Posted by Brian on March 31, 2006 at 14:00:02:
In Reply to: which big muff? posted by karl on March 31, 2006 at 11:55:13:
The Sovtec's were the original Russian Models. They are the old GREEN one's and they are the best, but they are normally expensive and hard to find. They are currently still making 2 models...One is the CHROME one that is the made in USA one and I've heard they are pretty much junk. The BLACK Russian model is the other one currently made and I've heard those are better than the USA models. I personally haven't used either one so I can't say for sure. Up until 1977 Gilmour used a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. I've heard the reissues of those are sketchy as well. I actually use an old Boss FZ-3. Boss made 2 Fuzzes back in the 90's but they are both out of print now. I picked one up off ebay for $50 and it works good for me. If you can I'd recommend ordering one from a place that will give you 30 days to try it out. Order like the Russian Model and a Fuzz face or something and see which one works better for you, because depending on your guitar and amp setup both will sound totally different. Dunlop is also making a modified Fuzz Face called the Jimi Hendrix Classic fuzz...looks like an MXR DynaComp but it's RED in color and Says Classic Fuzz. That one I have tried and I think it works really good. To each his own though. If at all possible...try out a few different ones and see what sounds best with your equipment.
: which big muff shall i get usa or russian? and iv seen one called sovtec big muff is that russian vintage one?
: iv hered he used a vintage one but do i need a vintage one what shall i get?
: thanks karl