Fuzz Wanted

Gnome

Joined: Aug 31, 2012
Posts: 8

Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:09 PM

I'm looking for a early type splatterey fuzz ala the maestro but I don't want to spend over $200 for it... Any recommendations ? The one ton bee is the best I can find so far.

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tubesNtweed

Joined: Sep 07, 2011
Posts: 507

Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:18 PM

Haven't tried it yet but the Ashbass Fuzzbrite (clone of the Mosrite Fuzzrite) sounds pretty cool, a more trebley, buzzsaw fuzz similar to the Maestro.
Here's one on eBay for $90 Ashbass Fuzzbrite

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:18 PM

The only fuzz I will ever need. http://www.killerrockandroll.com/deathbyaudio/sounds/fuzzwar/fwcleanthenfull.mp3

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Gnome

Joined: Aug 31, 2012
Posts: 8

Posted on Jan 23 2013 12:19 AM

Spaghetti western fuzz is another one I found. So far I'm liking these two unless someone knows another...the ashbass fuzzbrite is ok too.

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derekirving

Joined: Nov 03, 2011
Posts: 660

Posted on Jan 23 2013 12:56 AM

I happen to think Analogman has some good fuzzes (sunface and peppermint fuzz)

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Gnome

Joined: Aug 31, 2012
Posts: 8

Posted on Jan 23 2013 01:31 AM

Liking that peppermint fuzz. Thanks for the tip.

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Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Posted on Jan 23 2013 07:49 AM

I love my Ennio Trilogy Good, Bad and Ugly Fuzz Pedal. It sounds as good as it sounds like it sounds.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=ennio+fuzz&rt=nc

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CrazyAces

Joined: Jul 31, 2012
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Jan 23 2013 08:58 AM

Lots of great suggestions already but I love this unsung pedal and it's beyond affordable. By using all the controls you can go from regular fuzz to splatty, nasty and octave stuff and it always seems to sound '60's ish, at least to me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOYO-AUDIO-VOODOO-OCTAVE-FUZZ-WITH-OCTAVE-SWITCH-CONTROL-TRUE-BYPASS-NEW-NICE-/230917102153?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c3bb5a49

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mike_fried

Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Posts: 162
Nashville, TN
United States

Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:13 PM

Check this out:(http://www.thenocturnebrain.com/seltzerado.htm)

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mike_fried

Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Posts: 162
Nashville, TN
United States

Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:24 PM

Lots of great suggestions already but I love this unsung pedal and it's beyond affordable. By using all the controls you can go from regular fuzz to splatty, nasty and octave stuff and it always seems to sound '60's ish, at least to me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOYO-AUDIO-VOODOO-OCTAVE-FUZZ-WITH-OCTAVE-SWITCH-CONTROL-TRUE-BYPASS-NEW-NICE-/230917102153?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c3bb5a49 <

I own one of these, while it's a great pedal (a clone of the Fulltone Ultimate Octave, in turn a near-clone of the old Foxx Tone Machine), it's not really the mid-60s low gain raspy fuzz the OP is asking about, it's a higher gain kind of fuzz that came along in the late '60s/early '70s. The original Maestro Fuzztone and Mosrite Fuzzrite are the archetypical raspy fuzz and The Ashbass Fuzzbrite, Catalinbread Merkin, Nocturne Seltzerado, Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz (overpriced in IMO), and Ennio Trilogy are the closest currently-made pedals out there.

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andrewstaff

Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Posts: 11
Carbondale, IL
United States

Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:34 PM

Gnome wrote:

I'm looking for a early type splatterey fuzz ala the maestro but I don't want to spend over $200 for it... Any recommendations ? The one ton bee is the best I can find so far.

I love my One Ton Bee. great sounding pedal!

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CrazyAces

Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4054
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Jan 23 2013 05:02 PM

"I own one of these, while it's a great pedal (a clone of the Fulltone Ultimate Octave, in turn a near-clone of the old Foxx Tone Machine), it's not really the mid-60s low gain raspy fuzz the OP is asking about, it's a higher gain kind of fuzz that came along in the late '60s/early '70s."

Hmmmmmm......interesting. I guess it's all in how you use it. I use mine at the lowest fuzz setting and by manipulating the knobs am able to get it to sound very much like my Ashbass Fuzzbrite.
I used it for this song which doesn't sound like a high gain, 70's fuzz, at least not to me. I also use it for some Eleki stuff just to add more nasty twang not grit.
http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic/song/14384931-hippy-trip

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alphaking

Joined: Jan 02, 2013
Posts: 214
United States

Posted on Jan 24 2013 05:59 AM

The MJM Brit Bender Fuzz (2-knob version). I recently aquired one in a trade. At first I thought it was gonna be useless as it had a really over the top raspy fuzz, but when I back the fuzz off to about 9:00, and lower the guitar's volume knob to about 6-7 it sounds perfect. I gotta mention that it's a center positive pedal though, so either 9v or a seperate power supply is needed. If you like, I can send you a clip later this evening, just PM me an email address.
Chris

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Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jan 24 2013 08:05 AM

Hot off the presses from Bob Shade of Hallmark Guitars:

"We are also re-issuing the NU-FUZZ which is being made here in the USA and completely hand wired by Ed Sanner the inventor of both the Mosrite Fuzzrite circuit and the NU-FUZZ. The NU-FUZZ is the same circuit basically but with a tone control which is extremely useful for dialing in the tone which you could not do with the Fuzzrite. This allows you to dial the cream in. The first run of 100 comes with a certificate signed by Ed and myself and they come in 4 candy colors just like the ultra rare originals."

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Martini24x7

Joined: Dec 08, 2008
Posts: 38
Upstate, NY
United States

Posted on Feb 02 2013 10:17 AM

For the kind of fuzz the OP was asking about, I'd also recommend the Merkin. You can get a lot of sounds out of it. Check out the demo on their website, it is pretty cool and gives you a good idea of what it can do. You can probably find one used for around $100 or so if lurk around long enough.

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imafunkyman

Joined: Sep 16, 2007
Posts: 548
Utah

Posted on Feb 02 2013 11:57 AM

I've been looking at a lot of different fuzzes. I had it narrowed down to the Catalinbread Merkin and the Nocturne Seltzerado. I think I'm going to go with the Nocturne. I think it sounds the best for what I want to do with Rifamos.

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Martini24x7

Joined: Dec 08, 2008
Posts: 38
Upstate, NY
United States

Posted on Feb 02 2013 08:17 PM

Either is a great choice. You can never have too much fuzz, that's why I have two pedalboards, so I don't have to choose.

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Gnome

Joined: Aug 31, 2012
Posts: 8

Posted on Feb 03 2013 01:22 AM

The seltzerado is awesome.

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bamboozer

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Delaware
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Posted on Feb 03 2013 09:35 AM

Fuzz is perhaps the most selective of effects, there is no best one except the one ( or ten ) you like best. For me I've got Merkin mania, perhaps it will subside. But I'm hoping not.

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surfneptune

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Posted on Feb 03 2013 10:06 AM

I found the Hoof Earthquaker devices to cover just about any fuzz tone.

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Gnome Joined: Aug 31, 2012 Posts: 8	Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:09 PM I'm looking for a early type splatterey fuzz ala the maestro but I don't want to spend over $200 for it... Any recommendations ? The one ton bee is the best I can find so far. Top
tubesNtweed Joined: Sep 07, 2011 Posts: 507	Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:18 PM Haven't tried it yet but the Ashbass Fuzzbrite (clone of the Mosrite Fuzzrite) sounds pretty cool, a more trebley, buzzsaw fuzz similar to the Maestro. Here's one on eBay for $90 Ashbass Fuzzbrite Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jan 22 2013 11:18 PM The only fuzz I will ever need. http://www.killerrockandroll.com/deathbyaudio/sounds/fuzzwar/fwcleanthenfull.mp3 Top
Gnome Joined: Aug 31, 2012 Posts: 8	Posted on Jan 23 2013 12:19 AM Spaghetti western fuzz is another one I found. So far I'm liking these two unless someone knows another...the ashbass fuzzbrite is ok too. Top
derekirving Joined: Nov 03, 2011 Posts: 660	Posted on Jan 23 2013 12:56 AM I happen to think Analogman has some good fuzzes (sunface and peppermint fuzz) Top
Gnome Joined: Aug 31, 2012 Posts: 8	Posted on Jan 23 2013 01:31 AM Liking that peppermint fuzz. Thanks for the tip. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jan 23 2013 07:49 AM I love my Ennio Trilogy Good, Bad and Ugly Fuzz Pedal. It sounds as good as it sounds like it sounds. http://www.ebay.com/sch/Musical-Instruments-Gear-/619/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=ennio+fuzz&rt=nc — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Jan 23 2013 08:58 AM Lots of great suggestions already but I love this unsung pedal and it's beyond affordable. By using all the controls you can go from regular fuzz to splatty, nasty and octave stuff and it always seems to sound '60's ish, at least to me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOYO-AUDIO-VOODOO-OCTAVE-FUZZ-WITH-OCTAVE-SWITCH-CONTROL-TRUE-BYPASS-NEW-NICE-/230917102153?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c3bb5a49 — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
mike_fried Joined: Aug 02, 2012 Posts: 162 Nashville, TN	Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:13 PM Check this out:(http://www.thenocturnebrain.com/seltzerado.htm) Top
mike_fried Joined: Aug 02, 2012 Posts: 162 Nashville, TN	Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:24 PM Lots of great suggestions already but I love this unsung pedal and it's beyond affordable. By using all the controls you can go from regular fuzz to splatty, nasty and octave stuff and it always seems to sound '60's ish, at least to me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOYO-AUDIO-VOODOO-OCTAVE-FUZZ-WITH-OCTAVE-SWITCH-CONTROL-TRUE-BYPASS-NEW-NICE-/230917102153?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35c3bb5a49 < I own one of these, while it's a great pedal (a clone of the Fulltone Ultimate Octave, in turn a near-clone of the old Foxx Tone Machine), it's not really the mid-60s low gain raspy fuzz the OP is asking about, it's a higher gain kind of fuzz that came along in the late '60s/early '70s. The original Maestro Fuzztone and Mosrite Fuzzrite are the archetypical raspy fuzz and The Ashbass Fuzzbrite, Catalinbread Merkin, Nocturne Seltzerado, Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz (overpriced in IMO), and Ennio Trilogy are the closest currently-made pedals out there. Last edited: Jan 23, 2013 16:28:48 Top
andrewstaff Joined: Dec 15, 2012 Posts: 11 Carbondale, IL	Posted on Jan 23 2013 04:34 PM Gnome wrote: I'm looking for a early type splatterey fuzz ala the maestro but I don't want to spend over $200 for it... Any recommendations ? The one ton bee is the best I can find so far. I love my One Ton Bee. great sounding pedal! — Andrew www.facebook.com/thetweedsmen Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Jan 23 2013 05:02 PM "I own one of these, while it's a great pedal (a clone of the Fulltone Ultimate Octave, in turn a near-clone of the old Foxx Tone Machine), it's not really the mid-60s low gain raspy fuzz the OP is asking about, it's a higher gain kind of fuzz that came along in the late '60s/early '70s." Hmmmmmm......interesting. I guess it's all in how you use it. I use mine at the lowest fuzz setting and by manipulating the knobs am able to get it to sound very much like my Ashbass Fuzzbrite. I used it for this song which doesn't sound like a high gain, 70's fuzz, at least not to me. I also use it for some Eleki stuff just to add more nasty twang not grit. http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic/song/14384931-hippy-trip — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
alphaking Joined: Jan 02, 2013 Posts: 214	Posted on Jan 24 2013 05:59 AM The MJM Brit Bender Fuzz (2-knob version). I recently aquired one in a trade. At first I thought it was gonna be useless as it had a really over the top raspy fuzz, but when I back the fuzz off to about 9:00, and lower the guitar's volume knob to about 6-7 it sounds perfect. I gotta mention that it's a center positive pedal though, so either 9v or a seperate power supply is needed. If you like, I can send you a clip later this evening, just PM me an email address. Chris Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jan 24 2013 08:05 AM Hot off the presses from Bob Shade of Hallmark Guitars: "We are also re-issuing the NU-FUZZ which is being made here in the USA and completely hand wired by Ed Sanner the inventor of both the Mosrite Fuzzrite circuit and the NU-FUZZ. The NU-FUZZ is the same circuit basically but with a tone control which is extremely useful for dialing in the tone which you could not do with the Fuzzrite. This allows you to dial the cream in. The first run of 100 comes with a certificate signed by Ed and myself and they come in 4 candy colors just like the ultra rare originals." — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
Martini24x7 Joined: Dec 08, 2008 Posts: 38 Upstate, NY	Posted on Feb 02 2013 10:17 AM For the kind of fuzz the OP was asking about, I'd also recommend the Merkin. You can get a lot of sounds out of it. Check out the demo on their website, it is pretty cool and gives you a good idea of what it can do. You can probably find one used for around $100 or so if lurk around long enough. Top
imafunkyman Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Posts: 548 Utah	Posted on Feb 02 2013 11:57 AM I've been looking at a lot of different fuzzes. I had it narrowed down to the Catalinbread Merkin and the Nocturne Seltzerado. I think I'm going to go with the Nocturne. I think it sounds the best for what I want to do with Rifamos. — Either you surf, or you fight. Top
Martini24x7 Joined: Dec 08, 2008 Posts: 38 Upstate, NY	Posted on Feb 02 2013 08:17 PM Either is a great choice. You can never have too much fuzz, that's why I have two pedalboards, so I don't have to choose. Top
Gnome Joined: Aug 31, 2012 Posts: 8	Posted on Feb 03 2013 01:22 AM The seltzerado is awesome. Top
bamboozer Joined: Jan 18, 2010 Posts: 672 Delaware	Posted on Feb 03 2013 09:35 AM Fuzz is perhaps the most selective of effects, there is no best one except the one ( or ten ) you like best. For me I've got Merkin mania, perhaps it will subside. But I'm hoping not. Top
surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on Feb 03 2013 10:06 AM I found the Hoof Earthquaker devices to cover just about any fuzz tone. Earthquaker Web — THe NEpTuNeS Top

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