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Old 08-05-2005, 02:16 PM
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which fuzz is right for me?

I am looking for that really thick and smooth fuzz, with good lowend. Something that really sounds massive and doesn't mind chords.I play a G&L ASAT Specail into a 65 Bandmaster, and lately no fuzz I have found has really cut it for me, they all seem to bright or buzzy for me. So I would be quite thrilled if you could all possibly send me in the right direction with this one. Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-05-2005, 03:21 PM
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Re: which fuzz is right for me?

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I am looking for that really thick and smooth fuzz, with good lowend. Something that really sounds massive and doesn't mind chords.I play a G&L ASAT Specail into a 65 Bandmaster, and lately no fuzz I have found has really cut it for me, they all seem to bright or buzzy for me. So I would be quite thrilled if you could all possibly send me in the right direction with this one. Thanks in advance.
Try the Demeter Fuzzulator. Very musical and versatile. Tons of sustain on tap and very smooth for leads, and clear chord work. You might want to look into the Demeter Mid Boost as well. In fact, they just came out with their FOD (Fat Overdrive) which combines the Fuzzulator and Mid Boost.
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Old 08-05-2005, 05:12 PM
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If you can afford it a Cornish P2... for that Fuzz face tone, a Fulltone '69 is great value, and Analogue man sunface is great too..
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Old 08-05-2005, 10:18 PM
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The Addrock Geranium fits your description. Tighter bass than most Fuzz Face clones, isn't as tubby either. Lots of smooth gain, and works with a wider variety of amps and guitars than your average Fuzz Face clone. Works incredibly well as a boost or overdrive as well. I've owned the Sunface(both standard and NKT), the London and the Vintage Tone Projects and this is my all time favorite.
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Old 08-05-2005, 10:44 PM
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Skreddy Zero?
Frantone Cream Puff/The Sweet?
McFuzz HOT?

Look for fuzzes with BIAS or TONE knobs, as that's where you can dial out some of the fizziness you're talking about.
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Old 08-05-2005, 10:56 PM
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The Aramat Mojo Fuzz is pretty affordable and has a Mojo (bias) knob that makes it really effective. It can go from classic germanium Fuzz Face tones to a more wooly fuzz blanket for your sound. Keith is a great guy as well. I own an early one and use it often.
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Old 08-05-2005, 11:27 PM
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Go with the Sybil. Hugely interactive with your guitar vol. knob. When plucked lightly, it sounds so sweet as well. M.E.
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Old 08-06-2005, 10:29 AM
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I'd say a skreddy zero would work well for what you want
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Old 08-10-2005, 05:09 AM
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Sounds like you might like the Crucible Fuzz Ge or Si.
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Old 08-10-2005, 08:36 AM
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Instantly thought of Frantone's The Sweet after reading your fuzz requirements.
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Old 08-11-2005, 04:10 AM
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you're definately after a Ge fuzzface clone.

so many to choose from...

[size=1/2]and so easy to build one...[/size]
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Old 08-11-2005, 04:44 AM
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Way Huge made the Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz which was great for chords and riffs. Unfortunately Way Huge is gone and SP's sell on Ebay for $500 or more.

www.wayhuge.com/product2.html
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