Fuzz in Strange by Built to Spill?

[MonsterBass101]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRFOjLIl7G0

Can anyone tell me what kind of fuzz that is in the intro? I would love y'all forever!

 

[enocaster]

I'm pretty sure that's Sam Coomes playing his distorted "roxicord" (mystery keyboard/fuzz setup he keeps hidden in a wood box). Sam isn't in the band, but has played keys on some of their stuff. Awesome song.

 

[coldfingaz]

Man, that is such a great tune. I haven't kept up with a lot of their newer stuff, but was way into them back then & saw them a few times. Love that tune & just the tones overall on Ancient Melodies. Martsch is a helluva writer.

 

[Jet Age Eric]

Yup. I think I read Sam's RC is dying (dead?), but Sam's also awesome on a Strat.

Some glitchy pedals might get you there; I think Catalinbread has one and maybe Dr. Scientist? Others make 'em, too. -E

PS If you like this sound and great tunes, Sam's band Quasi (him and his ex, Sleatter-Kinney's Janet Weiss on drums and vocals) is generally awesome. "Featuring: Birds" is particularly wonderful.

I'm pretty sure that's Sam Coomes playing his distorted "roxicord" (mystery keyboard/fuzz setup he keeps hidden in a wood box). Sam isn't in the band, but has played keys on some of their stuff. Awesome song.

 

[codetocontra]

I always heard a Muff. Have I been wrong? I saw them live, couldn't get a great look at the board.

Great band, btw. Got to meet Doug as well, super nice guy.

 

[6AM]

A ZVex Fuzz Factory can do that sound.

 

[King Rat]

I got that exact sound with the fuzzy crap channel in a MXR double shot distortion. i wasnt looking for it but it was spot on.

 

[Jet Age Eric]

I interviewed Doug for TapeOp and we had a lovely chat. Went to see him when they came to town and went backstage before the show to say "hi." Unfortunately, I was REALLY high when I got there (this was a long time ago) and I didn't know the entire band had grown beards. I was TOTALLY freaked out by the beards and was a complete moron as a result. They were all super cool nonetheless, and I left before I could do too much damage. I was too embarrassed to go back after the set. -E

I always heard a Muff. Have I been wrong? I saw them live, couldn't get a great look at the board.

Great band, btw. Got to meet Doug as well, super nice guy.

 

[your name here]

Last time I saw them do this tune, Doug used a Fuzz Face into a blackface Bassman.... They were touring for Ancient Melodies at the time...

 

[Jet Age Eric]

It totally makes sense that they'd use some fuzz live, but there's no way that's not Sam on the recording (famous last words). -E

 

[Normal Slowing]

Zzzzzzzombie ThreadddddddD...

The new Green Russian Big Muff, along with my always on stuff like a little compression, delay, vibe, verb, nailed it. So yes The Muff.