10 Ways To Make Fuzz Pedals Work For You – That Pedal Show

Do you struggle to get usable sounds from fuzz pedals? Fear not – we take you through 10 things to try in order to find fun and inspiration from fuzz!

Life too short for long YouTube videos? Please see the ‘Interesting bits and go-to sections’ information below.

A warm welcome to you, sonic voyagers! This fine day we are minded to ask: is there a guitar effect more divisive than fuzz? That beautiful behemoth onslaught of savage square wave so beloved of noisemongers since the mid-1960s… or is it the wanton wrecking of all that is magnificent and majestic on our sacred six-string?
Whatever your position, we hope this video will offer some ideas with which you can go forth and fuzzify.

Enjoy the episode!

Pedals & stuff in this episode…

• TheGigRig Three2One

• Jim Dunlop Jimi Hendrix JHF1 Fuzz Face Pedal

• JHS Muffuletta

• BAE Royaltone Fuzz Pedal

• Hudson Broadcast Dual Footswitch

• Third Man Bumble Buzz

• Mythos Argo Octave Fuzz

• ZVEX Fuzz Factory

• Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmoniser

• RYRA Klone

• Echo Fix Tape Echo EF-X2 with Spring Tank

• Analogman Block Logo Envelope Filter

• Peterson StroboStomp HD Tuner

• TheGigRig G2

Interesting bits and go-to sections…
- Intro playing: 0:00
- What are we doing today? 2:10
- Today’s amps: 3:24
- Today’s fuzzes: 3:38
- Thing 1. Create A Wall Of Noise: 3:50 (5:40)
- Thing 2. Give The Song An Unforgettable Hook (that Mick forgets): 6:55 (9:00)
- BAE Royaltone: 7:45
- Thing 3: Simulate A Straight To Board Sound? 11:50
- Hudson Broadcast: 12:55
- Thing 4. Understand How It Works With Your Amp: 16:00
- BAE Royaltone - Marshall: 17:25
- BAE Royaltone - Matchless: 17:48
- Thing 5. Fall In Love With Your Guitar Volume Control: 19:55
- Thing 6. Add An Octave: 25:10
- Mythos Argo: 26:45
- Third Man Bumble Buzz: 28:45
- Thing 7. Add A Filter: 31:28
- Analogman Envelope Filter: 23:25
- Thing 8. Use It On Other Instruments: 37:05
- Thing 9: Put A Gate On Your Tone Garden. What?! 39:50
- Thing 10. Put An Overdrive After Your Fuzz And Be Epic & God-Like

Guitars in this episode
• 1965 Fender Telecaster - no video yet
• 1961 Fender Stratocaster - no video yet
• Supro Jamesport - no video yet

Amps in this episode
• Matchless HC-30 with Hughes & Kettner Vintage 212 / Celestion G12M Greenback speaker

• Marshall 1987x with 1960AX cab / Celestion G12M Greenback speakers

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[ckturvey]

I love how in the intro Mick is purposely trying to make Dan cry with is playing. Your enthusiasm for the sounds you create are really what make this show fun! Thanks your doing what you do!

[MarkDelsing]

This episode is why I love TPS so much. Not only do we get to hear epic tones... not only do we get to see how much fun using pedals can be... we get to see how much fun you guys have doing the show and being with each other. I am a pedal addict and a TPS addict because of episodes like this, for which I am eternally grateful. Great work, gentlemen.

[banjo]

I found some magazines hidden away in my grandads shed that indeed proved that there were many “big muffs” in the 70’s

[sawdust]

you know the more i watch this channel the more i realize just how unique it really is. you guys are such great players and people.thanks so much;-)and mick your tone with that vintage strat is

[brianpara]

One of the best and most dynamic sounds on the show in this intro. Incredibly tasty, Mick!

[thehound]

Ummmm... yes to the Josh Scott getting deep into the fuzz with his depth and humor! A brilliant episode in the making.

[bretmaynardmusician]

That’s pretty awesome when the other guy is making the “guitar face” for you!! Can’t beat the fuzz face!

[filmerluke]

I didn’t come here to love fuzz, I do that already, I came here for Dans love face as Mick does the intro

[michaelpeterson]

I agree. Best moments: Dan nearly weeping in response to Mick. Mick's various faces of sonic shock. Right on fellas. I'm bringing my kids back your shows are so informative fun and teachable.

[jdemedeiros]

This is one of the shows where I’m like yeah, Dan & Mick have the best job in the world...great sounds!

[tonybrooks]

In a shocking a completely unforeseen moment Dan announces that he is moved. ;-)

[jasonwilding]

Late 70's Muff. Means a totally different thing to men of a certain age

[cjscala]

I get very confused when people say they can’t get a usable tone with a fuzz pedal.. I can’t seem to get a tone that I don’t like with a fuzz!

[Lymanization]

I truly believe that intro is just exactly what the instrument is built for! A voice! Without a doubt a special moment caught in time, I love it!

[jwhouwers]

Showing and explaining Thing 4 is exactly why I love this show.

[rcshelton]

This video solved a major problem I was having with getting the compression I was wanting from my "barely breaking up" sound - dimed Fuzz Face with volume way down on my Strat. Great job! I love the videos, especially the explanations for everything.

[mattraino]

Oh man ...I love that when the first few minutes of TPS has OUTRAGEOUS tone and playing. Gents- love ya!

[granap]

The two common effects I've never been able to figure out are delay and fuzz, so thanks for these last two episodes

[paultwiselton]

THAT intro Mick and your demo of the capabilities of the Dunlop Jimi Fuzz Face using your volume pot, was nothing short of godly. It's why I listen to TPS and why we all need a vintage 60s Strat. And oh my word, with the RYRA it was heavenly in my ears.

[trevorramage]

There are few things better than watching pure joy exude from Dan in this episode.