard Fuzz specs (which is generally Super Fuzz variant, but has a bit more bass itself).

    Katana Sound "Super Bass Fuzz" is also great, but I don't think it would be cheaper.
     
  6. Jul 10, 2013 #6
    jetofuj

    jetofuj

    Jun 16, 2008
    PL
    Switchable octave is also a nice feature, as Super Fuzz also sounds great without it.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2013 #7
    chaosmic

    chaosmic

    Feb 6, 2010
    Raleigh, NC
    I had Brad build me a Superfuzz with a blend & it's the nicest pedal I own/have owned. Extremely well built & sounds excellent.
     
  8. Jul 10, 2013 #8
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Whatever you do, don't get the Behringer SF clone! Not bad for $30 but it only has two tones...super scooped mosquito tone, or grossly forward mids that can't be dialed down.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2013 #9
    RCCollins

    RCCollins

    Mar 23, 2008
    San Diego, California
    get something with a bland for sure, Superfuzz is not known for low-end retention...
     
  10. Jul 10, 2013 #10
    CHILDISHGAMBINO

    CHILDISHGAMBINO Inactive

    May 4, 2006
    Courtenay, BC, Canada
    Have you seen this:



    Sounds pretty good to me.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2013 #11
    b-bottom

    b-bottom

    Dec 18, 2006
    Knoxville TN
    Yea I saw that and was kind of meh on it.

    It looks like I'm just going to have to drop the dough on a Creepy Fingers
     
  12. Jul 23, 2013 #12
    MightyMiloQuinn

    MightyMiloQuinn

    Dec 21, 2012
    Concord, NH
    Just saw this one today. A straight clone, one of the less expensive ones I've seen. And, well, it's Ron ****ing Swanson!
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2013 #13
    grygrx

    grygrx Lookout! Here comes the Fuzz!

    Dec 24, 2003
    Columbia, MO
    Audio Monk Fuzz Potion
     
  14. Jul 24, 2013 #14
    chaosmic

    chaosmic

    Feb 6, 2010
    Raleigh, NC
    You won't be disappointed. The key to Brad's take on the Super Fuzz is the continuosly variable blend between the 2 fundamental Super Fuzz voicings....one having a mid-scoop and the other having a mid-bump. He's a bassist that has a huge knowledge of all that is fuzz.
     
  15. Jul 24, 2013 #15
    johnk_10

    johnk_10 vintage bass nut Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 16, 2008
    Washington, Utah
    John K Custom Basses
    yeah, I agree with having a scoop control as opposed to a switch. I also added a scoop frequency selector and a clean blend on mine too.

    SF-01.jpg
     
  16. Jul 24, 2013 #16
    CHILDISHGAMBINO

    CHILDISHGAMBINO Inactive

    May 4, 2006
    Courtenay, BC, Canada
    I want that pedal so ****ing bad. I think they're all sold out right now though.