Members hide Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 been into effects for 4 years but i've never ever tried a fuzz... but lately realising that alot of the sounds i listen to is actually fuzz. Expect something creamy, yet not muffled but clear & articulate.. Any recommendations for a first timer in fuzz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Just do a search and look for the FUZZ LOUNGE thread ... everything you will ever want to know is there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members therhodeo Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 How much are you wanting to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratStevo Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 If you want to hear the difference between gemanium and silicon the Sound Samples page at MIAudio will let you hear the differences between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Foxrox Hot Silicon is my recommendation. Wicked awesome. But yeah, check the fuzz lounge. You'll be buried in options in no time. You'll likely go through a couple before you really figure out what works for you though. What kind of guitar do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionid Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Originally posted by StratStevo If you want to hear the difference between gemanium and silicon the Sound Samples page at MIAudio will let you hear the differences between the two. 1+ But yeah, check the fuzz lounge. You'll be buried in options in no time. You'll likely go through a couple before you really figure out what works for you though. 1+ as well they say great minds think alike. SS and WB said exactly what I would say first decide wether you can SI or GE and then venture out. Be ready to not like many. Be ready to have a fuzz that doesnt like your pickups, amps etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 True that Fusion, one fuzz that kills with humbuckers and a marshall stack can sound like poo with single coils and an EL-84 combo. You can get a decent idea of how something is going to sound from talking to people in here or skimming the HC reviews, but until you try it with your setup there's no telling what will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Personally speaking my favourite fuzz is the Cheese Tone, Jack from AMZ made me - basically it's a Lovetone Big Cheese Clone. Mine's one of about 2 or 3 I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aeroslepperin Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 sooooo....i just read your review of the cheese tone......is jack not making these anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Originally posted by aeroslepperin sooooo....i just read your review of the cheese tone......is jack not making these anymore? No, the one he made me was the last PCB board layout he had for it - before that his comp crashed apparently which had the layout and wiring diagram etc - he got little response from people at the time and sold maybe two to other people - mine was the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionid Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 wowterrifying story lets hope that doesnt happen with the Black pearl from Mr. Sage (fusionid goes to his knees and starts praying) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ck3 Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Given your preferences, I would suggest starting with a Ge or Si Fuzzface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilSoup Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 SCOD. It's not a fuzz per se, but it will cut through like no other fuzz will. I haven't had any luck with the fuzzes I've had (FF, LF2, Neo). They either are too thin or get lost in the mix. However if you still want a fuzz, my reccomendation would be a Skreddy Mayo with full mids mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Barge Concepts BB-JR. It sounds heavier than a muff and cuts much better too. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted May 27, 2006 Members Share Posted May 27, 2006 Originally posted by EvilSoup I haven't had any luck with the fuzzes I've had (FF, LF2, Neo). They either are too thin or get lost in the mix. I know that feeling ... I was not a fuzz man before I got hold of the Cheese Tone for the same reasons you outlined. I used to try everything including Big Muffs and vintage Roland Bee Baa's and they all sounded like {censored} to me with just no guts or too much fizz or too much woofiness and there was never a happy place for me. Then I heard the Lovetone version and found something I loved and luckily got a clone built thankgod cause Lovetone prices are for lawyers not musicians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hide Posted June 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 thanks for the replies i basically have no budget constrain. LOL. i feel what TIKIROCKER said...fuzz usually give me a feeling that its fizzy, messy and gets lost in the mix... but i certainly do hear some albums which i guess should be played on fuzz, to be tight, creamy and clear when they strike an open chord and let it ring... tried a rat, all fizz and messed up...overdrive, tight and clear but not enough gain to sound creamy at all... btw, for now i'm using a microcube with my edwrds forest gt in my rented apartment..pending a new guitar or pickup anytime now... but my mind thinks of fuzz every now and then,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danceatron Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by anti-flag193 Barge Concepts BB-JR. It sounds heavier than a muff and cuts much better too. I love mine. This pedal is a great deal I think. A big muff would be good place to start as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speeddemon Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by hide but i certainly do hear some albums which i guess should be played on fuzz, to be tight, creamy and clear when they strike an open chord and let it ring... do a search for the Fuzzwork Orange. Utterhack and Rev wrote 2 long and good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbpickin Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Retroman Sybil.Then, you don't have to decide between Ge or Si.It has two independent Fuzz Face circuits, one is Ge and one is Si. You can run them in Series or Parallel. This means you can select either side on its own, run both together, or use either side to drive the other side. Pretty versatile and gets you many different fuzz tones in one box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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