walshy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So I'm struggling to find a fuzz that I like. Play mainly in a RHCP tribute band so I have tried to live with Boss OBD-3, Malekko Bassmaster and Darkglass B3K but none of these float my boat! Any recommendations or pointing in right direction appreciated. Not after a metal sounds, just some nice grit! Play a Modulus bass through a GK 2001Rb with Barefaced Big Twin, also have a dark glass 900 but still not right on either fuzz setting, hence it is for sale! Any help/sound demo appreciated. Ta Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 There's a COG Tarkin for sale in the classifieds. There are some great demos of it online, might be worth checking out? Seems quite versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Yep, COG Tarkin would be worth a look. I've owned/built a lot of fuzzes and the Tarkin slays them all. Saying that, if you're just after "grit" then maybe fuzz isn't what you should be looking at? Edited July 14, 2017 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Yeah, I associate grit with overdrive too. Also the fact you reference fuzz settings on the Darkglass amp probably means you are looking for overdrive. Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz are pretty much just different degrees of the same thing, but overdrive sounding more like a cranked amp, and fuzz being waaay beyond that. Maybe post some sound clips of the kind of tone you're going for? If it is more traditional Ampeg style tube drive you seek, check out the Tech21 VT Bass (or VT500 amp) on Youtube perhaps? Edited July 14, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) The cog sounds pretty good.. I know 'fuzz' is pretty much a bit of a generic term but I mean a bit of dirt/grit of an overdrive, not thrash overdrive/distortion. Maybe a sound clip would work. Edited July 14, 2017 by walshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 What sort of sound. RHCP Around The World intro tone? There are some RHCP rig rundowns on Premier Guitar's you tube channel. If you're specifically after Flea's tone for your band that would be my first port of call. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Yeah I know what he uses, and have tried them with different configurations but its not right or I dont like it. He favours the Bassmaster and i have had two, just to make sure it wasn't right and it wasnt! Edited July 14, 2017 by walshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I've tried a lot too and never really gelled with any either, until I picked up an EHX Bass Soul Food - not fuzz at all, but great for a bit of grit and clank in a band setting. Seems to like both my passive and active basses too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I use an Ashdown James Lomenzo Hyperdrive & really like it. Light overdrive to pretty heavy fuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I just got boss os2 that might be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D Man Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Have a look at the Fuzzmo. They are good and cheap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Zoom ultra fuzz is a good one. Built in gate should you need one as well. Loads of flavours in one box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 For grit/OD a COG Knightfall beats all-comers (IMO) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Yeah I like the COG, for the price it's worth a whirl. Sounds great on the demo 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Rhcp is a tricky fuzz he uses the odb but your playing obviously doesn't work with it, I'd say try and find something that when pushed goes into fuzz but mainly stays in distortion territory. Cog is a good place to start, also Lateral sound there spore is super versatile or the Chowny Fuzzster is really cool but more towards fuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Sounds to me like you might want to at least try a Bass TubeScreamer, they're a bit of an acquired taste to many, I use one for a cover of Transmission, never found another that can match it for that 80s punk funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) I've just rented some pedals from fxpedal rentals and it was a great way to decide which out of a couple of filters I was after and I know they have a load of Fuzz pedals too. Turns out filters aren't for me but it was great to have them in my hands, in the practice room playing them into my own rig. I'm amazed how little I sounded like the demo's on you tube!! Edited August 26, 2017 by krispn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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