risingson Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) A very quick one, and a topic I'm sure covered a gazillion times before but I'm after a Paul McCartney style Vox Tonebender Fuzz sound that isn't going to require me spending a complete fortune. I'm thinking nice germanium sounds if possible but I'm open to ideas. I'm a bit out of the loop regarding pedals right now (excuse the pun) so I'd like to hear some good opinions! Cheers. Edited July 15, 2013 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/vox-tonebender-compact-version.html just in case you've got some Germanium PNP transistors lying around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy64 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 There are some great fuzz builders on the DAM forum. stompboxes.co.uk. It might be worth asking your question there. I'm sure you'll get a few suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Team Awesome Fuzz Machine! Great for squelchy vintage sounding fuzz with bags of low end. Can also do raspy gated synthy fuzz too, but I use mine at mellower settings. Not really a Tonebender but might sound close to what you're looking for - if you post a youtube clip of any particular sound you're after that would help. Edited July 19, 2013 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Flatline Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Post this in the DIY sticky at the top of the Effects board and I bet you'll find a fair few lads happy to take this on for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Not a fuzz user myself so I can't recommend one, but interested in suggestions ... just thought I'd say the MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe doesn't seem to get much love over on TB. Apparently you can't get to unity gain without blending in dry, and people think it gets a bit lost in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matybigfro Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Have to say that wasn't my experience when I tried a MXR out recently in a music shop, beautifull little fuzz box it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Do treat it as the hearsay it is, I always recommend trusting your own ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I've had a bfd for over a year now. I've never got lost in the mix and there even seems to be a bottom end boost as well. For a previous non fuzz user, I'm very happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1374487381' post='2149157'] Oh, and how could I forget! One of my favourite pedal makers has a Tonebender on the go! I only have a couple of his pedals (a 'Rams Head' Muff and a Super Fuzz), but I really dig the plain vibe of his boxes... [url="http://north-effects.co.uk/mk-ii"]http://north-effects.co.uk/mk-ii[/url] [/quote] That sounds and looks excellent. Have you tried one out before? Any low end loss at all? EDIT - never mind, impulsively I just bought one. I'm dangerous with money. Edited July 22, 2013 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I had a ehx bass big muff pi and that was pretty good. Not sure if that's your thing but I thought it sounded fat and fuzzy Next would be boss fz5 with clean blend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Has anyone mentioned the wren & cuff pickle pie b yet? Superb fuzz with clean blend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 [quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1374515981' post='2149614'] I had a ehx bass big muff pi and that was pretty good. Not sure if that's your thing but I thought it sounded fat and fuzzy Next would be boss fz5 with clean blend [/quote] I've had the Bass Big Muff before, nice but not vintage-sounding to my ears. I've just taken a punt on a North Effects Mk II, thank you to Jus Lukin for the recommendation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1374516987' post='2149630'] I nearly missed the edit there! I haven't tried one, unfortunately, so I can't vouch for the low end- I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it though! I'm certainly very pleased with the couple I do have. [/quote] It's not such a problem if it is a bit lossy to be honest. I just wanted to make our guitar player jealous and see if I could out-fuzz him! I'll let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'd seriously give the Amp Tweaker Tight Bass Fuzz a look, there isn't a mode of fuzz that thing doesn't do http://www.amptweaker.com/page/Bass-TightFuzz-by-Amptweaker-78.aspx# Seriously nice device, pricey but not when you add up all those features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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