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Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi
Lukaskran Lukaskran

«  The basic fuzz »

Published on 11/04/12 at 11:48
Fuzz analog, true bypass, on 9V. Classic.
Ditto for the controls: it sets the tone with the color, adjusting the distortion with sustain, it adjusts the overall volume of the pedal with the volume.
Variation compared to the BM standard switch. I come later.

UTILIZATION

This is very, very simple. If you want the fuzz, it's good, we find.
It is robust, but it is mass produced so it's not the best insulation in the world when there is noise on the line (electrical noise). But hey, if you intend to engage a priori is that you are playing, so not too much risk to hear what discomfort.

SOUND QUALITY

Used on low, of course ...
The bass boost is interesting in register 'big sound blurring, which can be nice in the notes very serious (5 strings for example), in particular electro, I found. By lack of aggressiveness against it for true rock sound. At the same time it's fuzz, no distortion!
That said, incorporating mode 'dry' + a little overdrive before, it's not yucky ... Finally though, but in a good way. Very good for those passages where the bass is a bit lonely and needs more snoring compensate for the lack of guitars.

OVERALL OPINION

This is not the fuzz that is most in originality, but it does its job. I blame him especially his side a little 'flat' compared to other fuzzs more typical and more dynamic, but it is surely what made it successful for those who just want to taste it without going much further.
In short: not the best, but the one you need if you want to dip a toe into the world of fuzz without breaking the bank ...
I'm pretty fast for a separate B: assmaster of Malekko for the less typical ... I then went back with a Eau Claire Thunder in the same genre as the BM but also nag with more bite. But in my humble opinion, the top remains of Pharaoh Black Arts in Toneworks. Much more versatile for my taste.
After that, it is a question of budget!