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The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:45 pm

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:23 pm

The Noodlist wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:44 pm https://youtu.be/VAWwBEx3Qkc

Great sounds!

My first fuzz, ever. Handmade, cheaper than a kit, no-brainer, hopefully.

A Russian Muff is a particularly heavy, bassy version. Until Electro Harmonix released the IC version, I always thought Smashing Pumpkins had been using the Russian version.

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:33 pm

Uncle E wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:23 pm A Russian Muff is a particularly heavy, bassy version. Until Electro Harmonix released the IC version, I always thought Smashing Pumpkins had been using the Russian version.

Funny enough, I watched a video of Billy Corgan talking about the Muff, I heard a demo of the Russian and liked it, i should have read researched more including the Anderton's Ultimate Guide to Fuzz Pedals. The Op amp version also appealed to me, a fuzz noob.
https://youtu.be/osbnob9ih-c
https://youtu.be/hDqJaaALTRE?t=5
https://youtu.be/JUChwzzO71s

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:45 pm

the billy corgan fuzz sounds better with a pastel pink guitar than a white one...

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:19 pm

vurt wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:45 pm the billy corgan fuzz sounds better with a pastel pink guitar than a white one...

Was this the stolen one?
If I can get near the Soundgarden Badmotorfinger sound, I'll be happy.

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:21 pm

The Noodlist wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:19 pm
vurt wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:45 pm the billy corgan fuzz sounds better with a pastel pink guitar than a white one...

Was this the stolen one?

no idea, but he did a video where he reckoned the colour had some effect on the sound of a guitar.
i think years of opiate abuse probably had more effect.

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:06 pm

Fairly priced DIY pedal kits from Europe. Classic style pedals similar available.
https://www.musikding.de/
Classics available like - Engineer's Thumb - Compressor kit and The Compressor Ross - Compressor kit.

starting from 25,00 €
The muff build.
https://youtu.be/lqdP7XSB5cw

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:25 pm

The Noodlist wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:19 pm
Was this the stolen one?
If I can get near the Soundgarden Badmotorfinger sound, I'll be happy.

It'll get you there. Add a cocked wah behind it for that Rusty Cage sound. Also, keep in mind that a big part of that sound was Kim Thayil and bassist Ben Shepherd playing almost entirely in perfect unison. The guitar tones by themselves aren't particularly massive.

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:38 pm

Uncle E wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:25 pm It'll get you there. Add a cocked wah behind it for that Rusty Cage sound. Also, keep in mind that a big part of that sound was Kim Thayil and bassist Ben Shepherd playing almost entirely in perfect unison. The guitar tones by themselves aren't particularly massive.

I've found that adding a TS type pedal before the dirty ones yields nice results in tone shaping, it can add brightness, other than that, the TS isn't for me.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:48 pm

The Noodlist wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:38 pm I've found that adding a TS type pedal before the dirty ones yields nice results in tone shaping, it can add brightness, other than that, the TS isn't for me.

Agreed! Also, the TS's buffer will make some pedals sound differently. The MXR Classic 108 pedal has a buffer button that works exactly that way and it changes the sound from dark and smooth to very bright and hifi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF_zkAe2bmE

Funkybot's Evil Twin · Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:05 pm

I'm terrible at soldering, but would like a project to practice on and get better and also get a feel for working on electronics in general. I was thinking of dipping my toe in the water with a simple pedal build. I'm thinking something 1) easy, 2) with detailed instructions written for a layperson, and 3) cheap enough that if I screw it up or give up I won't be too annoyed at myself with the cost.

Any suggestions? I'm in the US, so I'm hoping for a kit that can be sourced from a US dealer (versus dealing with exchange rates and overseas shipping).

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:14 pm

some sort of fuzz, usually a few simple components for a basic.
i think build your own clone is usa?

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:21 pm

plus,anyone who doesnt own several fuzz pedals is just weird.

jbraner · Post by **jbraner** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:16 pm

vurt wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:21 pm plus,anyone who doesnt own several fuzz pedals is just weird.

6-8 months ago, I would have been wondering what you're on about...
But now I get it

revvy · Post by **revvy** » Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:59 am

Even bassists can enjoy fuzz. This cute analogue bastard is on my radar, made in Seattle too, which is a win. I fondly remember Kurt.

https://www.3leafaudio.com/shop/doom

All things pedal related.