FUZZ Addicts, over here!

Thing is, the MKII has plenty of bottom end to begin with. And also lots of treble. So the only way to get the mids more pronounced is by cutting bass, according to Tommy, something like the Baxandall tonestack. Cutting away bass drastically will probably sound like a Vox Tonebender which is more of bzzz bzzz bzz type of fuzz. Check out the 1966. And best of all, its a knob. So if I want to cut out alot of bass I can do so, or not cut any bass at all, or anything in between.

I'm not going for anyones particular MKII tone. I'm going for my own type of sound. Jeff Beck used a Marshall Supafuzz or so I heard but it sounds fantastic, especially when he uses a wah, like I ain't Superstitious. Something close to the clip of the D*A*M Solasound MKII. The midrange is so much more upfront compared to the 1966. Here's another example of the MKII tone I love, Jimmy Page on that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rg9TcfkG1E The lead lines at 1:13. That's the kinda sound I want to achieve.
 
Hi guys sry to butt in. Just wanna ask, where can i get a skreddy lunar module? Really interested in getting my hands on one. Can it be obtained locally? or is the only way through the skreddy website?
 
Malcolm is an official dealer for Skreddy.
Actually dudelove 1:13 sounds like a normal fuzz to me. Nothing special on that clip!

THIS on the other hand, is a DIFFERENT STORY:

The one and only GAS-worthy clip of a tonebender to me.
 
Dudelove: I always thought the MKII doesn't have that much bass.. Hmm, the fuzz on 1:13 doesn't sound as nasal as the tones on jeff beck's truth tho.

Godspeed: Walau, that fuzz and demo is killer man. Especially the stuff on the tele.. I shouldn't be watching that haha.
 
Yeah well, other than Burg's demoes of a Tonebender I'm not that much appealed by the tone. That's why I prefer a MKI.V as it's more like a fuzz face..
And I still GAS for a muff once in a while. Maybe a Swollen Pickle from Davis? Or a WF Rat first.. No idea which to get lol
 
My MKII actually sounds very similiar to Burg's clip, not too crazy over it actually. That's probably one of the reasons why I want Tommy to build me another MKII specifically to my own likings. That MKII and mine included has just way too much gain for my liking. I like the early Yardbids I think it's just Tommy's circuit and magic touch.

@wck: MKIIs have lots of bass. This one I'm sure of it. Then again, the sad reality is the bassier fuzzes tend to get lost in the mix easily, the thinner stuff that sounds like crap in the bedroom are very practical in a thick mix.

I think Jeff Beck used a Supafuzz, and it's not THAT nasal. It gets really nasal when Jeff Beck brings in his wah. I mean, just compare Rock my Plimsoul and I ain't Superstitious you'll get my point. So, if I really want a super nasal sound I'll just engage my wah. Simple.

I'm a huge lover of the MKII and MKI, I'm not a fan of muffs, any type for that matter, and I've actually grown to find out that I'm just not a Fuzz Face person, no matter how much I like the tones of Band of Gypsies or early Hendrix stuff. MKII and MKIs have rasp, midrange that cuts, and a very liquid lead sound that isn't as compressed like a muff.

This is probably the best MKII sound I've heard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZWZVLgSUbI
Well, maybe I'm biased because it's an actual vintage piece. I don't know but thats my type of MKII sound.
 
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Dudelove: I guess your definition of too bassy and mine is a bit different. A fuzz face is quite bassy for me and definitely can't cut thru live which is why I'm selling it but the MKII seems ok leh.. Maybe I'll see it differently when I use it, I do like the raspy/ fuzzy sound and it does have more mids than a fuzz face or a muff which makes it a whole lot easier to cut.
 
When you get to try a MKII you'll get me. A MKII has a bigg bottom end but it's not TOO bassy. I'm sorry if I didn't make myself clear, I was just trying to make a point than a MKII has sufficient bass and will never be thin sounding. In a bedroom setting it's perfect, meaning you will never be wanting more bass or finding it thin. That's another thing I like about the MKII, its balanced eq wise, its not too trebly, not too boomy, so it'll sound great by itself.

My point for cutting bass is due to wanting the mids to be more prominent. Since in a band mix it doesn't matter, I would gladly cut the bass to get a more mid oriented cutting fuzz, and not necessarily a bzz bzz bzz type of fuzz.
 
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Oh I see. thought you meant it was too bassy for you.. Come to think of it, your MKII with the bass cut knob would kinda be like a rat's filter knob haha. Any great ideas for names and finishes yet? :p

Nowadays I'm leaning more to the buzzsaw or raspy type of fuzzes. I just find that fuzz faces and stuff based on it like my skrewball isn't fuzzy enough (although I don't use the skrewball as a fuzz in the first place) I tend to think of them more as distortions especially when run into a dirty amp/ OD pedal.
 
Devi is a good place to start. Unfortunately I don't really like those fuzzes. The high end of the rasp and buzz really gets lost VERY easily when the drummer starts to crash like mad. In the bedroom it sounds COOL though!

Univox Super Fuzz (not to be confused with Marshall SUPAfuzz) and the Mosrite Fuzzrite is cool.

Oh there's one thats VERY cool, the Zvex Fuzz Factory, I'm sure you know that already though.
 
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Yeah I noticed how it kinda got lost once the drums come in but cut like hell with guitars, bass and vocals. It isn't that bad for me cos the other guitarist uses a les paul, sorta like a yin yang thing haha.

The fuzz factory is pretty cool but I don't like the size of zvex pedals cos I'll keep kicking/stepping on the knobs. Wouldn't mind trying one if I get it in a trade with my monsterpiece haha.

Super Fuzzes and Mosrite clones aren't that abundant and Singapore's fuzz market kinda sucks. I'm abit reluctant to spend maybe USD200 or so on something that'll be hard to sell if I don't like it. I haven't heard or researched much on those fuzzes but I'll check em out for sure.
 
It happens to me quite a lot haha. I guess its the knobs also la, it happens more on my ecstasy and fudge 73 but never on the monsterpiece. Boss style enclosures FTW haha, almost impossible to kick the knobs.
 
Agreed. Honestly BOSS is pure industry standard. Their stuff honestly works, those that don't then crank the hell up and it definitely WOULD work.
Wouldn't mind a FZ-2 at the moment, and maybe a DD-20. My delay GAS has not subsided yet!
 
Yeah man, even some of their non-MIJ stuff are pretty good.

The FZ-2 is pretty unique man. Haha, the DD-20 is pretty good but don't know why there isn't any in the classifieds recently. It was quite a common sight a few months ago.
 
Yeah. Wanna try their PS-2 as well. Kinda pricey when it pops out. Can get a nice Catalinbread at the price point haha
 
Haha, wana try so many things ah.. Feature-wise the PS-3 appeals more to me I think its slightly cheaper too.

For now, my pedal GAS is not so bad.. Just need another delay and trem thats all. I'm really GAS-ing for the Fujigen strat at woodworkz.. Its pretty much what I'm looking for spec wise, good quality hardware and it sounds good too! Sian ah, buying pedals is so much cheaper than amps and guitars..
 
Sorry I meant PS-3 as well. Can get a shimmer thing going on with it. Rather than the hassle of a Verbzilla (noise/power issues) or a BSR (price).
Don't get me started on amps. I ALMOST got myself a Ceriatone Dizzy 30 when the US currency plummet. Lucky I didn't.
 
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Oh. Yeah, plus it can cop some basic chorus sounds as well which is cool. Wana try one too but that'll be after my board is more or less settled.
 
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