JHBASS Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi all, I've been on the hunt for somewhere to try out the Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff and Bass Blogger down south, and Ive struggled to locate them anywhere. However, I have seen in a music shop with a standard EHX Big Muff. Do any of you have any clue whether this works well with a Bass, or and thoughts on the pedal itself. I remember seeing at a bass summer school a few weeks back a player who had one on his pedal board. I just want to know if theres any point me asking whether I can try the pedal out with a Bass. Cheers, Hope this is clear enough, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have a 10 year old EH Big Muff (the black one) that sounds great on bass. I don't know what the QC is like now but back then they all sounded quite different due to the loose tolerances on the components - I bought mine online from the Bass Centre not knowing this and just got lucky! So yes, but don't expect the first one you try to be the one to buy unless they're really tightened up their manufacturing procedures. I've actually replaced my Big Muff with a Bass Blowtorch which gives a toothier nastier fuzz but is very versatile with its EQ and blend control. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I had the USA one and found it lacking in low end, sounded miles better with guitar than bass. Bought the Russian (black) one and was well impressed, very meaty sound and can sound smooth or nasty Bear in mind you'll need a battery adapter if you want to run the Russian one from a power supply as it has no DC jack. Either that or wire it to a DC jack from Maplins and use a polarity reverse adapter (the Russian Muff is centre+ve, most pedals are centre-ve) I use the ZVEX Mastotron now as it's miles smaller but gives similar sounds and loads more options. Still break out the Russian Muff every now and again though, it's one of my favourite pedals for loud and leary bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The Green Sovtek Muff /end thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecklenburg Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've got a russian one and it sounds awesome. I use it with my MXR 100 phaser quite a lot, sounds like a space ship going off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I bought my Russian Muff in the mid 90s, originally for my guitar, but it's excellent on bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 So I take it that the Russian Big Muff seems to be favourite. But what about the American Big Muff? Any users or supporters of this pedal? Cheers, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 These are the muff's/clones I've had... USA reissue Black russian Green Russian X 2 Green Russian clone Bass Big Muff Wren and Cuff Pickle Pie USA was awful, really tinny and fizzy. Black wasn't much better, bit bassier, but nothing great. The green clone I built sounded awesome, although seems a little less bassy than an actual green one. Bass Big Muff was great. I'd recommend this if you can find one. Wren and Cuff was really great too. The Sovtek's are wonderful. I stupidly sold one, but bought another soon after. Maybe it's a placebo because it's a huge old box and all knackered and old, but it sounds so huge and punches you in the face with bassy fuzz. I adore the sound. They're going for around 100-160 now, but the Bass big muff came pretty close to it. As I say, I'd wait for one of those. Or get a Sovtek if you're rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='umcoo' post='583320' date='Aug 28 2009, 10:45 AM']As I say, I'd wait for one of those. Or get a Sovtek if you're rich [/quote] Or find a Black Russian like mine which benefits from loose tolerances! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Cheers for the help guys, I think I may just try the Big Muff just to see if it is any good (but from the feedback...it may be completly opposite), so Ill just have to hang about and wait for the bass big muff to appear in GAK in Brighton. Cheers, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ase_one23 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='JHBASS' post='583352' date='Aug 28 2009, 11:02 AM']Cheers for the help guys, I think I may just try the Big Muff just to see if it is any good (but from the feedback...it may be completly opposite), so Ill just have to hang about and wait for the bass big muff to appear in GAK in Brighton. Cheers, Josh[/quote] if u decide to go for it man, i'm selling one like new in box for £38 posted to ur door!!!! (shameless i know) chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='583325' date='Aug 28 2009, 10:46 AM']Or find a Black Russian like mine which benefits from loose tolerances! Alex[/quote] +1 My Black Russian Muff kicks ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 The bass big muff allows you to blend the distorted signal with the clean signal. I think this makes it a clear winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='583325' date='Aug 28 2009, 10:46 AM']Or find a Black Russian like mine which benefits from loose tolerances! Alex[/quote] Fairly sure there are several black ones. There are two in the House of Bass, one has a matt finish and one is gloss, and their sound is very different (suspect one is bust as it has a fair volume drop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='JHBASS' post='583352' date='Aug 28 2009, 11:02 AM']Cheers for the help guys, I think I may just try the Big Muff just to see if it is any good (but from the feedback...it may be completly opposite), so Ill just have to hang about and wait for the bass big muff to appear in GAK in Brighton. Cheers, Josh[/quote] I'm pretty sure you can order them in to GAK - just ask one of the guyus that lookis as though he knows what he's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) Russian Big muff's are great bass pedals in general iv found, and iv gone through more than most Best for me was the Civil War Big Muff, the blue/grey russian one. Was just better than the green muff and embarrasses the black. The painted black one mentioned is pretty much the same as the later green ones, just black with 2 screws on top. The 4 screw latest edition is the weakest, but still very usable on bass. . The rams head is a good one for bass, and probably the only american one i would recommend. I did have a 70s op amp model that was okay, and sometimes you can get them cheap. The only muff i havn't owned is the original triangle one and the earlier no screws on top green one, that latter i imagine to be very similar to the civil war. Edited August 29, 2009 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Cheers, for all the help guys....I've emailed GAK to see how they can help. I will also keep an eye out for the Russian models as well. Thankyou so much everybody, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 be careful with GAK - you're actually emailing their sister company, GAK.com. the in store GAK is a different business, but I'm sure they can supply pedals to the instore GAK for you to but there. I think tha's their mutual agreement.... I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hey guys, just thought I'd end this quest of Fun, Frolics and Fuzz. I went into Bonners, and spent a good 40 mins try out an USA reissue Big Muff. I love it. It looks amazing, and more importantly sounds top notch too. I don't think it would be to everone's taste, but teamed up with my other pedals, it makes a really nice addition. Thanks for all your help, Im sure I'll have some other question later in the future! Many thanks, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Proco Rat's are awesome for bass. i used one not long back and it was so good if you want the big muff total anihilation tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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