Lobster fingers Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I love distortion/ fuzz and overdrive and I already own a big bass muff pi, a swollen pickle, a multiwave distortion and a green rhino. I use these individually or in combination with my markbass Supersynth. Can anyone recommend any other fuzz/distortion/overdrive pedals that will give me a new sound to add to my collection? Something that will give a industrial synth or musical but weird sound alone or in combination with my Supersynth would be great. Any sensible or wacky suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) MXR Blowtorch, Tech21 Red Ripper, Copilot Orbit, off the top off my head! Start by checking out some YouTube demos of that lot! Edited February 23, 2013 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 This may appeal: [url="http://www.fuzzrociouspedals.com/heliotropic.html"]http://www.fuzzrociouspedals.com/heliotropic.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) You are describing the Zvex Woolly Mammoth !. I actually have a cracking Woolly Mammoth clone I could sell for (relative) peanuts if you were interested, as you will soon discover that the original costs a fortune. The circuit seems to be pretty easily reproduceable by cloners and there are good clones out there. Edited February 23, 2013 by hamfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1361611278' post='1988154'] You are describing the Zvex Woolly Mammoth !. I actually have a cracking Woolly Mammoth clone I could sell for (relative) peanuts if you were interested, as you will soon discover that the original costs a fortune. The circuit seems to be pretty easily reproduceable by cloners and there are good clones out there. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for the ideas, but which are easy to get for less than £100 new or 2nd hand? hamfist let me know a bit more about your Woolly Mammoth clone and these clones in general ie which ones are worth looking at and which ones should I avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Lobster fingers' timestamp='1361630748' post='1988535'] Thanks for the ideas, but which are easy to get for less than £100 new or 2nd hand? hamfist let me know a bit more about your Woolly Mammoth clone and these clones in general ie which ones are worth looking at and which ones should I avoid? [/quote] Sorry, but my Mammoth has literally just sold, after I decided to actually put it up the forum for sale. Anyway, here's a clip I did of it this morning.... [url="https://soundcloud.com/#alanbridges/wm-clone-clip"]https://soundcloud.com/#alanbridges/wm-clone-clip[/url] I can't really help you too much on which specific cloners might be better than others, as I simply don't have enough experience on that. However on ebay there is this .. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-Effects-Fuzz-similar-to-Woolly-Mammoth-Pedal-/290865403143?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item43b8edd507"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-Effects-Fuzz-similar-to-Woolly-Mammoth-Pedal-/290865403143?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item43b8edd507[/url] (and he accepts returns). Also this .... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mammoth-not-Woolly-fuzz-effects-pedal-clone-/230931785418?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c49b66ca"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mammoth-not-Woolly-fuzz-effects-pedal-clone-/230931785418?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c49b66ca[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Danelectro French Toast? Cheap price belies the sound you can get from these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for the ideas. Any other pedals worth looking at that have a standout distinctive sound without sacrificing the low end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I use a ProCo RAT for a thick, warm tone (the filter control really works well with bass). That's the only full on fuzz I use these days, but I have used an original Marshall Guv'nor too which was brutal. I am contiplating a purchase of a Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. It's a bit pricey, the the amount of different tones you can get out of that thing is amazing. Anything from tube warmth to synth type fuzz. I already own the Envelope Filter Pro and it has been an incredible pedal, so I am expecting the same quality from the Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I used to have a Danelectro Daddy-O distortion and I could get some really dirty, lo-fi sounds out of it. Could even do a passable 'Lemmy' tone. The 3 band EQ meant it was really versatile too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Darkglass Microtubes b3k anyone!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fuzzrocious Rat Tail or Oh See Demon. Do it.....Do it now Also CoPilot Orbit, Dwarfcraft Great Destroyer, Xotic BB Pre Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1361661608' post='1989112'] I use a ProCo RAT for a thick, warm tone (the filter control really works well with bass). That's the only full on fuzz I use these days, but I have used an original Marshall Guv'nor too which was brutal. I am contiplating a purchase of a Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. It's a bit pricey, the the amount of different tones you can get out of that thing is amazing. Anything from tube warmth to synth type fuzz. I already own the Envelope Filter Pro and it has been an incredible pedal, so I am expecting the same quality from the Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1361661608' post='1989112'] I use a ProCo RAT for a thick, warm tone (the filter control really works well with bass). That's the only full on fuzz I use these days, but I have used an original Marshall Guv'nor too which was brutal. I am contiplating a purchase of a Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. It's a bit pricey, the the amount of different tones you can get out of that thing is amazing. Anything from tube warmth to synth type fuzz. I already own the Envelope Filter Pro and it has been an incredible pedal, so I am expecting the same quality from the Soundblox Multiwave Distortion Pro. [/quote] As I said in my original post I have the basic multiwave distortion. It's great, but a little twangy by itself, but when the output goes into a green rhino it gives an amazing really thick sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster fingers Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Following on. Anyone used Wounded Paw fuzz pedals? They look good in the clips, but do they work well in real life and are they too similar to a green pickle or EHX bass muff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Lobster fingers' timestamp='1361691551' post='1989247'] Following on. Anyone used Wounded Paw fuzz pedals? They look good in the clips, but do they work well in real life and are they too similar to a green pickle or EHX bass muff? [/quote] I don't have their fuzz, but have a Wounded Paw Black Sheep, which I can vouch for, as it is a superb pedal, just much lower gain than you are looking for I think. The guy at WOunded Paw has good ears though, so I'd trust any of his pedals. Edited February 24, 2013 by hamfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Boss mega distortion md2. Designed specifically for low end. Great pedal love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The MD-2 does work great on bass, it sounds better than the ODB-3 IMO. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1361647217' post='1988832'] Danelectro French Toast? Cheap price belies the sound you can get from these things. [/quote] Good call!! Another favorite of mine is the Red Llama - I only have a clone but I hope it's similar to the proper one else my recommendation is useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Devi Ever- Ruiner for a simple unit or a Mangler unit for something truely wierd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Have you thought about a bitcrusher maybe? not technically a distortion, but fun as heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pablo Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 a good site for you to check out is [url="http://bassfuzz.com/"]http://bassfuzz.com/[/url] might give you some ideas about more fuzzes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 bluebeard all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Iron Ether Oxide is on my list along with the Tech 21 Red Ripper mentioned earlier. Both sound pretty cool from what I've heard on YT. Both can definitely lean towards the 'synthy' side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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