Author Topic: Fuzz Pedal advice (Read 11318 times)

Gizmo · « **on:** March 26, 2008, 03:17:01 PM »

I bought some pedals over the last few months as I decided do away with the multi fx and so far have a Blackstar Dual, Fulltone FD2 10th Anniv and a Holy Grail reverb.

Im looking at getting more pedals. I think my first bet is to get a decent delay and am almost set on the TC Nova Delay. Recent posts are incouraging and i like the sounds so will try it out this weekend.

I am less sure on what Fuzz to get. Im really into old school rock. My fav's are Hendrix, Clapton and John Fruscianti. The Fuzz faces are good pedals but limited in sound and over priced. I was thinking about either the Fulltone Fuzzes, MI Audio Geo or Zvex Vextor.

There are very mixed reviews of these pedals so would appreciated your opinions if you have had experience with them or suggest other makes ive not thought of.

Thanks

DeanS · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2008, 04:27:11 PM »

Not that I use much fuzz- but I have a Fuzz factory which can pretty much emulate any fuzz type and beyond.

PhilKing · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2008, 06:38:48 PM »

Take a look at the Brit Face by Alan Exley http://www.projectguitarparts.co.uk/Pages/burfordfx.html. I have a few of his pedals and they are great (and not expensive). I have the predecessor to this (the Razza Fuzz) and the Electron Grid. The Mosquito looks like it should be great too.

Elliot · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2008, 09:48:41 PM »

if you want a germanium fuzz face type pedal - then this is, in my view the best on the market:

http://gundrymedia.typepad.com/throbak_electronics/2005/08/fuzz_haze.html

I bought one as a replacement for my cr@pped out original Arbiter fuzz face bought in a car boot sale in a church in Lewisham in 1991 and it is instant 60s - instant Jimi - and in a a small box with an LED and a pre-gain switch

Skybone · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:18:25 AM »

D*A*M Drag'n'Fly - a great "all-rounder" type fuzz.

http://www.stompboxes.co.uk

I know V&R had a few in last time I was down there, but they've also started running waiting lists for buying direct from the factory. They do take a while for them to build, they're a low output make, but the stuff they do make is superb! :)[/url]

MrBump · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2008, 12:42:50 PM »

what's the difference between fuzz and distortion?

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2008, 02:19:45 PM »

When you think fuzz think Hendrix and Stoner Doom. When you think distortion think (most) Speed, Thrash, Death, and Black Metal.

EDIT: I second DAM pedals

Mr Ed · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2008, 02:36:58 PM »

www.skreddypedals.com

They're a damn fine company.

Fikealox · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:37:30 PM »

I'm a massive fan of Skreddy. A friend of mine owns two of his pedals, and they're unbelievable. I'm saving to get all three of his current models together :D

Marc is super-helpful and nice to chat to, and he's willing to give you advice, and he definitely knows his stuff. He's to pedals what Tim is to pickups :lol:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:39:35 PM »

Redwitch are supposed to be good. Thing is this boutique market is saturated with options. Your best off going to a shop and trying them out.

I just did that with a compressor and found a ffing gem of a pedal in Denmark St.

Vision pedalboards · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2008, 11:41:36 PM »

I really love my Homebrew Electronics UFO octave fuzz, also the Fulltone Ultimate octave or Octafuzz are cool too

Mark

Mr Ed · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:36:22 AM »

Quote from: Fikealox

I'm a massive fan of Skreddy. A friend of mine owns two of his pedals, and they're unbelievable. I'm saving to get all three of his current models together :D

Marc is super-helpful and nice to chat to, and he's willing to give you advice, and he definitely knows his stuff. He's to pedals what Tim is to pickups :lol:

Hell yeah he is! He rushed through an order for me when I told him I was in New York at the time and wanted to collect it rather than having it sent internationally so he did it quickly and posted it to a friend of mine whom I was staying with. I'd give him 24 out of 10 for customer service.

Quote from: Johnny Mac

Redwitch are supposed to be good. Thing is this boutique market is saturated with options. Your best off going to a shop and trying them out.

I just did that with a compressor and found a ffing gem of a pedal in Denmark St.

The Red Witch Fuzz God is unholy, I've owned one of them too.

Gizmo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2008, 05:27:42 PM »

thanks for the advice. Ill see if I can try some of these this weekend if the shops near me sell them

Out of interested whats the T REX Mudhoney like? A shop near me has one so was wondering if it was worth the trip to try it?

Pete24v · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2008, 09:46:05 AM »

I have a Mudhoney, Without the boost switched in it's a mild overdrive, kind've like a tubescreamer without the mid-hump, very smooth sounding. Not as much gain as a Keeley TS.

When the boost is on everything fattens up, lots of low end is added on. The top end is slightly fuzzy, but i wouldn't call it a fuzz pedal, more like a really meaty distortion.

shobet · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2008, 04:11:34 PM »

Quote from: Mr Ed

www.skreddypedals.com

They're a damn fine company.

Skreddy gets my vote as well, I'm more than happy with my ? Lady. Just waiting for my lunar lander to appear from mr posty and I'll be even happier.

If you're on a budget, the Electro Harmonics Little Big Muff is OK.