skippy_moogoose Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Hey Guys and Gals up for trade here is my good Ol' MXR Bass BlowTorch, Im pretty sure many of you know what this lil baby does, she's a very versatile distortion/fuzz pedal, but she's just not what Im after tone-wise atm, hence this post! If you're looking to emulate the Muse bass tone on a budget, this little baby will go a long way, its a quite gated, synthy sound I think, whilst Im looking for a more OTT, wild, crazy old school fuzz. This is a great pedal, retails for around 100-140 quids new I think, and runs off 2 9 v's or an 18 v supply (Sadly I dont have one of these or Id throw it in too) so, lots of headroom there. 3 band eq,mid selection switch, volume, gain and the torch on/torch off switch which essentially sticks a shedload of GRRR onto your tone. Currently two of these pedals are being used in the Earth lineup, one for the bassist and one for Lori Goldston, ex Cellist of Nirvana, so there's some crediblilty for you here's the obligatory youtube demo: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1jNIAapaE0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1jNIAapaE0[/url] Condition is great, it's been used for practice a fair bit, and gigged 3 or 4 times,but not in the last two years or so. It comes boxed with instructions, the box has a slight rip in the top,but thats it,and the pedal is in pretty much perfect condition, Ill get pics up tonight, but they will be phone pics Im afraid. As Ive said, Im looking for some kind of proper Fuzz pedal, but I will consider anything interesting Edited May 15, 2011 by skippy_moogoose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've just bought a Fredric effects Scrambled Brainz fuzz. Checkout his web site and my review in the effects thread. If you want a full on fuzz check out this and his other designs. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruck Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Also check out DHA Fuzzy Feeling bass fuzz. Love mine and it ranges from modest fuzz to totally overblown fuzz. Also the Square wave on the EHX micro synth is incredibly versatile as is the whole pedal. Easily does a OTT Fuzz type tone. Edited May 7, 2011 by Ruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 keep the blowtorch anyway. it does what it does brilliantly. stick an OC-2 in front of it and an envelope filter after it. voila un synth. try a blendable distortion pedal like the ashdown, or a mental fuzz like a devi-ever and a boss ls-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy_moogoose Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanx for the pointers guys,always willing to learn of new interesting gears and ideas...is anyone after this? perhaps...le bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy_moogoose Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 hump de bumpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyf87 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Try the Mxr el grande bass fuzz. If you want mental you'll get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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