My favorite "tricks" with EQ & Fuzz Pedals
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- In this video, I'm diving back into the misunderstood world of EQ and how to use it with fuzz to get better, different, or unique fuzz tones. On this one I'm using the fuzzface and the big muff pi.
Comment below with what you like to run with your fuzzes for better or unique tones
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I use a frowning GE-7 before a Big Muff as a lead boost. Now you've twisted my arm into getting a second as a fuzz shaper. You're a bad man (THANKS!)
The thing for me IS to use bost anda a litle EQ before The fuzz anda a litle EQ after for shaping
One of the greatest, and perhaps most overlooked distortion pedals is the old Akai G-Drive. It had two 6-band graphic EQ sections; one before the clipping section, and one after.
Oh beautiful. Thanks for mentioning this.
I had it. It was huge!
Billy Corgan would be proud.
Unhappy mouth eq setting after fuzz to stand out more in the mix.
BooBoo cool! Definitely have the problem of the guitar disappearing with fuzz on when playing with a band.
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But unhappy mouth makes me a sad fuzz face :(
Great to see you back! I am still playing my fuzztration 👍
really useful stuff. truly hope all is going well for you
I use a tube screamer after a fuzz face to boost the mids and it works a treat 👌
Great seeing you again, and thanks for the info!
I’ve never found buffers to be a problem for big muffs - usually just tweak the tone knob and you’re fine. Boy do fuzz faces hate them though!
That’s why I bought a muff with mids
I have a V8 Black Russian that I run though the FX loop of an orange amp, that combo by itself could sound super muddy to some.
I threw a MXR 10 band after the muff before time effects and with subtle tweaks it sounds killer. The mid boost trick you show is a must.
I started using the Triumph as a pre-boost/EQ for the Muff and I haven't found a better drive for that purpose. That pedal kicked 2 or 3 others off my board.
same way gilmour sets his first eq . now i know why since he uses muff type fuzzes
welcome back mr Wampler!!!
I've never seen ur channel or it's content but I think I'm completely drawn by ur channel 😂 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I prefer it with the buffer! It is more fuzzy
Tips and tricks to freq your fuzz thru the the mix
Eq the MVP for tone shape ability 🤘🏽
“Baby goat”
I’d say name for the tiny tumnus but it’s already so small 😂 maybe for a tiny terraform cause they can definitely modulate your garden plans🤬
Welcome back dude!
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Welcome back
awesome!
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John Frusciante & Brian Wampler in the same week ~ welcome back, sir!
Welcome back and hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I'm always hearing people say that a buffer before a fuzz messes up the sound, but I honestly thought the fuzz tone *with* the buffer sounded better in both cases. It's like taking a blanket off the speaker
I thought he was running the buffer after the fuzz- not before it. I can run my Big Muff pretty much anywhere- it changes the tone but they're all usable tones. The Fuzz Face though- if I put anything in front of it- it becomes harsh, thin, and just generally horrible. I can run a buffer after it and it changes the tone, but it's usable- it just rolls off some of the highs. That said- MXR makes a Fuzz face with a buffer in it- it specifically designed to run with their Fuzz Face though. This allows you to put it anywhere like a Big Muff- the buffer in front of it fools it into thinking it's seeing the guitar.
it's looking very JHS in that room. show off them goods, sir. the EQ corrected fuzzes sound so much more polished
I love the content you make when you giving us tips and tricks when using the eq, really interesting stuff i want more of! :)
Well you are dealing with a tone connoisseur 😁
Damn. That was _super_ useful. I've heard myself drop out of the mix when engaging the fuzz, but it never occurred to me to put an EQ after it.
Many have used a tone driver type pedal as well for the same boosting EQ effect. Like an Electro Harmonix Crayon, for example.
Again it’s proved that small EQ changes on merely a few bands make a huge improvement. Nice video, thanks a lot :) // Wince
Thanks this might help with my DOOMing.
Doom on 🤘😈🤘
Doom is ultimate music
Would you build a fuzz with s graphic EQ in it to get all these in one box? I'd buy one they're grest little tricks
Adamnme01 checkout the Dunlop Billy Gibbons limited edition that came out this year.
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It could be done. The Fuzz Face circuit can fit in a tiny enclosure.
Then again, why not put a buffer option in them since the reissues of the 80s?
Very few companies have.
We have the fuzztration which is a big muff style fuzz with a 3 band EQ
old blood noise Endeavors came out with the haunt and it looks like it's got a couple equs built in
The Metal Zone's tone controls are perfect.
Great video! I like to use a "klon like" pedal, set as a clean boost, after my 73 rams head fuzz, sounds great and it's really helpful to cut the mix.
This is great! I haven't considered using an EQ after a fuzz.
Brian is great to see you back top tone tips merry Christmas
Great video! I'm always looking for ways to play with the color of my fuzz pedals. I like to sandwich mine between two different overdrives (TS->Fuzzes->Klon). The first OD boosts the fuzz, the second adjusts the mids for a thicker sound.
Love that tone wicker big muff! I use it on my pedal board with a musicom loop switcher with input buffer off, but output buffer on and still really happy with the way it sounds. Great video, cheers!
I like my TW Muff, but it's a bit noisy. I almost wonder if it's a problem with my specific pedal
I love to boost 400hz on my fuzzes to get that Queens of the Stone Age sound
so nice to see you back! Keep doing videos in whatever pace you like.
My personal "trick" with an EQ pedal is that I use a midi controlled Boss EQ-200 with four different presets with a midi loop switcher. This makes my single channel amp, using just a booster and the EQ pedal, more flexible than most multi-drive pedal boards.
I generally have a boost pedal "always on" for my main sound, and use the volume control to clean up a bit when needed.
If I need crystal cleans, I use the EQ setting 1 with boosted highs and volume in the effects loop, using the loop switcher to also disable the otherwise always on boost.
For more distorted rhythm, I use the setting 2 with scooped mids and more volume in front of the always on boost.
For solos, I have a setting 3 mid boost in the effects loop with the always on boost.
Finally. I have a a "lo fi" setting with cut lows and mids in the effects loop for when I want the bass player to cut through.
I love my EQ-200! And my Friedman Buxom Betty Boost. That "tight" control just makes it so easy to set up a nice fat sound. It's the perfect pedal for any single channel amp user.
I can't use a fuzz. I love when other people use them. But I just can't get them to work. Very fussy effect.
Welcome back Sir,you’ve been missed.
Plot twist: he was moving mic placement the whole time. Glad to have you back man!
That makes so much sense, I've got to experiment more with the pedals I use.... and the order.
Holy crap- This is a great trick! I'm all about fuzz and have been playing for many years, I've never used an EQ for fuzz like this, but you've really got me looking at adding an EQ to my board again! Thanks so much!
Hi, hello! Merry Christmas!!!
I have an old radio. The parts I see are TA7358AP toshiba, LA1265 0L4, LA3361 280, AN7345K.274 well I'm only interested in fuzz u over drive pedal size preamps
Hi hola saludos!! Tengo una radio vieja. Las partes q veo son TA7358AP toshiba, LA1265 0L4, LA3361 280, AN7345K.274 bueno solo estoy interesado en preamplificadores tamaño pedal distortion fuzz u over drive
I’ve found putting an EQ at the end of the fx loop to very minimally cut some lower frequencies is like pulling a blanket off my amp. It opens it up so much more.
OK so would you say to always put the EQ at the very end, is that how it is usually done? I mean, it would seem to make sense to me, but I dont claim to know it all, always more to know, this pedal info stuff is endless!
But then your poor amp gets cold
You don't like the EQ on your amp?
@@michaelcraig9449 I would say there is no "always put it here or there answer". EQ before and after drive/distortion does different things depending on what frequency and whether you're cutting or boosting. In this following sound demo, you can clearly hear the difference between cutting or boosting mids, both before or after drive. Boosting the mids *before* an overdrive circuit (either pedals or in the amp) sounds much better than boosting mids after the drives (in the FX loop). Cutting mids, however, has a much less dramatic difference before or after drives.th-cam.com/video/FvsdKC_ULq4/w-d-xo.html
@@michaelcraig9449 It depends on what you're looking for. Here's a video that explains it more: th-cam.com/video/hypn6uA6RPs/w-d-xo.html
The only pedal I've got in front of my Hendrix Fuzz is my Freqout. I recommend it as my "trick."
How do you like the Freqout? I've got one too, and I don't use it they way I thought I would. It's very fun. You can make some really crazy out there sounds with it, as opposed to just getting feedback!
Just gonna say, this is a life saver for anyone who buys guitars with built in buffers, like the music man cutlass
That Indy signature lol. I still have one of your original modded pedals "indyguitarist" SD-1 I think. Somewhere in my collection.
Welcome back. Merry Christmas to everyone there.
The bloated and farty low end which fuzz pedals have and lead tones that sound more like synth.....I HATE fuzz, sorry Brian
Man.. thats a library i would wanna go to 🤣
If you use the EQ pedal in front of a fuzz that tolerates it and boost the 6.4 kHz, may you obtain glassy tones if you roll down your guitar volume ?
What is that amp behind you..? On your left our right..
is that the AC 30 hand wired..?
Great video thanks
This helps a ton. I love using my Big Muff, but like you said, it can get lost in the band. I'll definitely be using this.
You could try running an overdrive or boost pedal into the big muff also.
Ill be honest, I would have gladly given two thumbs up to this video. Once for the fuzz/eq portion, and an additional thumbs up for the baby goat. haha
My face got like burned man, thanx!
Cool video. I use a Ibanez GE-601 towards the end of my effects chain. I often use it after a fuzz pedal as you are doing except I cut more in the 400 Hz region than you did in this video. I also like to use a compressor pedal with a fuzz as the right amount of compression helps to make the fuzz more articulate. I usually use a dual channel Slide Rig in true bypass for this. My favorite fuzz is a Foxx Tone Machine, but I have recently been digging Fuzz Face type pedals. I also have had a long term affair with the Roland Bee Baa. I have never tried a dedicated buffer pedal as you are demonstrating. Will have to check out that arrangement more closely.
I think I prefer them buffered or/and EQ'ed.
I like using an unbuffered compressor into my DIY Fuzzface clone. It spreads out the guitar volume roll-back sensitivity for better control, it reduces the mudiness and I can even cheat and boost the input volume. Gives an overall nice ballsier and better defined sound.
the EQ put after fuzz right?
In some case, fuzzface happy with after buffer straight to the amp, a thousand ways you like of course.
Nice to see a new upload! Hope all is well!
I don't really like this technique. I think it souds like a super overdrive and I'm not into Overdrive territory.
is it kinda the same that when using a Klon type pedal used as a "cleanish" boost after the fuzz face?
Could someone explain what a buffer is? Another name for EQ?
No More it basically helps with signal loss in your chain. The more pedals in you chain the higher the signal loss. Length of cables adds to the signal loss. A buffer helps “give the signal back”. Best way that I can explain that!
Also every boss pedal has a buffer in it. It’s a type of bypass, like true bypass, it works differently from true bypass and other bypasses.
I've done several videos on that actually... th-cam.com/video/jPTd5w2tAXY/w-d-xo.html , th-cam.com/video/b1JgCaMujRY/w-d-xo.html , th-cam.com/video/-oxBlWmeGE0/w-d-xo.html&t , th-cam.com/video/1iN4FFUrUgw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks lads.
...when you watched streamings with 64k modem and a shitty computer remember the freeze? it needed to buffer. same on audio signal on a huge effects chain.
Is the BOSS the best budget-friendly EQ pedal out there?
Great, I've tried this trick to tame the boom effect of a 4x12 with a big muff on. If you do lead parts it's a must 😁
I've been wanting to get a GE-7 for quite some time, thanks for this video!
Sounds great but my favorite EQ pedal is the EQuator!
welcome back!! i have a big muff wicker, and it was my first fuzz. i was upset when i got lost in the mix when i tried to play it with my band for the first time, but felt better when i learned that it was something normal to come across. i love videos like these that help me work around it. thank you!!
Boost dem mids, you'll be good.
@@rickc2102 There is no dial for mids on a Big Muff with Wicker. There are scooped internally.
Wow I didn’t know the buff did that I was about to chuck my big mufff
I love my nano big muff.
Dang I have all these these pedals on my board. Good stuff.
Maaaaan..... I've been using a Rat and a Tube Screamer since the 90s.... I can get the same sound, but I REALLY want to pick up a Muff or a FF now. I just xant afford it at the moment 😥
So you can already get this sound... Why would you need this pedal?
I have subtitles on and it says applause when playing fazz. Whats that about? Lol
To my ear the guitar sound sounds better with the buffer on. Question? Does a buffer effect a digital modeling set up? Same thing happens when you jam with others - you can't hear the thing. I've experienced this with the Marshall but the Fender amps seem to do a buffer like thing and you can hear a Twin.
differences too subtle for my shitty speakers
Goat! I loved all those sounds, but you are really selling me on the idea of an EQ pedal.
Supposedly David Gilmour used a Tube Screamer after the Muff to add mids for leads. I'm assuming this is the same sorta idea.
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking about doing while watching this!
I run a blues driver after my fuzz face with tiny bit of gain and treble rolled in and mostly level and it changes it so much especially when I go to middle or neck position
I discovered layering a fuzz into an overdrive pedal yields some good results. (I'm a cheapass) I've tried both a Danelectro French Toast and some no-name silicone fuzz pedal into both a tubescreamer and a mosky silver horse (not at the same time), but with the OD pedals, turn the gain all the way down, level to unity, and adjust tone as needed. What this did to my ears is pretty much keep the fuzz gain characteristic, but injected a lot of mid range to have the EQ be closer to "amp-like." But, now you have me thinking I need to get an EQ pedal....
I use a boost for the same reason, it's just like a less surgical EQ really. I have an EQ but no board space for it.
Good to see you again Mr. Wampler!
Have a blessed Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Wampler videos are back! REJOICE!!!!!
I've got a Boss GE7 which is great but I've ordered a 'Caline CP-81 10 Band EQ Guitar Effect Pedal with Volume/Gain Version 3.0' from China off of Ali which I'm guessing is going to be pretty cool in regards to control of the sound. It will be interesting to compare the Boss with the Caline. I don't expect the build quality and electronics to be as good as the Boss but it still should be pretty good.
Big muffs sound better with a buffer.
No worse feeling than kicking on my silky smooth Russian Big Muff for a huge solo…only to cut out of the mix.
They sounded great in college when I was more into wah, but I’ve preferred using the Gearbox or my old school MI Audio Crunchbox lately for higher gain.
Ditch the eq and swap it out for an OD1x pedal. Using bass cut or treble boost adds or cuts both ends of the spectrum amazingly. Didn't believe it until I heard it. Goes great with a Keely fuzz bender before the OD.
I have the Hendrix fuzz face now I want the big muff to. Damn! It never ends!
Welcome back!!!
Just looking at your surroundings?....ALL THOSE PEDALS!?...and that Tweed/ creamy looking VOX?....I'd lock myself in there for DAYS!!!...AWESOME video dude!...you've got yourself a subscriber!!!
Glad you're back. Have a merry Christmas👍🏻
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MXR 108 has a buffer switch so with it on you can place it anywhere in the chain, its also actually brighter on that setting and cuts through more so that may be an option for some.
This is why I got the Billy Gibbons Siete Santos but I found I love to really exaggerate the eq and use a wah after. So gnarley! Like Pete Cosy with Howlin’ Wolf or the Stooges but more!
The easiest way to do (something like) that is to use an overdrive after the fuzz. Gotta mess around to check which voicing suits your ears best (TS, SD1, Bluesbreaker, Klon...).
Brain, A loop switcher with built in EQ is a product that is missing in the pedal market. Hint, hint, hint. I've wondered why no one is making one. It would be nice to engage your fuzz and EQ with a single footswitch that didn't take up the pedalboard real estate of having a switcher and an EQ pedal for modifying your fuzz tone. Would be nice if it had a clean signal blend mix adjustment so that you could also use it to do things like make flangers that don't have a mix know more useful. Someone Should make this.
Have you tried the Dod Carcosa? Very articulate Fuzz, probably doesn't need an Eq to make it shine.
I run my new-ish Big Muff Op Amp (Sustain max, Tone 1o'c, Volume 1o'c ) into a Vox Over the Top Boost (Bass 11o'c, Treble 1o'c, Gain 9o'c or just before it get's too muddy) Into an AC30 normal channel. The OTTB pedal and AC30 both have a hi-cut filter which are used. This gets me the near disintegrating tone I want without the muddiness and excess fizziness.
Welcome back Brian! Nice to see you again. This trick is cool and an appetizer for me and my octo noiz!
Have a merry Christmas Brian :-)
Great video Brian!! Keep em coming!!
I would have been psyched if you would have done that same thing with your Velvet Fuzz it happens to be my most favorite fuzz in the world though I know it's not just a straight out and out fuzz it's got something else going on for it which is probably why I love it so much I heard stories of David Gilmour with a stack kind of sound