Fuzz Pedal Appreciation

Commander15 · May 02, 2024, 10:47:58 AM

Quote from: MALAISE57 on May 02, 2024, 10:30:06 AM
Quote from: Commander15 on May 01, 2024, 02:30:25 PM
Quote from: MALAISE57 on March 09, 2024, 04:23:02 PMI find behringer's super fuzz to make my recordings too harsh, especially on the actually "fuzz" settings (both of them.) But i am looking for a softer fuzz, since the super fuzz is a bit too super for me.

You should try some Fuzz Face-variants or maybe Ibanez FZ7? FZ7 is my secret weapon when distorting contact mic signals. It has an good EQ and the damage switch is simply ingenious.

Will look in to that. Another Fuzz i have been looking at is Boss FZ 5, Does anyone have experiences with that pedal? I heard thats also a pedal that isnt that rough for fuzz.

Well i don't know anything else about that FZ5 besides that it is digital. I'd be cautious concerning digital fuzzes because fuzzes essentially belong into analog realm with their "flaws" and inconsistancies.

Stipsi · May 02, 2024, 08:34:42 PM

Dreadbox disorder is a great fuzz with built-in filter.
Totally recommend

moozz · May 04, 2024, 12:56:14 PM

Quote from: Stipsi on May 02, 2024, 08:34:42 PMDreadbox disorder is a great fuzz with built-in filter.
Totally recommend

Seconded! The filter is also great. It really goes from about gazillion hertz to around zero hertz, endless fun!

BodyHammer · May 07, 2024, 07:33:08 PM

EQD/Boris Hizumitas been a go-to lately, tone has a gnarly sweep from screech to sludge.

I don't mess with digital fuzzes unless I'm looking for actual digital artifacts (rare).

Commander15 · May 08, 2024, 11:35:03 AM

Quote from: BodyHammer on May 07, 2024, 07:33:08 PMEQD/Boris Hizumitas been a go-to lately, tone has a gnarly sweep from screech to sludge.

I don't mess with digital fuzzes unless I'm looking for actual digital artifacts (rare).

That Hizumitas is interesting, but i'm bit partial to Big Muff-style of fuzzes / distortions. That severe mid scoop is an bitch to tame!

BodyHammer · May 08, 2024, 03:57:15 PM

Quote from: Commander15 on May 08, 2024, 11:35:03 AM
Quote from: BodyHammer on May 07, 2024, 07:33:08 PMEQD/Boris Hizumitas been a go-to lately, tone has a gnarly sweep from screech to sludge.

I don't mess with digital fuzzes unless I'm looking for actual digital artifacts (rare).

That Hizumitas is interesting, but i'm bit partial to Big Muff-style of fuzzes / distortions. That severe mid scoop is an bitch to tame!

Truth! I use a dinky little Tube Screamer clone to flatten it out sometimes, otherwise just some EQ. I'm a nut for Boris so my biases are at play as well.

Commander15 · December 03, 2024, 10:06:12 AM

Lately i've been using this Zvex Mastrotron / Wooly Mammoth clone in C15 context and it has been really nice! The pinch (gate) and input controls really offer plethora of different textures and shades of degradation. When driven into Ibanez FZ7, that is also gated in some settings, the sound can be really pushed into rhytmic and punchy territory.

Vrenndel · December 10, 2024, 12:41:24 AM

Ft Elettronica Strike Fuzz, hand made pedal made in Italy. The results can be unexpected as well as quite frustrating. Compared to other fuzz pedals - only those few I previously owned - it tends to loose some power, so I usually put a boost after it to regain all the details. Have a look at it. It's nice, solid, well buil, and the price is very affordable.

https://www.ftelettronica.com/product/strike-fuzz/