Op-amp Big Muff Pi Fuzz Pedal Review

Sizzles in a great way

I don't have a ton of experience with fuzzes, but other fuzzes have a quacky kind of sound that isn't for me. This fuzz, on strat bridge pick up, tone at 4, volume at 5.5, is what I think fuzz should sound like. At the price, I'd recommend even if you care nothing about Smashing Pumpkins.

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Great pedal!

This pedal is amazing! Comparable to a standard big muff but in my opinion, the op amp allows for so much more control and clarity. I highly recommend!

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Finally!

I would be lying if I said I wasn't a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan. Like many others, I have been chasing that Siamese Dream tone. However, I've also been looking for a Fuzz that will work for my original music/recordings or even live. Aside from being able to get close to the Siamese Dream tone, the main thing I have been looking for in a fuzz is a great dirty, fuzzy attack that… read more doesn't sacrifice all of the bottom end in my tone. Like many others, I like owning multiple pedals and don't expect that there's one fuzz that will do exactly what I want, but the main reason I felt that most other fuzz pedals I've owned couldn't really get the sound I wanted was because of the lack of bottom end. The one that does have a nice thick low end is the swollen pickle. It's a great fuzz but I wasn't getting the 'Siamese' sustain out of it. I've tried many different Fuzz pedals from various Muffs to Fuzzrocious customs and even Helix patches. The op amp big muff is the one that is closest to the tone I'm looking for. This pedal really does want I wanted it to do. I'm not suggesting that this $80 stomp box is going to replicate the layers and layers of tracks, the pickups, the amps and the mix you hear on a record. But it does indeed have the characteristics I've been looking for as far as a blend of attack, sustain and tone without sacrificing mid and low end frequencies. This pedal is made well. The sound quality is fanatic. It's even encased in a small box that won't take up much space on your pedalboard at all. The volume, tone and sustain knobs will give you a pretty wide range of frequencies. The tone switch is cool and provides even more tonal options. And while In most cases I'm not a fan of using fuzz live, it records well and that's exactly what I wanted. If you're looking to get closer to the Siamese Dream sound, or just the sound of a '78 op amp muff in general, or if you're in the market for a quality fuzz to add to your rig, I highly recommend this pedal. I'm surprised this pedal doesn't cost more than it does. It's a no brainer at this price point. Thanks to sweet water and Ian for shipping my orders quickly and getting them to me safe and sound as always!

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A Smashing Pedal

Nasty! Fun! Take a nostalgic trip back to your college days.

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LOVE THE SOUND

It’s absolutely awesome and everything I want. The sound quality is GREAT! There is a small learning curve but it’s well worth it. I highly recommend it!

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