Members blingdogg Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 So are there any cheap fuzzface clones out there? I'm looking at the MXR Classic Fuzz, which I heard is a fuzz-face type pedal, and it sounds great from the demos (don't have the luck to be able to try it out...), but I'm wondering if there's any pedals cheaper out there. I'm a poor, poor man. I have a USA Big Muff PI. But I've had it for over six months now, and I've barely touched it (I put it up for sale locally). It's either too bassy or raspy for my tastes. I like a more jangly tone that can clean up nicely, like Hendrix with a fuzz face. I have a EHX Double Muff, and its chimey sound is what I'm looking for. Just more fuzzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 a real dunlop fuzz face is one of the cheapest fuzz face "clone" on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 a real dunlop fuzz face is one of the cheapest fuzz face "clone" on the market. Especially used. A GGG kit goes for about $55 + ship but you have to put it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crowquill Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 So are there any cheap fuzzface clones out there?I'm looking at the MXR Classic Fuzz, which I heard is a fuzz-face type pedal, and it sounds great from the demos (don't have the luck to be able to try it out...), but I'm wondering if there's any pedals cheaper out there. I'm a poor, poor man.I have a USA Big Muff PI. But I've had it for over six months now, and I've barely touched it (I put it up for sale locally). It's either too bassy or raspy for my tastes. I like a more jangly tone that can clean up nicely, like Hendrix with a fuzz face. I have a EHX Double Muff, and its chimey sound is what I'm looking for. Just more fuzzy. You shouldn't have a problem finding a store with a MXR Classic Fuzz in stock in Edmonton to try it out. I tried one at Avenue guitars, but Mother's Music and Long&McQuade should stock them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 A GGG kit goes for about $55 + ship but you have to put it together. Here's a link to the GGG kit (been thinking of building one myself): (linky) Note, however, that this kit uses silicon transistors. If you want to go "Olde School" you'll need to source your own germanium transistors from Small Bear. Their prices range from $11 to $25. BYOC also sells a Fuzz Face kit that includes matched germanium transistors, but it's pricey @ $95 (linky). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ming Chow Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 Fulltone '70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted November 25, 2009 Members Share Posted November 25, 2009 The Dunlop ones are pretty good. I would recommend those for cheap if you can't build it yourself. The Plum Crazy Fuzzy Lady is also very nice and not outrageously priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sabriel9v Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 To the OP, just go Monsterpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SweetOblivion Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 To the OP, just go Monsterpiece that's what I was about to say. slightly more expensive than what the OP mentioned but much higher quality and so much more versatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted November 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll try out your suggestions. If not, maybe I'll stick with my Double Muff, since it does pretty much exactly what I'm looking for lol. And I love that thing. I think right now I'm just looking for a way to spend money...not sure I really need another pedal. I'll decide what to do after I sell the Big Muff. You shouldn't have a problem finding a store with a MXR Classic Fuzz in stock in Edmonton to try it out. I tried one at Avenue guitars, but Mother's Music and Long&McQuade should stock them too.I must've gone at a bad time. I tried Long & McQuade and Avenue Guitars about two weeks ago and they were sold out. Forgot to check Mother's Music though. I could try again some day this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 MJM London Fuzz (Ge), tons of gain/cleans up great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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