Author Topic: I want a fuzzbox... ideas? (Read 5899 times)

Every_Mn · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2007, 02:45:03 AM »

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russian big muff. buy one off of ebay thats modified to use a DC plug, otherwise you're guna be shelling out alot of money for batteries.

or boss fz-5. simulates a fuzz face... octavia... and something else. But i have a feeling it might be digital which means it probably sounds like pewp. i'd try one at a store before buying.

I've heard from a friend of mine at GC, plus a few other dudes I know, that the new Boss fuzz is a bit 'dead' sounding, if you get my drift...

Kilby · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2007, 02:24:28 PM »

Avoid the Boss Fuzz. I don't care what the anybody says digital dosn't manage it, it may be fine for the metal head stuff (and some can manage Tube screamer type boost in a tolerable fashion)

I like the Big Muff pedals (I have made enough of them for myself), but for what you seem to desire you want something with Germanium transistors in it. Possibly (as I think was mentioned) a germanium based booster may also do the business for you.

Silicon transistors are (usually) fizzier & harsher sounding.

Every_Mn · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2007, 04:32:51 PM »

I heard the Boss is pretty bad, yeah.

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:43:15 PM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

That James Gang clip was really good, haven't heard their stuff before - the whole band can play their ass off too (love that drummer).

I love the James Gang! I play them all the time, check out The Bomber if you haven't already heard it! Oh and Mamma says!

Every_Mn · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2007, 10:37:04 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Mac

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
That James Gang clip was really good, haven't heard their stuff before - the whole band can play their ass off too (love that drummer).

I love the James Gang! I play them all the time, check out The Bomber if you haven't already heard it! Oh and Mamma says!

The Bomber is very Zeppelin-esque, no?

Ted · « **Reply #20 on:** August 11, 2007, 11:43:01 AM »

How about Solasound Tonebender MK II type fuzz, very vintage.

BYOC do a version:

http://www.buildyourownclone.com/bender.html

And D*A*M do an even more awesome version but its hard to get hold of and may be expensive in the states.

http://www.stompboxes.co.uk/gpage2.html

Both at bursting with Germanium Transistor goodness!

Big Muffs are too modern sounding and Zvex FF is even more modern sounding. Both outstanding pedals in their own right though!