I've got a usa big muff that is about 10 years old, I love it but it takes up a lot of space on my board. What is available that will give me that same smooth big muff sustaining distortion but have more options in terms of tone shaping. Is the malekko 213 ultra based on a big muff?
Basic Audio Tri / Ram will do the trick! http://www.basicaudio.net/effect-pedals-new.php#Tri/ram Muff
www.stompunderfoot.com The best, IMO. My little vids of SUF pedals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gdEtIGZ_sE&list=UUPiXyU4YRdYA9LTT0rlxDqw&index=24&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeHo5gwvmE&list=UUPiXyU4YRdYA9LTT0rlxDqw&index=11&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6wY2EN6sjk&list=UUPiXyU4YRdYA9LTT0rlxDqw&index=1&feature=plcp
EHX makes a smaller version of the Big Muff I don't use a Big Muff, but many people recommend getting the Big Muff w/ Tone Wicker
For the money the Big Muff with tone wicker is pretty hard beat! I see them often for sale at about $50 used.
Check out the Barber Trifecta. Three sounds via toggle, a mid-boost and a sludge knob (to dial out muddiness). Good price too.
Another vote for the Basic Audio Tri/Ram here although I haven't tried the SUF or Wren and Cuff stuff and they have both gone deep into the muff.
I would keep the NYC Muff and save your money. I have one about the same age and have tried to replace it many times. Keep coming back to it. Yes, it takes up a lot of space but I dont really mind because it sounds great and looks sexy.
