BigBadBass Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 hello i done a quick search could really find the answers i was looking for. i have the chance to buy a russian big muff for £40 is that a good deal? I kinda thought for £40 i culdnt go wrong. Im looking for a gritty distortion for when im not using my own amp head in rehearsal rooms etc cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) [quote name='BigBadBass' post='254119' date='Aug 4 2008, 09:17 AM']hello i done a quick search could really find the answers i was looking for. i have the chance to buy a russian big muff for £40 is that a good deal? I kinda thought for £40 i culdnt go wrong. Im looking for a gritty distortion for when im not using my own amp head in rehearsal rooms etc cheers Steve[/quote] Maybe if you blend it a lot, Mig Muff pedals aren't really gritty, they sound amazing but its 'blow your head off out of control fuzz' distortion for the most part. I'd definately buy for £40 though. Edited August 4, 2008 by Oscar South Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) if its the latest black one then its not a great price, i certainly wouldnt pay any more for one, some places sold them for £35 new id also agree that you wont get a gritty tone from it unless you blend Edited August 4, 2008 by BassManKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadBass Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 maybe not what im looking for then iv never tried one. i dont usually use that many pedals except an aphex exciter and a tuner! iv got a EBS td650 that has tube drive on it but im looking for a bit grittier. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='254135' date='Aug 4 2008, 09:35 AM']if its the latest black one then its not a great price, i certainly wouldnt pay any more for one, some places sold them for £35 new id also agree that you wont get a gritty tone from it unless you blend[/quote] Oh, I assumed all the basic models sold for around £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 there are no russian big muffs made anymore so i imagine that coullld drive prices up, but the black big muffs are pretty meh anyways, get a green one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadBass Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 i'll spend whatever i need to spend to get the sound i want, without trying to sound really arsey!! lol id rather save and get the right sound than get something to 'get by' if you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I use a Fulltone bass drive to add grit to my tone. Comp mode is excellent. Although some users find the volume switch a bit too sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 i've always found my black russian more wooly than out and out fuzzy, definitely not a lot of grit on offer, if you can, find a zoom uf-01 ultrafuzz, plenty of grit to be found in there, along with a load of other variations too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 [quote name='burno70' post='254333' date='Aug 4 2008, 01:02 PM']I use a Fulltone bass drive to add grit to my tone. Comp mode is excellent. Although some users find the volume switch a bit too sensitive.[/quote] if you'e willing to spend the dosh, then go for a fulltone bass driver, or maybe an xotic bass bb preamp pedal. both are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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