Thicc distortion pedal

[Fonzie]

Hey there, I'm looking for a nice dist/fuzz pedal, something thick and chunky. Like that awesome early Weezer dark rhythm tone. Also, maybe something that doesn't absolutely demolish the bank? Any suggestions are apprectiated, thanks. Peace yo! :headbang:

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

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Digitech Grunge or Boss Metal Core maybe?

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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Could you post an example of the tone you have in mind?

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Some sort of Big Muff I would think.

 

[VinceT]

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Yeah, a Big Muff Nano Pi would be a cheap place to start.


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[baritone]

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Some to consider:
Big Muff Pi - the distortion & bass can't be tamed enough for me.
Boss PW-2 - sounds like a Big Muff Pi, but it fixes my concerns with the EHx.
RAT - not enough treble, unless used with a separate EQ.
Boss MD-2 - The awesomest distortion I've ever used: light overdrive to Metal Zone territory, plus a bass knob to dial in the right amount of rumble.

 

[Falloffthebonetone]

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Nano Bass Big Muff is another cool choice. No shortage of low end there and they're super affordable and everywhere. Works great for guitar.

 

[Fonzie]

Re: Thicc distortion pedal

Digitech Grunge or Boss Metal Core maybe?

Heard of the Metal Core, I'll have to check the grunge out.

 

[Fonzie]

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Could you post an example of the tone you have in mind?

Indeed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr8JBfXddg4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu2Dsnvk6M0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzZMHQz8TaE

 

[Fonzie]

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Some sort of Big Muff I would think.

Definitely thought of that as well.

 

[Fonzie]

Re: Thicc distortion pedal

Yeah, a Big Muff Nano Pi would be a cheap place to start.


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Interesting, very interesting

 

[Fonzie]

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Some to consider:
Big Muff Pi - the distortion & bass can't be tamed enough for me.
Boss PW-2 - sounds like a Big Muff Pi, but it fixes my concerns with the EHx.
RAT - not enough treble, unless used with a separate EQ.
Boss MD-2 - The awesomest distortion I've ever used: light overdrive to Metal Zone territory, plus a bass knob to dial in the right amount of rumble.

Thanks! Haha only one I'm hesitant to consider is the RAT.

 

[Fonzie]

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Nano Bass Big Muff is another cool choice. No shortage of low end there and they're super affordable and everywhere. Works great for guitar.

Ooo sounds awesome actually!!!

(sorry for the wall of posts everyone)

 

[Diego]

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Early Weezer? A Big Muff is a sure shot on that sort of thing.

 

[Silence Kid]

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I've mentioned before, but I still think a DS-1 is a good match for being a thick sound with a bit of that harsh/fuzz edge on top. I also remember not being surprised that I read a lot of that tone was from a dimed pre-amp at low "listening" levels without any pedal; sort of captures that boxy, harsh roar that a lot of amps get when you do that.

...If we're talking about Muffs, I try to stay away myself (feel like they're always too mushy to be practical and the tone hides the minute you step on it) but yeah, for straight up power chord walls that matters less. I'd pick up a Nano/LBM, just because they're cheap. Neither sounds like a full sized Muff, but full sized Muffs sound different apart from each other anyway so... OR Devi Ever Soda Meiser; that pedal is too thick and fuzzy, and therefore could work for what you want.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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The Death By Audio Fuzz War has adjustable gain as well as low frequency contour.