Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 I know there is a thread about fuzz that is 103 pages long, but I have to ask about fuzzes. For my first fuzz, I am thinking of either getting a fuzz factory, or the analogman sun face. I am looking for a 60's kinda fuzz, like jimi hendrix sort of tone. I also want this to be a lead boost kind of fuzz, not for rythem. I want fuzz, not overdrive. I already have overdrive. A while ago, I thought of getting a fuzz face RI, but then I heard about how bad they are. Well my tossup between the sun face and fuzz factory: Fuzz factory: super fun, hard to use, can get many fun and weird tones. Supposedly has a lot of annoying high end and no low end (I like my guitar to be bassy, doesn't need to be though) Sun face: supposedly better than the fuzz face RI. Price is around same as fuzz factory vexter series, but I saw a sun face on ebay for $120. Also, a true bypass pedal, so I don't feel guilty for having it in my chain and not using it. Should I go with the fuzz factory or the sun face? Right now I am leaning more towards the sun face, but some of the clips sounded more like overdrive than it did fuzz. I haven't listened to all of the clips yet, but the one where the guy had the fuzz knob all the way up sounded good. I know a lot of people here used fuzz faces and sold them after not liking them. I haven't heard much about the sun face here. Help is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teahead Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'd be inclined to agree with the Sun Face, which is one of the best examples of a Hendrix fuzz. The nkt275 version is very fat and smooth, but the standard germanium is more fuzzy in it's nature. If you want to get nastier still, go for the BC108 Silicon Sun Face, which is more aggressive and not nearly as smooth as the germanium versions. The FF can be a little overwhelming for a first fuzz encounter, but if you're serious about fuzz, it's kind of like having a Fuzz Pod that allows you to get an idea of how various other pedals sound! An equally great & rewarding pedal, much more versatile but tough to master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jb1911 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 If you saw a Sun Face on ebay for $120, that had to be the opening bid. You won't get one for under $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruno Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 The sunface is a great pedal for the money. To me the Fuzz Factory is to crazy and does not sound good to me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRINGO_LOCO Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sun Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Originally posted by ZeppelinPie792 Should I go with the fuzz factory or the sun face? Right now I am leaning more towards the sun face, but some of the clips sounded more like overdrive than it did fuzz. Based on this part of your question, I would recommend the Silicon BC108 Sunface or the High Gain NKT275 Sunface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Oh and one more thing... Gringo Loco makes pedals and has a good ear for fuzz. If you have pedals you're not using and want to trade, or want good fuzz at a good price, check him. I think he's pretty busy now, but he might have something already built he could send you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BandofThievesâ„¢ Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Analogman Sunlion.The Beano side compliments the fuzz quite well.On a Budget?It is possible to aquire a Dunlop Fuzzface that sounds good.A Fuzzface should be Truebypass by design.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Damn, I'm really scatterbrained today! I forgot to mention forumite Duderanimous sells on eBay and gets rave reviews for his "Monsterpiece" fuzz pedals. They're under $100 and I think he gives you a discount if you buy direct from him on the forum. And he does trades too. I haven't heard his pedals in person, but he's on my list of fuzz to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Filter428 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'd say go with the Sun Face, but I'm partial to these two I just scored recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Originally posted by Filter428 I'd say go with the Sun Face, but I'm partial to these two I just scored recently... Recently? When the honeymoon is over and you get tired of them, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Filter428 Posted December 2, 2006 Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Originally posted by chump5150 Recently? When the honeymoon is over and you get tired of them, let me know! Hey bro, I got the pink Ram Head about three days ago and had the MH Del. about a month now. Both out of this world! This honeymoon will endure longer than the one with my ex. You can have her instead! Send David Main an email. Great dude to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted December 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2006 Well I watched some videos of the nkt275 sunface, and it basically had everything I was looking for. The ebay one does have 3 bids on it already, but it also has 3 more days so it should shoot up. The ones on the site do cost under 200 bucks though. I'll look into these other fuzzes you guys are telling me about. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StompboxMan Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by ZeppelinPie792 Fuzz factory: super fun, hard to use, can get many fun and weird tones. Supposedly has a lot of annoying high end and no low end (I like my guitar to be bassy, doesn't need to be though) The Fuzz Factory isn't hard to use. It challenges you to find the setting you like. It has a balanced tone, not too high and not too low. If you needed your fuzz sound to feedback to a different pitch then you were playing, the Fuzz Factory can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duderanimous Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by chump5150 Damn, I'm really scatterbrained today! I forgot to mention forumite Duderanimous sells on eBay and gets rave reviews for his "Monsterpiece" fuzz pedals. They're under $100 and I think he gives you a discount if you buy direct from him on the forum. And he does trades too. I haven't heard his pedals in person, but he's on my list of fuzz to get. Thanks for the mention Just check out my eBay feedback... says it all, really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 *takes shameless advantage of an opportunity within this thread* Someone please buy my new/mint Tonefactor Huckleberry. I can't use fuzz. $95 shipped in US48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duderanimous Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff *takes shameless advantage of an opportunity within this thread* Someone please buy my new/mint Tonefactor Huckleberry. I can't use fuzz. $95 shipped in US48. This (the Huckleberry) is a sweet fuzz pedal, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff *takes shameless advantage of an opportunity within this thread* Someone please buy my new/mint Tonefactor Huckleberry. I can't use fuzz. $95 shipped in US48. Cash-wise I'm overextended right now, otherwise I'd hit it. Looking for anything in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted December 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'll shoot you up a PM in a second w/ some questions duderanimous. Gonna check out the huckleberry really fast since it looks like a $35 discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by chump5150 Cash-wise I'm overextended right now, otherwise I'd hit it. Looking for anything in trades? Well, I have 3 delays, 2 reverbs, 1 boost, 2 chorus, 2 phases, 1 wah, 1 tuner, 2 noise reductions and a vibe. I'm not sure what you could offer that I don't already have in a straight up trade. I'm more eager to sell vs. trade. But, you could try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sure looks like you're covered. Except for dirt. But you have 0 dirt pedals, which must mean you're an amp distortion guy. Someone will snap it up soon, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by chump5150 ...which must mean you're an amp distortion guy. Yes sir, that's correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZeppelinPie792 Posted December 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Looks like I am going to be buying one off of duderanimous, sounds nice and at a low price. Now my next step: getting cash for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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