I love it how this encourages couple things. 1 - add some volume, dont be afraid, dont try to get the best sound at 35db. 2 - fuzz is nice. cranked amp and fuzz is nicer. Add a boost as it gets even more nicer-er. 3 - embrace the chaos, fuzz is not about pristine noise gated dream theater legato. It's a wrecking ball in your face, learn to love it
@@BuddyBlues In video titled ( 'Have you tried cocaine?') Ian McKellen said Have you tried cocaine? And when I heard you say fuzz OCE Pedals WRENCH good - I answered automatically - Have you tried BAE Royaltone Fuzz - )))))))! try it, unlike cocaine, it will not be addictive, but you will never forget it, I promise!
My way to use a fuzz(face style). 1 turn it on 2 diel back your guitar volume 3 welcome to the best clean of your life 4 push the volume to solo 5 have fun. 6 never turn it off again.
The tips on the knob levels doing a specific job is gold I think. Something I know but don't apply b/c of impulsiveness to solve volume issues without being methodical about it. One of the few 'how to fuzz' vids I've seen that resonate in a way that may actually change my approach. Well done, Buddy.
Thanks Buddy you have taken the complex issue of fuzz & OD pedal tone stacking and made it simple to understand. The description of the interaction between amp and guitar controls with the pedals will help many budding gitslingers. The Wrench hasn’t come off my pedalboard since I got it about a month after your first video about it. Keep on keeping on ✌️❤
Hey Buddy, I use a Carcosa Fuzz and if it's necessary an super overdrive and an Trinity distortion in front and overdrive ( and a suboctaver) behind the fuzz. This is a very versatile set and I have all sounds I need. I just select the pedals I need for a song. The settings for the overdrive and distortion are not maxed, it's only to get a different character of the guitar sound. Sometimes I use all pedals at once... I just love fuzz, overdrive and distortion pedals...
Hey Buddy, just the best channel! Particularly this practical use series you are doing. Regarding compressor suggestions you asked for - how about the Origin Effects Cali76 stacked compressor. Hugely versatile pedal that I have just bought, but would love to see your take on how to use it in your "how to" series.
Awesome. I’m really enjoying these videos. I will say that I personally dig the sound of a fuzz in front of a clean amp, but turned down. A good fuzz can function essentially as an overdrive when turned down and I love that sound to add a little hair. Looking forward to your compressor video because I’ve never liked them and want to hear how you use them!
Absolutely an amazing video, man! I do like my germanium fuzz face too as a stand alone OD effect just in front of my Fender Vibroverb. Thanks for your hints 🤘👏🎸
Four years ago I couldn’t stand fuzz. Now I love it. Maybe it was finding the right fuzz for me, maybe it was the Buddy Blues effect, maybe it was Ariel Posen and Joey Landreth . . . Who knows?
I use a MICROCUBE GX and my futz face GE... I have a parallel fuzz oscillation set my fuzz pot and I can go back to series safely.. Or get absolutely crazy with parallel and the tone pot... Also fuzz face into compressor. 7:00 of course. Parallel wire loading humbuckers and the middle positions on the fender
I set my Amp on the edge of breakup with my JHS Cheeseball! It's a killer sound with my super reverb tone master especially because the cheeseball is so versatile! I have been playing for 25 years and just got back into playing electric guitars since I was a teenager. I have a nice Lil pedal board built with a Les Paul Goldtop and a Fender Strat Ultra! They both have their own sound! Fuzz sounds great with both!
Thanks for the Video. I just got a KHDK Unicorn Blood Fuzz from Reverb that I actually like. Still learning how to use it well. i have my Unicorn fuzz running through a Boss TU3 (buffer) into an ISP G String into a JHS OC71 Boost into a Morning Glory V4
FF Frei likes to be in front of my fuzz pedals. I was n denial for a while but it sounds best up front. And my fuzzes don't seem to mind. All good music is loud. Great video, and loved your playing Jacob! You should record some of your slow blues practice. We'd love to see it.
Love this video, picked up a few tips, TY. Can you do a video where you add other effects to fuzz like univibe and wah, same sort of style as this video?
First of all, you, sir, are AMAZING! Having said that, if you haven't, you should really try the Raise the Dead by Tate FX and/or the Scuzz Box by KHDK. Those are definitely my two favorite fuzzes. It would be soooo cool to see you trying those ;)
Buddy this video was very comprehensive. I really think you did an excellent job. I really appreciate this video. Now add a Funky-Vibe to it . Can I see that?
very nice, this is whan fuzz sounds should be.. btw, wanna know how you use fuzz with gibson or any humbucker guitar, because I always get overdrive sound instead of fuzz sound, thank you for your great demo.
@@BuddyBlues Actually would love to see you do a vid on using studio monitors and getting an inspiring tone vs. that of an amp. I miss that thump you get w/ a real amp when I use monitors.
Fantastic video and playing. How much of your guidance applies to a single coil. Specifically if I have PAF or Filtertrons would we be in the same potential range tones or do we need the specific tonal signature of Fender single coil?
Yes almost everything applies to humbuckers but with the gain knob slightlllyyy lower. Humbuckers pack a punch. You also wouldn’t find those insanely glassy clean volume roll offs with humbuckers but you’ll get close! Thank you for watching
what about parallel compression ? or a graphic eq ? ( before fuzz ) parallel compression can sneak the compressed signal under the fuzz, and clip just the parallel signal. and a graphic eq makes frequency spikes that get clipped, and more of your tone passes underneath the fuzz.
My pro-tip is to run a Fuzz Face into the "boost" setting of a Duke of Tone (or King of Tone). Also into a Lightspeed, if you don't have a DoT or KoT. Thank me later.
Instead of setting your amp at slight breakup, can you set the sabbadius mr. white special up to mimic a the edge of breakup sound and then use the fuzz. If so could you also use the vertex effects sss and set the supreme eq to edge of breakup and use that the same way.
Noise, 60ch, it's breathing fire, IT'S BREATHING, PERIOD! You tame the fire, or let it blast. I want to hear my music alive and not sterile and speaking when it's spoken to (in most cases, situation/intention dependent, of course.)
I like your videos. However you should test pedals also using humbuckers. Many players dont use single coils and fuzzes sound cool with humbuckers and gain driven marshalls. Humbuckers kinda rock more.
Buddy, do you use a gate on this video? My Fuzz pedals always sound noisy? How are you getting it quiet without all that static noise when you are not playing the guitar? The noise at times seems as loud as my playing. Please advise.
Hello! No I’ve never used a gate. It is quite noisy though. Embrace the noise! If I’m not playing I turn the volume down, or touch the strings or bridge to lessen the noise
@@BuddyBlues Thank you. I want to make sure because over the years I have tried to figure out how to stop all that noise radio signals and such. I still wondering how on your video I do not hear it as much.
Never too late! Pick height will affect the overall tone of the guitar (and anything after it) low would give you a weaker signal, high would give you a hotter signal and both will affect the fuzz accordingly. Too low is an issue and too high is also an issue find the sweet spot!
@@anejo333 The Vibe WILL sound almost phaser-like placed after the fuzz if its only seeing a cleanish amp on the other end. You've either got to get the amp working or throw an overdrive after the vibe to smooth it out (similar to what Buddy shows here with the OD post-fuzz). Otherwise, you can put the vibe first before the fuzz (assuming its true bypass). It won't interact with the guitar as well when they are both on but the fuzz will help smooth it out.
I love it how this encourages couple things. 1 - add some volume, dont be afraid, dont try to get the best sound at 35db. 2 - fuzz is nice. cranked amp and fuzz is nicer. Add a boost as it gets even more nicer-er. 3 - embrace the chaos, fuzz is not about pristine noise gated dream theater legato. It's a wrecking ball in your face, learn to love it
Can someone please hire this man to write all my scripts from now on? 😅😅 SPOT ON MAN! Thank you for watching
@@BuddyBlues In video titled ( 'Have you tried cocaine?') Ian McKellen said Have you tried cocaine? And when I heard you say fuzz OCE Pedals WRENCH good - I answered automatically - Have you tried BAE Royaltone Fuzz - )))))))! try it, unlike cocaine, it will not be addictive, but you will never forget it, I promise!
Here Here! I 2nd this comment! Lol. It really is nicer-er!
My way to use a fuzz(face style).
1 turn it on
2 diel back your guitar volume
3 welcome to the best clean of your life
4 push the volume to solo
5 have fun.
6 never turn it off again.
Amen
Yep. Fuzz has been my most essential tool for clean tones ever since I found this out.
Thanks for the “how to…” series. Compressors and Delay episodes would be very helpful as well.
2:34 that face that only a FUZZ sound can make in a person
What a great sound!!!! And great explanation as well!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Best guitar channel on utube, not trying to hide the secret sauce, laying it all out. Thank you for the stellar videos.👊🏻
I love it Buddy, good lesson my friend!!
The tips on the knob levels doing a specific job is gold I think. Something I know but don't apply b/c of impulsiveness to solve volume issues without being methodical about it. One of the few 'how to fuzz' vids I've seen that resonate in a way that may actually change my approach. Well done, Buddy.
Thanks Buddy you have taken the complex issue of fuzz & OD pedal tone stacking and made it simple to understand. The description of the interaction between amp and guitar controls with the pedals will help many budding gitslingers. The Wrench hasn’t come off my pedalboard since I got it about a month after your first video about it. Keep on keeping on
✌️❤
Thanks so much Ed!
YES! Terrific insights.
Using my strat with a fuzz was the reason I have my treble bleed on a push-pull.
Hey Buddy, I use a Carcosa Fuzz and if it's necessary an super overdrive and an Trinity distortion in front and overdrive ( and a suboctaver) behind the fuzz. This is a very versatile set and I have all sounds I need. I just select the pedals I need for a song. The settings for the overdrive and distortion are not maxed, it's only to get a different character of the guitar sound. Sometimes I use all pedals at once... I just love fuzz, overdrive and distortion pedals...
Hey Buddy, just the best channel! Particularly this practical use series you are doing. Regarding compressor suggestions you asked for - how about the Origin Effects Cali76 stacked compressor. Hugely versatile pedal that I have just bought, but would love to see your take on how to use it in your "how to" series.
You took a lot of time on this, definitely helped me to understand how to work a fuzz, thanks for the great content.
You are so welcome thank you for watching it
Awesome. I’m really enjoying these videos. I will say that I personally dig the sound of a fuzz in front of a clean amp, but turned down. A good fuzz can function essentially as an overdrive when turned down and I love that sound to add a little hair. Looking forward to your compressor video because I’ve never liked them and want to hear how you use them!
Monster stack right here! Sounds godly!
With a beard like that, you KNOW this guy knows about fuzz!
he's past the fuzz stage lol
Absolutely an amazing video, man! I do like my germanium fuzz face too as a stand alone OD effect just in front of my Fender Vibroverb. Thanks for your hints 🤘👏🎸
The world needs more Buddy Blues. Well done brother!🔥
Four years ago I couldn’t stand fuzz. Now I love it. Maybe it was finding the right fuzz for me, maybe it was the Buddy Blues effect, maybe it was Ariel Posen and Joey Landreth . . . Who knows?
I thought by fuzz you meant your beard. Was hoping to see a lesson about growing mighty face fuzz.
Still.. was not disappointed
I use a MICROCUBE GX and my futz face GE... I have a parallel fuzz oscillation set my fuzz pot and I can go back to series safely.. Or get absolutely crazy with parallel and the tone pot... Also fuzz face into compressor.
7:00 of course. Parallel wire loading humbuckers and the middle positions on the fender
I need to get rid of my treble bleed. Thanks for the great video.
Sick playing dude! Love your content.
Buddy, love your reviews and lessons. Best in Class
Still lovin the Wrench.
fuzz is what keeps me alive
Very, very helpfull. Great video, again.
I set my Amp on the edge of breakup with my JHS Cheeseball! It's a killer sound with my super reverb tone master especially because the cheeseball is so versatile! I have been playing for 25 years and just got back into playing electric guitars since I was a teenager. I have a nice Lil pedal board built with a Les Paul Goldtop and a Fender Strat Ultra! They both have their own sound! Fuzz sounds great with both!
Very helpful. I need to try this with my Line 6 POD GO since I can’t afford the amp yet.
Thanks for the Video. I just got a KHDK Unicorn Blood Fuzz from Reverb that I actually like. Still learning how to use it well. i have my Unicorn fuzz running through a Boss TU3 (buffer) into an ISP G String into a JHS OC71 Boost into a Morning Glory V4
FF Frei likes to be in front of my fuzz pedals. I was n denial for a while but it sounds best up front. And my fuzzes don't seem to mind. All good music is loud. Great video, and loved your playing Jacob!
You should record some of your slow blues practice. We'd love to see it.
Love this video, picked up a few tips, TY. Can you do a video where you add other effects to fuzz like univibe and wah, same sort of style as this video?
Sweet. So fuzz, boost then overdrive?
That’s what I do, some people do Fuzz, overdrive, and then at the very end of the chain the Boost
You just f.... opened my eyes on some things.
Thanks Buddy you are like a houselight 😊
Never clean and needs a lightbulb change. I agree! 😂 kidding, thank you!
sick! i live in bradenton fl..cheers!
First of all, you, sir, are AMAZING! Having said that, if you haven't, you should really try the Raise the Dead by Tate FX and/or the Scuzz Box by KHDK. Those are definitely my two favorite fuzzes. It would be soooo cool to see you trying those ;)
Love you're channel
Buddy this video was very comprehensive. I really think you did an excellent job. I really appreciate this video. Now add a Funky-Vibe to it . Can I see that?
very nice, this is whan fuzz sounds should be.. btw, wanna know how you use fuzz with gibson or any humbucker guitar, because I always get overdrive sound instead of fuzz sound, thank you for your great demo.
Nice Riffage❤
Also curious - what are you hearing in the room? Ox -> studio monitors? Or a cab?
Ox->studio monitors
@@BuddyBlues Actually would love to see you do a vid on using studio monitors and getting an inspiring tone vs. that of an amp. I miss that thump you get w/ a real amp when I use monitors.
Does trick with volume knob for achieving glassy sound work with bass? For example Big Muff?
Fantastic video and playing. How much of your guidance applies to a single coil. Specifically if I have PAF or Filtertrons would we be in the same potential range tones or do we need the specific tonal signature of Fender single coil?
Yes almost everything applies to humbuckers but with the gain knob slightlllyyy lower. Humbuckers pack a punch. You also wouldn’t find those insanely glassy clean volume roll offs with humbuckers but you’ll get close! Thank you for watching
@@BuddyBlues Thanks for the comments on this...
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what about parallel compression ? or a graphic eq ? ( before fuzz )
parallel compression can sneak the compressed signal under the fuzz, and clip just the parallel signal.
and a graphic eq makes frequency spikes that get clipped, and more of your tone passes underneath the fuzz.
Love it....
My pro-tip is to run a Fuzz Face into the "boost" setting of a Duke of Tone (or King of Tone). Also into a Lightspeed, if you don't have a DoT or KoT. Thank me later.
Nice Fuzz Face... The pedal I mean....Hey Buddy, can you do an episode on the magnificents of p90's
Instead of setting your amp at slight breakup, can you set the sabbadius mr. white special up to mimic a the edge of breakup sound and then use the fuzz. If so could you also use the vertex effects sss and set the supreme eq to edge of breakup and use that the same way.
Yes and YES!
Please try the Kingsley "Artisan" i swear its the best pedal i ever used...
Awesome!!
Noise, 60ch, it's breathing fire, IT'S BREATHING, PERIOD! You tame the fire, or let it blast. I want to hear my music alive and not sterile and speaking when it's spoken to (in most cases, situation/intention dependent, of course.)
Boom. Precisely!
For a super clean amp do you think having something like a transparent OD after the fuzz would work? Eg Od3?
I like your videos. However you should test pedals also using humbuckers. Many players dont use single coils and fuzzes sound cool with humbuckers and gain driven marshalls. Humbuckers kinda rock more.
Thanks! This isn’t a pedal demo, but every pedal demo I do includes humbuckers and single coils 🤘🏼🫡
Where should be placed an univibe?? Before or after the fuzz??
There are no rules, I like to place mine after the fuzz
Buddy, do you use a gate on this video? My Fuzz pedals always sound noisy? How are you getting it quiet without all that static noise when you are not playing the guitar? The noise at times seems as loud as my playing. Please advise.
Hello! No I’ve never used a gate. It is quite noisy though. Embrace the noise! If I’m not playing I turn the volume down, or touch the strings or bridge to lessen the noise
@@BuddyBlues Thank you. I want to make sure because over the years I have tried to figure out how to stop all that noise radio signals and such. I still wondering how on your video I do not hear it as much.
Not sure if it's too late to drop a comment here, but...what kind of pickup height would be better suited for great fuzz tones or does it matter??
Never too late! Pick height will affect the overall tone of the guitar (and anything after it) low would give you a weaker signal, high would give you a hotter signal and both will affect the fuzz accordingly. Too low is an issue and too high is also an issue find the sweet spot!
@@BuddyBlues Thanks man I appreciate the response!
Can't seem to find an oce wrench anywhere I know a guy that made this video who has one $$$$?
I wouldn’t sell mine for a million dollars Bbuutttt a little birdie told me there will be a WRENCH V2 Coming mid February.
What's a fuzz?
Would have loved to here this done through your 45/100
Next time when I do the univibe how to
@@BuddyBlues stop playing with my heart like that.
okay Buddy do you put you univibe before or after fuzz?
AFTER everything AFTER fuzz is always first on my board
That's what I'm wondering too. My fuzz w Vibe tones sound like phase or something. I'm going to try moving it around
@@anejo333 The Vibe WILL sound almost phaser-like placed after the fuzz if its only seeing a cleanish amp on the other end. You've either got to get the amp working or throw an overdrive after the vibe to smooth it out (similar to what Buddy shows here with the OD post-fuzz). Otherwise, you can put the vibe first before the fuzz (assuming its true bypass). It won't interact with the guitar as well when they are both on but the fuzz will help smooth it out.
@@wecandisarm thanks for that
I find that my Univibe sounds better with a cranked amp also.
Там "совести" нет.
Oh you only have 35,216 guitars? You gonna checkout the 61 Epiphone SG?
I played one at Gc and it is so fricking good
Buddy Blues you are doing great, you know when and how Fuzz sound good, but seriously maybe your
Ton is little dark 😊😂❤ . Sorry about this 😂😂😂😂😂
Dark??? Everyone says it’s too bright! 😂😂😂
Rolling your volume down on a fuzz plugin does not work unfortunately. Only the real thing will do
50 percent of any guitar tone worth hearing is noise.
Those tones........not for me at all, sounds like something is broken to my ears. Boosted overdrive sounds infinitely better to me.
I'm sure you're s huge Def Leppard fan
Well I guess you plug it in you turn it on and it fuzzes! Not a rocket science
HAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YOU’RE SO FUNNY HAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAA OMG HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH tfu
@@BuddyBlues I know :)