Doom Metal Pedals: EHX Big Muff

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[FuzzlordEffects]

Let me know in the comments below which version is your favorite Big Muff! Also be sure to download the free Fuzzlord Guitar Pedalboard Book by signing up on our email list at

[babyenzo.]

My favorite big muff tones came off of two bands ‘The Smashing Pumpkins’ and ‘Superheaven’. For ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ examples like Mayonaise and in the very middle of Geek USA (1:58-2:55) they dialed the OG MUFF perfectly imo and made it sound so lush, I know Billy has said they’d double track especially on that record but I still haven’t heard anything like it tbh it’s not a super dark fuzz either it just sounds really lush and cushiony and when they’d play chords it’d sound so electric and it’d wouldn’t thin out, just super drone imo. For ‘Superheaven’ on their song youngest daughter they used the green Russian muff for the distortion and thats another example of perfect EQ and perfect dialing imo it sounds super big and wide and lush-ful, its not thin either and just super cushiony sounding distortion.

[davemish]

I'm not really a Metal guy, but I always find your videos interesting. I'm partial to the Op amp Muff. I like a lot of guitarists who use the Big Muff, including David Gilmour and J Mascis. One of the cool things about the Big Muff is that is versatile enough to be used in multiple genres.

[poodie]

Early 2000s big muff was my first real pedal. Got it off a guy for $30 and I still use it all the time. Also, I fucking love that peavey guitar. The finish is amazing.

[carlkochersberger]

I was trying the Green Russian combined with their Crayon OD at a shop using a baritone LTD viper. Holy moly. Absolutely perfect.

[DaisyHead]

My favorite is the original NY silver big muff.. I just love that almost broken sound that it has about it. I also love the black one, theres also that like.. small one that was made a billion years ago that I like, but my favorite is the original.

[davedc]

Buffer it with a Tube Screamer in front set with moderate drive. Max out the sustain on the Muff and tweak the tones to suit.
Works for me…..

[TedintheShed]

I have a Sovtek "Civil War" version that I've used on bass for well over a decade (closer to two). When I went "muff diving" back in the day, I bought eight "green muffs" and one other civil war muff and the one I have come out on top. It's amazing how the "same" pedal sounded so different. Will be placing on my guitar pedal board soon to see how it sounds.

[liys]

I prefer using big muff with overdrive or treble booster

[OW]

I still have a great love for the Metal Muff for doom stuff.

[sad_yeehaw]

I just started watching your stuff and I really love your videos. I think how fuzz sounds in mix is such an under represented part of demos, so many dope fuzzes just dissappear when you're playing with a bass player and vocals

[iainstrachan]

The green russian Big Muff is my favourite. Bought one new in 95. Still got it. But it has been retired. Got one of the new reissue Green muffs. It sounds exactly the same as the old one. But now i use a KMA Machines Dead Stag. Which is basically a green muff circuit you can tweak to infinity..

[blvdbath]

I think the brightness of the Big Muff is what makes it stand out and I have to say it's my favourite.

[CTripodi]

I was here for the Big Muff's because I love that type of pedal.

[jamesbruinsma]

NYC had the most pick attack retained and in my opinion, thats a huge asset

[Crispy_Music_]

I really appreciate that you play while changing the dials. That is extremely helpful. ❤

[flaminxr]

I've owned a few dirt pedals over the years and have had the Pi NYC since early 2000's, and to this day it's still my favourite - it's brutal. I've tried the Russian, triangle and rams head, to me they didn't sound different enough to replace the NYC.

[kennyjohnson]

I've always loved black and green Russian Muffs, always had one or a clone on my board. Currently I'm using the Hizumitas and Wren and Cuff Violet World and loving both. Have several other Muffs and the Green reissue is amazing for the money. Stomp Under Foot makes an awesome black Russian clone.

[ikestoddard]

My favorite version is the one from the mid-1970’s. I am currently using a Hizumitas for different stuff. But that does not matter, as I always appreciate your demos!

[mikerauter]

Another killer video thankyou Jason. I'm lucky enough to have an original civil war big muff, but believe it or not wouldn't use it for doom metal. It doesn't ''track' well enough for single note chromatic riffing, not tight enough. But for grunge unbeatable.