Members VertigoSwirl Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sup, guys. Long time amp-OD dude here looking to make the transition to pedals, I figured you guys might have some insight for me on this one. Long story short, I've been looking at distortion/fuzz pedals for about a week now, and I LOVE the sound of the EHX Big Muff. Only problem is, it turns my chords to mush. On the other side of the spectrum is the Boss DS1 - very good note clarity but almost cold and clinical timbre-wise. Basically, I need a pedal that somehow meets both halfway. I'm looking for a rich, full, warm fuzz sound, but I need something that really cuts and lets all of those notes in your open/barred chords shine clearly and brightly. I've heard the current EHX Muffs pale in comparison to the originals and some of the boutique models - could I see an improvement using one of the boutique modes? Open to any and all suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Boss HM2 fits the bill perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Amplifier Worship Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm getting a Rat next week for a lot of the same reasons. I played around with one yesterday for a couple of hours, and it does all the things you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gunner Recall Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 My favorite fuzz for "chords": [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Tom @ fuzzhugger is a solid guy, and his pedals are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Boss HM2 fits the bill perfectly Agreed but it's nowhere near as bassy as a big muff if that's what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sup, guys. Long time amp-OD dude here looking to make the transition to pedals, I figured you guys might have some insight for me on this one.Long story short, I've been looking at distortion/fuzz pedals for about a week now, and I LOVE the sound of the EHX Big Muff. Only problem is, it turns my chords to mush. On the other side of the spectrum is the Boss DS1 - very good note clarity but almost cold and clinical timbre-wise.Basically, I need a pedal that somehow meets both halfway. I'm looking for a rich, full, warm fuzz sound, but I need something that really cuts and lets all of those notes in your open/barred chords shine clearly and brightly. I've heard the current EHX Muffs pale in comparison to the originals and some of the boutique models - could I see an improvement using one of the boutique modes?Open to any and all suggestions! I like your rig. fuzz's are okay for diads but for triads things can get messy.I have a similar rig to yours, I turn the amp up to the point of mild breakup, use the DS-1 on a low distortion setting to push the amp into a good chunky rhythm tone, I then use a treble booster to push the DS-1/amp over the top. I can get anything from a blues tone to Sabbath.I have a bunch of fuzz's and only really use them for leads and single note lines, and diads.I'm considering buying a Monsterpiece NPN, check them out, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 Looking for the same thing. I've been told a Rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sabriel9v Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 RAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizens_X Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 RAT:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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