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clare_bear · 07-02-2008, 01:22 PM

Would you say fuzz works better on single note riffs, compared with chords? I know the likes of Josh Homme (and of course Jimi) uses fuzz and wah together to make some great chordal tones, but do you use your fuzz more for single note stuff or chords?

suityou316 · 07-02-2008, 01:35 PM

Can depend on the flavour of Fuzz.
Personally I prefer Big Muff type Fuzz on power chords, punk or grunge style and Fuzz Face type Fuzz on single noter lines through a neck pickup (especially the P90 in the neck of my BFG)

Gojirosan · 07-02-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clare_bear

Would you say fuzz works better on single note riffs, compared with chords?

No. It works on both, but I think fuzz is really at it's best on power chords.

jalapeno · 07-02-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gojirosan

No. It works on both, but I think fuzz is really at it's best on power chords.

Dude. Isley Brothers' Summer Breeze. 'Nuff said.

Rocker · 07-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Rolling Stones, Satisfaction.

clare_bear · 07-02-2008, 02:56 PM

My question was precipitated by trying to make a decision as to what I should have on my pedalboard! I like the idea of having a fuzz pedal on there (as I like the sound), but I'm not sure how much I'll need it. Also, it sounds good as single notes, but I'm not convinced that I'm happy with the powerchord sound. I think my preference for fuzz may lie with single note use, anyway, and I don't have a wah on the 'board, so I'm even less inclined to use fuzz for chords. So, do I have the fuzz or swap it for the DS-2, which, to my ears at least, has quite a fuzzy tone on the Turbo II setting with the distortion cranked right up (for single note stuff). I am also living in hope that the band will want to some Nirvana tracks at some stage!

I think I may be able to fit both pedals on, but I suspect four dirt pedals may be overkill (the other 2 being the Goji-modied SD-1, and the TC Electronic dual distortion).

Lixarto · 07-02-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by clare_bear

I suspect four dirt pedals may be overkill

Nonsense.
I will, one day, sort my pedal board, and there'll be more than four!

Zap

clare_bear · 07-02-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lixarto

Nonsense.
I will, one day, sort my pedal board, and there'll be more than four!

Zap

In that case, I might be alright

Lixarto · 07-02-2008, 03:10 PM

If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing!

Zap

jalapeno · 07-02-2008, 03:14 PM

If you're gigging, it's best to have one pedal per tone - even if it's a duplicate. Bending over in the dark twiddling knobs (leave it), with the stress of being on stage is not a good idea.

Bit of masking tape & felt pen describing the tone will also help.

07-02-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
clare_bear Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9,624	Fuzz Would you say fuzz works better on single note riffs, compared with chords? I know the likes of Josh Homme (and of course Jimi) uses fuzz and wah together to make some great chordal tones, but do you use your fuzz more for single note stuff or chords? __________________ http://www.blinkwatch.co.uk - the band http://www.myspace.com/clarebearmusic - my stuff http://www.myspace.com/sunofphaeton - electronica/rock stuff

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07-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#6
clare_bear Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9,624	My question was precipitated by trying to make a decision as to what I should have on my pedalboard! I like the idea of having a fuzz pedal on there (as I like the sound), but I'm not sure how much I'll need it. Also, it sounds good as single notes, but I'm not convinced that I'm happy with the powerchord sound. I think my preference for fuzz may lie with single note use, anyway, and I don't have a wah on the 'board, so I'm even less inclined to use fuzz for chords. So, do I have the fuzz or swap it for the DS-2, which, to my ears at least, has quite a fuzzy tone on the Turbo II setting with the distortion cranked right up (for single note stuff). I am also living in hope that the band will want to some Nirvana tracks at some stage! I think I may be able to fit both pedals on, but I suspect four dirt pedals may be overkill (the other 2 being the Goji-modied SD-1, and the TC Electronic dual distortion). __________________ http://www.blinkwatch.co.uk - the band http://www.myspace.com/clarebearmusic - my stuff http://www.myspace.com/sunofphaeton - electronica/rock stuff

07-02-2008, 03:10 PM	#9
Lixarto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Eleven-Day Empire Posts: 15,697	If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing! Zap __________________ Feel like Lazy Sadie She knows which way the wind blows

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07-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
suityou316 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,633	Can depend on the flavour of Fuzz. Personally I prefer Big Muff type Fuzz on power chords, punk or grunge style and Fuzz Face type Fuzz on single noter lines through a neck pickup (especially the P90 in the neck of my BFG)