Wattson Classic Fuzz (aka Super Fuzz)

[The Twickerman]

Hi all,

just wanted to share with you all what a fantastic fuzz this really is.

Supposedly a clone of the Shin-ei Duo-Fuzz (aka the Shaftesbury Duo-Fuzz). I haven't compared it yet (I don't have a PP3 to hand!), but it's immense. Sounds like an inferno.

Instant Hugh Hopper circa Soft Machine Volume Two.

That's all! Phew! Got it off my chest.

- Nick.

[gnasher1993]

Any chance of sound clips?

[redzombie]

I think I vaguely remember Justin Meldal-Johnson mentioning these over on talkbass. Basically, If I remember right, he said something along the lines of them being pretty outrageous and great for getting those good old Jesus & Mary Chain fuzz tones.

He did also include however, that an EQ pedal would probably be required after one to replace the bass suck caused by the Super Fuzz.

[The Twickerman]

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='692636' date='Dec 23 2009, 10:16 PM']Any chance of sound clips?[/quote]

I really ought. It's almost impossible to find the time though....

[The Twickerman]

Okay folks,

here are some demos.

4 files:-

1. The Shaftesbury Duo-fuzz, in tone position 1
2. The Wattson SuperFuzz (nka Classic Fuzz), in tone position 1
3. The Shaftesbury Duo-fuzz, in tone position 2
4. The Wattson SuperFuzz (nka Classic Fuzz), in tone position 2

Apologies
(i) to people with perfect pitch (I didn't tune to concert pitch before recording these bits), and
(ii) the late great Hugh Hopper for choosing a couple of his riffs to approximate to for thie purpose of this comparison

Have fun!

- Nick.

Edited January 3, 2010 by The Twickerman

[gnasher1993]

Thanks for the clips, it sounds really great.

[The Twickerman]

[quote name='gnasher1993' post='700451' date='Jan 4 2010, 01:52 PM']Thanks for the clips, it sounds really great.[/quote]

The Shaftesbury, the Wattson? Or both?