Fuzz - talk to me

[daveybass]

1 hour ago, Paddy777 said:

I’m wanting to try this, it sounds ace on the demos, but it’s not cheap! That said, a good fuzz is hard to find and the fact the clean side/blend is a Jfet preamp and has its own character too is a big bonus. I’ve also never seen any second hand, which makes me think people keep them when they get them!

I’ve just bought one this morning, will let you know how it is

[tayste_2000]

52 minutes ago, daveybass said:

I’ve just bought one this morning, will let you know how it is

 

You let me know if you don’t like it 😉

[Supernaut]

MXR Brown Acid is my current fuzz of choice. Based on the Supa Tone Bender circuit but with more bass. 

[Stub Mandrel]

Hope this doesn't count a hijack but a comment above made me think perhaps someone can help identify what makes my favourite fuzz-bass sound:

 

 

 

[thisisswanbon]

First choice for me is Source Audio Ultrawave. Can be picked up cheap used as hugely under rated but need ot be prepared to program it via the app.

 

Analogue choice would be the Jam Pedals Red Muck of EHX Sovtek Deluxe. Both fantastic

[Paddy777]

12 minutes ago, thisisswanbon said:

First choice for me is Source Audio Ultrawave. Can be picked up cheap used as hugely under rated but need ot be prepared to program it via the app.

 

Analogue choice would be the Jam Pedals Red Muck of EHX Sovtek Deluxe. Both fantastic

What exactly is the Ultrawave - is it primarily a distortion/saturation/fuzz pedal? I’ve been sure what it is

[tayste_2000]

On 31/05/2025 at 02:15, tayste_2000 said:

 

Kasleder Freaky Stone, GE based fuzz face designed/optimised for bass, specifically shortscale hollowbodies with flats.

For those interested here is a comprehensive demo.

 

 

[tayste_2000]

On 05/06/2025 at 16:17, daveybass said:

I’ve just bought one this morning, will let you know how it is

 

I’m waiting 😅

[daveybass]

Me too, still not arrived

[thisisswanbon]

On 07/06/2025 at 19:39, Paddy777 said:

What exactly is the Ultrawave - is it primarily a distortion/saturation/fuzz pedal? I’ve been sure what it is

Honestly, SA dropped the ball on marketing - if they'd called it a utility pedal with endless distortion possibilities it'd have went down much better.

 

Its basically a tone processor, with both semi and parametric eq, top quality compressor, endless drive/dist/fuzz options, as well as mad tremolo stuff too. It does the best gated fuzz tone ive ever used but it's capable of simple EQ changes, drives and more stuff than im capable of understanding 

[Stub Mandrel]

45 minutes ago, thisisswanbon said:

Its basically a tone processor, with both semi and parametric eq, top quality compressor, endless drive/dist/fuzz options, as well as mad tremolo stuff too. It does the best gated fuzz tone ive ever used but it's capable of simple EQ changes, drives and more stuff than im capable of understanding 

 

Well that's nice and simple to understand...

[daveybass]

On 09/06/2025 at 15:11, tayste_2000 said:

 

I’m waiting 😅

Ohhh it’s lovely, it has the potential to be an always on, adds a little warmth pedal

[tayste_2000]

2 hours ago, daveybass said:

Ohhh it’s lovely, it has the potential to be an always on, adds a little warmth pedal

So I have to buy my own 🙄 fiiiiiiiiine

[Paddy777]

2 hours ago, daveybass said:

Ohhh it’s lovely, it has the potential to be an always on, adds a little warmth pedal

That’s actually how I fancy using it - I’ve just had to talk myself around the idea I could have a fuzz as an always on! I think I’m going to end up with one before long!

[daveybass]

1 hour ago, tayste_2000 said:

So I have to buy my own 🙄 fiiiiiiiiine

Sorry, I don’t think you’ll regret it

[daveybass]

1 hour ago, Paddy777 said:

That’s actually how I fancy using it - I’ve just had to talk myself around the idea I could have a fuzz as an always on! I think I’m going to end up with one before long!

I was using a Strymon Deco which is great as well but haven’t tried the two together as of yet

[Paddy777]

20 minutes ago, daveybass said:

I was using a Strymon Deco which is great as well but haven’t tried the two together as of yet

That’s another pedal I’ve looked at in my quest to find some saturation that I like, sounds real nice too from the vids I saw

[tayste_2000]

1 hour ago, Paddy777 said:

That’s another pedal I’ve looked at in my quest to find some saturation that I like, sounds real nice too from the vids I saw

Well I have one for sale 😇

[tayste_2000]

https://www.thomann.co.uk/kasleder_albatross_bass_fuzz.htm
 

Well hello option with a returns policy

[daveybass]

1 hour ago, tayste_2000 said:

https://www.thomann.co.uk/kasleder_albatross_bass_fuzz.htm
 

Well hello option with a returns policy

It’ll never be returned

[bnt]

Speaking of Thomann: Pigtronix Octavia Fuzz Micro is on sale at the moment, just £42. I’m tempted - the full size pedal gets the nod from @Al Krow here.