Author Topic: Adding Fuzz (Read 784 times)

wyrtti · « **Reply #15 on:** November 14, 2015, 11:45:29 PM »

Congrats on the new fuzz.

I mostly use a Fuzzhugger Algal Bloom and love it. Very bright and fizzy. The old basic version cuts some bottom so I might recommend the blend or bass option. For me the slight bass cut is just what I need when I go for fuzz. My band has enough low end as it is.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2015, 04:31:16 PM »

What I'm looking for is endless sustain fuzz & since I'm dedicating the fuzz for my bridge pickup I don't really care if I lose any bottom. Topi, I am going to check out the Algal Boom Because I think your description of that fuzz pedal is in the line of what I'm looking for: Bright & fizzy. Does it have endless sustain? Jerry, Let me know how you like the Grey Stache & by the way kudos to ya for pulling the trigger on the pedal!! I think what I want is bright, Fizzy & endless sustain!!Thanks guys for helping me to pinpoint what I want!!!!!

stout71 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2015, 05:27:32 PM »

This thing has amazing sustain. It goes on for weeks. It wasn't cheap, but it's only 1 of 2 pedals I use anyway, plus it's a write-off. Check out the demo video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yt3vYof49M

jbybj · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2015, 12:33:08 PM »

Regarding Vintage fuzz circuits and active pups. There are a number of options for passive pickup emulation, usually in a very small enclosure and not requiring any power of course. I put one in front of my Jext Telez Dizzy Tone and it made a notable improvement in the fuzz response and tone.
Regarding the dying battery scenario, many custom makers have incorporated a starve or bias adjustment in the fuzz circuit, which emulates a dying battery, from a DC power supply source. Starving the circuit usually takes the fuzz from creamy smooth the gacky, sputtering. Often quite cool. This may be a feature to look for in your future fuzz.
Chicago Stomp Works makes some very robust, straight ahead, (unmodified) clones. Their Green Russian Muff circuit is very bass friendly, and while the usual price is under $100, he often has fifty buck deals.
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Zvex Mastrotron
These are both readily available and not too expensive.
McSpunckle Gnomeratron VTF
Jext Telez Dizzy Tone V5 or V6
These are not so available, but really cool.
You could spend the better part of the next decade exploring fuzz options, and still not exhaust your possibilities, HAVE FUN!

charles_holmes · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2015, 03:56:59 PM »

Cool info James, thank you! I'm really leaning towards the Grey Stache with the Cluster Fuzz a close second. I agree that I could spend the next decade exploring fuzz options (I've searched about 8-10 weeks already and I had to stop because it was too much) but I will look at your suggestions!!! Post Script... my only fear is that the pedal will give me trouble since I'm going to connect it to the 1st loop in my TC G-system. I hope that it's active pickup friendly too.

wyrtti · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2015, 06:04:44 AM »

No, Algal Bloom doesn't have infinite sustain. Actually, I've never used in such a way that I would have paid attention to length of sustain. I will try it out with that in mind.

As for other fuzzy stuff, I've been utterly fascinated by the Dwarfcraft Great Destroyer since I got to try it out with my own bass a few weeks ago. Such lush, wet, sproingy madness. I guess I concentrated on the noise, not the playing...but it was FUN!

Oh well, happily our band is well populated with different fuzzes, always something to try out...

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2015, 11:15:09 AM »

An interesting variation on traditional fuzz is the Tech 21 Red Ripper.

It's pretty touch sensitive and also allows the user to preserve low end punch via use of the low pass filter.