big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

devilfish

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hi,

ive been offered a russian big muff PI for a descent price, is it worth it as a fuzz pedal? what does the PI mean?

any reasons why i should avoid this pedal or is it a descent pedal?

quick advice is much appreciated :)

thanks
 
Re: big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

also, any opinions on that big muff Pi (russian) VS. tweak zone?

which one would you go for
 
Re: big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

I am not a big fan of it but it is a classic fuzz pedal. Or at least the American version is. But from what I gathered the circuit schematic is the same with a few resistance value difference.

I was considering getting one though at some point because you can easily mod them to tailor the sound to your liking, and they aren't too expensive. I think if you like to tweak electronics it could be worth it.
 
Re: big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

any opinions on the russian bug muff PI VS the seymour tweak fuzz for a pure fuzz pedal?

thanks
 
Re: big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

That's just the name, Big Muff Pi. Say it out loud, you'll get it.

Which Russian? The black one is a dime a dozen on ebay, but the green ones are more rare. They are definately different than the US originals and reissues, more distortion, less fuzz.

Big Muff and Tweak Fuzz are two completely different sounds. Youtube Big Muff and Fuzz Face videos for examples. I have a few muffs and a few fuzzes, different enough to own both for sure.
 
Re: big muff pi russian? some quick ratings!

ok, if the name is jsut supposed to be big muff PIE, as abbosed to big muff P.I. then yes i understand ahaha.

ok ive declined the black russian big muff as it seems not quite what im after. i have a visual sound jekyll & hyde which hjandles all my distortion.overdrive needs OPERFECTLY. i literally want a fuzz pedal to add to the distortion or jsut have a completely new fuzz tone.

i think at the moment im going of the tweak fuzz out of cost and curiosity.

seems like a pretty good pedal fro the money.
 
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