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i want a really heavy/ thick fuzz pedal that is also useable. my local guiatr shops dont have many to choose from, so i probably wont be able to test it. i cant really describe exactly what i want, but i know its like a growl or something. i dont remember where i herad it but ill try to.

i just remembered. i think its from smash mouth quot;walkin on the sunquot;. i read that he used a zvex fuzz factory, but is it from his setup, or does the pedal actually sound like that?

I just got a Roger Mayer Spitfire fuzz and it is just amazing. The fuzz goes from a vintage type at low gain levels to thick/fat David Gilmore at Pompai at high gain. It will even make the amp feedback at bedroom levels! I havent used a pedal in 15 years but I finally found the fuzz that I have been looking for. And, I wouldnt have tried it looking at the reviews on HC but my friend didnt like it so I gave it a try and lets just say he didnt get it back!

both the fuzz factory and the octane 3 are super thick fuzzes but they sound completely different. check them both out at www.zvex.com

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EHX Big Muff or a Z Vex fuzz factory.

If you can find a Park 3-Knob Fuzz Sound second hand, snap that up, iI got one and its easily the best fuzz i've ever used, as long as it agrees with your amp.

Theres also a brand called Frantone who make a great fuzz called quot;The Sweetquot;


Originally Posted by stonabusbig muff

VERY fuzzy! I agree!

The Big Muff is a classic if you're looking for that 2000 Pound Bee tone.

My buddy AJ uses one but runs it into his DS-1. Believe it or not, the DS-1 makes the Big Muff sound even better.

Running them into the DS-1 makes alot of pedals sound alot better, IMO.

Lew

i was on the blues saraceno site and listened to the afro fuzz. the clips for it are insane. who has used it? i think it might be what i want.


Originally Posted by nepalnt21i want a really heavy/ thick fuzz pedal that is also useable. my local guiatr shops dont have many to choose from, so i probably wont be able to test it. i cant really describe exactly what i want, but i know its like a growl or something. i dont remember where i herad it but ill try to.

check out the Electro Harmonix Graphic Fuzz.

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No one suggesting the SD Tweak Fuzz?

I guessed that would be a good start with the 6 voices and all, although I haven't tried one so I don't even know what it sounds like...

That Z Vex Fuzz Factory Vexter (reduced price because of no hand-painting) looks interesting too, they are said to be damn good.


Originally Posted by rinse_masterNo one suggesting the SD Tweak Fuzz?

I guessed that would be a good start with the 6 voices and all, although I haven't tried one so I don't even know what it sounds like...

That Z Vex Fuzz Factory Vexter (reduced price because of no hand-painting) looks interesting too, they are said to be damn good.Originally Posted by nepalnt21i was on the blues saraceno site and listened to the afro fuzz. the clips for it are insane. who has used it? i think it might be what i want.

From Blues Saraceno's site:
SEMYOUR DUNCAN quot;Tweak Fuzzquot;

The quot;Afro Fuzzquot; and the quot;Tweak Fuzzquot; are of the same design. The quot;Afro Fuzzquot; is hand wired and uses both a Silicon transistor and a Germanium transistor and are costly. The quot;Tweak Fuzzquot; uses 2 Silicon transistors and is only a fraction of the cost. The pedals were identically tuned and the quot;Tweak Fuzzquot; was created for a more cost conscious player thanx to the magic of mass production. Go to the Website for more info and a videos of Blues talking about and demonstratint the quot;Tweak Fuzzquot;.
I have a Zvex Vexter Fuzz Factory and a Skreddy Zero (the best Big Muff clone I've tried), but I wouldn't say either was quot;heavy.quot; My idea of quot;heavyquot; is something really insane and borderline unusable, like a Roland BeeBaa or a Fender Blender.


Originally Posted by mridI have a Zvex Vexter Fuzz Factory and a Skreddy Zero (the best Big Muff clone I've tried), but I wouldn't say either was quot;heavy.quot; My idea of quot;heavyquot; is something really insane and borderline unusable, like a Roland BeeBaa or a Fender Blender. A Fender Blander is pretty insane, but as for pretty common, easy go find fuzz units that are pretty nasty a Big Muff is hard to beat!

If you got $175 shipped, I'll sell you my T. Rex Mudhoney Fuzz. They cost $210 new, and kick copious amounts of ass. Look it up on harmony-central.com reviews, then PM me if you want it. The price is firm, tho. It's a dual mode pedal. With the button up, it's an overdrive. With the button down, it's a river of smooth mud.

I would say go find somewhere that you can try out multiple fuzz pedals.. a friend's or something like that, and just give 'er!!! From the sounds of it it might not be a bad idea to go for the Tweak Fuzz.

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I just looked at the video clip on the main site where Blues Saraceno demonstrates the pedal... WOW.... it sounds amazing!!

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where can i buy the seymour duncan tweak fuzz? are they even out yet?

the zvex fuzz factory is an amazing pedal, definatly check it out.

has anyone tried the zvex fuzz probe? that thing looks pretty kewel