Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Demo

Written by admin on March 11, 2009 – 1:42 am -

Here is a video that I recently recorded that showcases the sounds of the Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff distortion/sustainer pedal. I really love this pedal because of its heavy low end and crunchy high tones. The Little Big Muff is one of the best fuzz pedals I have ever played, and it is definitely worth checking out. I also include the pedal settings I play with, so you can get a similar tone out of yours if you like what I’ve done. The Little Big Muff is the brother of the Big Muff which is the distortion pedal that Jack White of the White Stripes uses. Read a full review of the Big Muff Distortion pedal here. VN:F [1.9.3_1094]please wait...Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast) Read More →


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MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion Pedal Review

Written by admin on February 26, 2009 – 3:06 pm -

Today, I am going to review the MI Audio Crunch Box distortion pedal. This pedal is designed to deliver a high gain, vintage British sounding distortion. The tone it creates is similar to a cranked up Marshall Stack, and as soon as you play it you’ll be wondering how they fit so much Marshall Tone into such a small pedal. The pedal has a lot of gain to it, and even when played at a mid-level setting, it still delivers some incredible distortion sounds. The controls on the Crunch Box allow you to dial in some outstanding tones. It’s gain control provides very pronounced harmonic overtones, and some seriously crunchy distortion tones. The tone control can be used to really dial in the perfect sound of your guitar by adjusting the... more


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Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal

Written by admin on February 16, 2009 – 9:50 pm -

I recently had the chance to try this distortion pedal out, and it was really impressive. I love to play the blues and as soon as I kicked the Boss BD-2 into action, I was in heaven. This effects pedal by Boss faithfully recreates the classic sound of a vintage tube amp, and it just screams blues tone. I really liked the wide range of tones that I could capture with the Boss BD-2. It provides really warm distortion and thick sounding chords, while also allowing you to make your guitar scream. The Boss BD-2 is the perfect effects pedal for any blues or rock player. The Boss BD-2 features a heavy sounding low end with really edgy sounding highs The distortion tones it creates really accentuate the dynamics of your playing It can deliver really... more


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Top 5 Distortion Pedals for Under 100 Dollars

Written by admin on February 11, 2009 – 12:16 am -

A good quality distortion pedal is a necessity for any serious guitar player, but finding a stellar distortion pedal in your price range can sometimes be difficult. This is why I’ve done the research for you and compiled a list of the top 5 selling distortion pedals for under 100 bucks. These are all great effects pedals that I have had the privilege to play over the years, and they all produce a great sound. 1. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal ($99.99) This Ibanez distortion pedal is a reissue of the early Vintage Tube Screamers that carried a larger price tag, but has many of the same components and classic tones that made the original such a popular choice among guitarists.It produces great tones, and is perfect for playing classic... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – Electro-Harmonix XO Metal Muff

Written by admin on February 7, 2009 – 10:16 pm -

Today, I’ll be reviewing the Electro-Harmonix XO Metal Muff with Top Boost Distortion effects pedal for the guitar. First off I gotta say that this pedal is awesome. It is perfect for anyone looking for a pedal that can deliver really heavy, shredding distortion sounds as well as  warm over driven distortion tones. Electro Harmonix is known for producing a variety of distortion flavors, and this pedal is the ultimate offering to metal players. It can go from low to extreme and the sounds it creates are very potent and flexible. Sound Quality: This Distortion Pedal can achieve a wide range of high quality distortion tones. The sounds it creates are really amazing and most other Distortion Pedals can’t compete. Example Sounds Settings... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Written by admin on January 30, 2009 – 7:13 pm -

This iconic red effects pedal is a legend among guitar players. It produces a tone that sounds like it came straight from the 60s. This is the Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face Pedal, which is a remake of the fuzz pedal that Jimi Hendrix and other musicians used to achieve their legendary sounds. This Fuzz pedal closely follows the design of it’s forefathers that made their sounds so legendary. It is made to the original vintage specs, and has the same Germanium PNP transistor design contained in it. This Fuzz pedal rocks straight out of the box, and no extra mods are required to get real Jimi Hendrix-like tones.  Plug this into a Stratocaster, crank a Tube Amp and let the Purple Haze fill the room. Overall Quality: This Fuzz pedal is... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Written by admin on January 29, 2009 – 7:20 pm -

Most guitar players view this as being one of the best distortion pedals around. It is a reissue of the classic Tube Screamer, and is made of many of the same components, and shares the same tonal qualities as the original. This tone of course is best described as some serious overdrive. The Ibanez TS9 comes equipped with tone, drive and level controls to help shape its distinctive sound. The Ibanez Tube Screamer provides really nice, crisp sounds that will work with any guitar and amp setup you could imagine. It makes it sounds like you are playing through a vintage Tube Amp cranked on overdrive. It really performs great at what it does, and it should definitely be the next addition to your setup. it is built quite solidly and looks like... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – Boss MT-2 Metal Zone

Written by admin on January 28, 2009 – 4:13 pm -

I have been using the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Effects Pedal in my setup for a few years, and I have to say, this thing rocks! It offers precision tone controls that allow you to dial in the perfect amount of room shaking, sustain filled distortion. The Boss MT-2 Metal Zone comes equipped with a 3-Band EQ also which allows you to set your High and Low shelving, as well as tweak the mid band parametric sounds. The pedal also allows you to control the overall volume level, and distortion level. This pedal can achieve a variety of different distortion sounds because of the EQ Tone controls on the pedals front. All of the sounds though are HEAVY. This pedal is designed for Hard Rock and Metal in mind. It allows you to really nail blazing solos, ... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Distortion Pedal

Written by admin on January 27, 2009 – 2:04 pm -

For this review, I will be taking a look at the most recent addition to my effects pedal chain, the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Distortion / Sustainer pedal. This effects pedal is a reissued model of the legendary Electro-Harmonix USA Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer Pedal made popular in the 70′s. It’s claim to fame is the harmonic like distortion, and near limitless sustain it can produce. I bought this pedal because I was actually in the market for a good quality fuzz pedal, and this thing does not disappoint. It has a great fuzz tone, and the three control knobs really make it easy to dial in just the right sound.  The Big Muff Distortion has the standard volume knob to control the output level of the pedal, a sustain knob to... more


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Distortion Pedal Review – BOSS SD-1 – Super Overdrive Pedal

Written by admin on January 26, 2009 – 7:09 pm -

This Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal has been in my setup for nearly 10 years now, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. This pedal came out in the mid-80s, and the tones that this pedal produces are really something else. It  provides a warm, smooth overdriven sound that makes it sound like you’re playing through a classic Tube amp. The great thing about this pedal is that it maintains your picking nuances while playing, even while played on the highest drive setting. Overall Quality: The Boss-SD1 Super Overdrive pedal is practically bullet proof. It has a heavy steel casing, solid feeling control knobs, tight fitting input jacks and a sturdy rubber base. I have never had an issue with anything malfunctioning on this unit since... more


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