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Post by James on Jul 31, 2006 17:23:01 GMT -7
So , what is the diffrerence between fuzz boxes and overdrives and distortions.....
I have a BD 2 pht mod and a Cot 50 as my gain stuff..........are either of those considered fuzz?
I do know that I do not like either of those for high gain rockin' rhythmn sounds or to make my leads more sustainy. These pedals sound best to me for clean playing.
Would a fuzz be a good option for me for those rockin rhythmn tones and sustainy leads? (Or is it just the Gas talkin?)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2006 18:32:11 GMT -7
Hi James, niether the COT50 nor the BD2 pht mod are concerned are considered to be fuzzes. Fuzzes can get you great rhythm and lead tones for sure. They are very touch sensitive and clean up great with your volume knob, but they have a very distinctive sound. They do not sound like or react like overdrive pedals. In a way fuzzes are more dynamic and rawer than most overdrive pedals. A lot of players have both kinds on their pedal boards. Eric Johnson comes to mind as having Tubes Screamers, Tube Drivers, and Fuzzfaces for his rhythm and lead sounds. The best thing is to try one to see if the Fuzz sound is for you. I think if you are looking for more of a distortion/overdrive pedal I still love my Xotic BB preamp. If you want a pedal that is a great fuzz and a great distortion/overdrive pedal in one check out the Diamond Fireburst. I know the two kinds of fuzzes are Germanium or Silicon. Germanium and Silicon refer to the kind of Diodes used in each pedal. Germanium being warmer early Hendrix kind of sound(also temperature sensitive) and Silicon which Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys sound.
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Post by skydog958 on Aug 3, 2006 11:37:07 GMT -7
There are so many different flavours of fuzz....some are drier sounding (like the old Maestros), some very thick and full. Some have a harder edge and others have more smoothe sound. Some fuzzes are very touch sensitive while others have very steep dynamics. Most that are based off the Fuzzface have a lot of bass in them. Being a humbucker guy mostly, I find Fuzzface styles add too much bass and low mids for rhythm. The fuzz I use is a Tonebender MK I clone. As far as I know, they aren't too friendly being used in tandem with other gain devices, but that's just my opinion. The best advice is to try a bunch of different ones...different styles, makers, etc. I believe there is a fuzz for everyone
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Post by Hohn on Aug 4, 2006 9:55:51 GMT -7
I can barely go 3 days without shaving... "We don't need no stinking fuzz: "
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