Speaking from personal experience, the Velvet Fuzz into the Mick side of the D&M Drive is a wonder to hear. You guys have helped me tame my pedalboard in a big way, and encouraged me to pick up pedals I’d ordinarily steer well clear of (such as fuzz and chorus) to the point where they are now integral assets as part of my playing. I’m pretty sure that’s the very definition of inspiring. Keep it coming!
I love a bit of subtle chorus, stereo always helps. Gives that Wide sound. For a nice rich chorus I prefer analogue to digital, though digi can be nice too. My #1 chorus is the Arion SCH-1 from way back (the SCH-Z is very similar)
I don't think their is anything that gets me more excited than seeing a TPS episode strictly dedicated to fuzz. Fuzz Heads rejoice! P.S. The very first time I heard the ProAnalog Devices MKIV on your show I started looking online to buy one and I haven't stopped looking. One day it will be mine. They are bloody glorious sounding.
Hey guys! Great video! I recently got my first fuzz pedal after trying nearly every fuzz at my local music store. I ended up falling in love with the Velvet Fuzz. It just spoke to me in ways that others didn’t, and I literally couldn’t get a bad sound out of it. I’m really pleased to see you guys giving it the love it deserves!!
I used a fuzz probe for years. The trick is to tune it to the key that you are playing in so when its just making crazy noise its in the the right key. You also want to start the base tone low so when you step on it it doesn't destroy everyone in the room.
I would recommend: -Function F(x) Cluster Fuzz -Magnetic Effects White Atom -Dr Scientist Frazz Dazzler -Earthquaker Devices Terminal Thank you for your great content!!!
This was an awesome episode! Loved Mick’s playing thru the Fuzz Factory 7 while Dan messed with the stab control, that thing gets wild. Also really liked the MKIV. The velvet fuzz seems like a very usable fuzz tone, a lot tamer but definitely still a fuzz.
Today was the first day, in 12 years of owning a FuzzFactory, that i have ever played my FF and thought, "i should try to turn that knob that way to get more of that sound" and actually had it do something that sounded like i wanted it to. then coming home and watching mick messing with the knobs on the fuzz probe, having watched the entirety of his FuzzFactory experience ( but with two more knobs, cause, you know, the 5 knob was too simple...) was very satisfying.
Always bang on Shows, gentlemen! I too, am a big fan of Scotty’s work. He once let the Cat out of the bag, and told me the secret ingredient that makes his pedals so unique. He calls it “The Shellcracker”.
Not a dullard amongst the pedals today, every single one uniquely different in function and tone. ZVEX is a company that despite how much I like fuzz does stuff that is so a) awesome and b) beyond my capabilities to make musical, but everyone who can and does deserve respect for making it look easy. I'm hoping for an octave fuzz show soon that looks at the various types of octave fuzz. As great as the Octavia is, it is most certainly not the only game in town and would be nice to see the progression of that type of effect.
Day 1 at the mental health facility. The doctors have started me on a treatment of Simon & Garfunkel and Michael Bublé. I know this is all in my best intrest but I still yearn for the righteous noise of yesteryear. The kind of noise that will make you set your chesthair on fire. I’m not allowed to go anywhere near a Zvex pedal anymore. Life is bland and the road to recovery is still long and weary.
in mr. vex' defense, the FuzzFactory is a very versatile, useful pedal once you take the time to learn how to use it. i've had mine 12 years and i feel like i finally have a glimpse of how to use it intentionally, and all of a sudden i'm liking it. i have had this dumb thing on my board for 12 Fuzzing years and i finally know how to use it to get from one sound i like to another sound i like.
My favorite guitar had some TLC! Love when you play that Collings JR Mick. So much so that I (foolishly) purchased the parts to build my own! This intro reinvigorated me to continue with the project. Love that soapbar bite and the simplicity of 1 pickup for ROCK!
I was never big into fuzz. To say I'm picky on it, is putting it lightly. I just started watching this video. The VERY first Fuzz pedal that Mick is playing in the start of this video is PERFECT to my ears.
Please do a crazy fuzz episode, and please include as many of these as possible: FuzzHugger AB-Synth FuzzHugger Phantom Arcade DOD Carcosa Spaceman Sputnik (or Sputnik II) ShiftLine Termofuzz EQD Data Corrupter MellowTone Wolf Computer MidFi Electronics Glitch Computer Thank you for finally glancing down this rabbit hole, I have been waiting for this tangent since the start. Keep up the great work, gents.
I hadn't got that far into the podcast when I saw it I just commented instantly. But, I'd still prefer a traditional 'Exp. In' instead of a theremin (the same way I'd like an Exp. In on TC rev2 pedals instead of their mash thing). Allows you a bit more accurate foot control.
You guys have inspired me so I recently bought my first fuzz pedal after having played the guitar for nearly 20 years! I just never really liked that sound and always opted for a more distorted/overdriven gain sound as I love all kinds of music but especially heavier stuff. But recently I’ve been listening to more Doom and sludgy/stoner heavy stuff and the fuzz is all over those styles! So I went down to my local store and grabbed a Jupiter by Walrus audio and I have to say I LOVE IT!!! Can’t believe I never did it sooner thanks guys!
On this episode Dan and Mick call whales with fuzz pedals. I have never been a fuzz person but your last couple episodes are changing me over quick. Love the show guys!!
Dan hit the nail on the head when he said of the Velvet Fuzz, "If you'v tried a bunch of fuzzes that haven't worked for you, that's definitely an option". I tried a bunch and bought the Velvet Fuzz. The controls will get you just about anywhere you want to go in Fuzzland.
Still got my original 1973 colorsound fuzz in its box, unused.You are most welcome to try it out for a comparison of these newer pedals. Great show as usual.
The Fuzz Probe is probably my favorite fuzz ever made. I love not being able to predict what happens, and thrive on the possibilities. This was a great episode guys!
As a huge fan of zvex pedals for many years now I’d love to see you guys do a zvex episode, trying out a whole bunch of their pedals, from the crazy fuzzes to the seek wah and seek term, maybe the sonar, ringtone etc.
Thank you very much guys for showing some very cool alternative modern fuzzes! That Thorpy is an incredible sounding fuzz and for everything this year! Keep the videos coming!! Happy new year
You should definitely try Devi Ever and Death By Audio fuzzes. Catalinbread guys also do some cool insane fuzz like the Antichthon and the Perseus. I had the Teaser Stallion for years, is one of the first oscillating distortions ever made (2003-2004, I guess), like a ProCo Rat, but with a footswitchable killer oscillation.
Velvet Fuzz is the first fuzz I've owned, not to mention, the first I've used. I love it, but have NOTHING to compare it to yet. I've always been curious about everything that Catalinbread makes. What have you heard that could lean towards this REALLY BROKEN sound?
Matthew Shanley It's not from Catalinbread, but check out the TPS videos with the Hudson Broadcast that Mick mentioned in this video. It does the spitting, broken sound in a really cool way.
I think Devi Ever and Death By Audio are the best choices if you're looking for a really "broken sound". They make pretty weird and experimental pedals, like delays and reverbs with fuzz option, etc. But those pedals can even be useful in more conventional music (Nels Cline of Wilco uses a lot of Devi Ever and Z-Vex pedals). Catalinbread stuff is also great, they don't do the Teaser Stallion anymore, but they still make a lot of cool fuzzes like the Perseus (low octave "velcro" fuzz) and the Antichthon (an insane fuzz with trem-like oscillations). Also the Karma Suture is an amazing fuzz inspired by the Harmonic Percolator (used by Steve Albini). Catalinbread stuff is not "fucked up" like DE and DBA, they're very versatile, but you can make them sound crazy if you need.
Recently gained an interest in pedals after putting together my own little board for university so I can get a familiar tone on a wide variety of amps. I always do a quick search on your channel before buying anything and found myself watching your videos for pure entertainment value. Good stuff guys keep it up!
After decades of avoiding fuzz I've struggled over the last couple of years to find a fuzz I could live with. I started with a couple of the Dunlop units, but was unsatisfied. Continued my search with an EQD unit, and liked many of the sounds but the inherent unpredictability drive me nuts. I've settled in the JRAD WTF, for now. Thank you for the information on some units I'd not yet considered.
I’ve recently been using my Hamstead Odyssey at gigs and, as well as being an incredible EQ, compressor, boost, overdrive..., it Fuzzes like crazy..super surprised by how well it turns into a fuzz and how you’re able to bring in clarity if you need it clear and cutting. Thanks for showcasing that pedal, well worth it. Look into proanalog next !
Another fuzz you guys would love is the pelican noise works pelitaur. It was the fuzz that made me love fuzzes, heaps of usable sounds, it blends two fuzz circuits together
Best content on You Tube. Standard. You took a chance and have produced best channel by a country mile. Audio quality is amazing. Sleep well for making the world a better place. Respect ✊
I own a FF7. Yes, the Zvex fuzz can make those crazy sounds and more. But they are also really versatile regarding sane sounding fuzz sounds and I think you could have shown more of this aspect of the pedal. It sounds great into a flanger or phaser too. Anyways, love the show keep it up.
You do get a lot for that especially heavy price tag.If I was choosing a single pedal for an entire Drive - Fuzz section, that would likely be it.For a long time, I used the Fat Fuzz Factory exclusively. Great cleans with the volume rolled down.
The DOD Carcosa is worth checking out. More polite than the Fuzz Factory, but almost as tweakable. For maximum weirdness, try the Mid-Fi Electronics Clari(not), which actually an envelope controlled delay/vibrato, but has a rippin' fuzz built in.
Pretty sure I suggested this video idea a while back, and I still think it would make for a very interesting one: A video going through the catalog of the current different fender combo amps showing their differences and similarities and how each of them take pedals.
We would like to do this. Maybe not all of them, but the key touch point. Fender are good people, no doubt they will help us out with the amps we don’t have. Hmmmm. I really want a Bassman as it goes. Mick here. Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Interesting data: the really nice sounding silicon transistors in the veteran are 2N3904, one of the cheapest and most common silicon transistor in the world.
ROTFL - The cacophony at 31 min. had my cat looking at me like, "What the bleedin' hell is THAT?" Gotta say, that Thorpy sounds magnificent. And I generally don't like fuzz.
Hardly ever get to use fuzz in my gig, but I keep a little rig at home just for fuzz based playtime! And my morning cuppa always comes in a pedal show mug now. Decent brew vessel.
It made me laugh when you guys started by saying "This episode is not about vintage fuzz" and then it zooms in on the board and there's a Mojo vibe. I was thinking "Or is it???"
I bought the Veteran and the strength is mostly in the smooth dail which makes it uncompromisingly close to a fuzz face if it's all the way on. Dail it off to make it the versatile pedal that it is. I'm also really happy it had the boost because I never leave the fuzz on alone. Any other fuzz pedal would have bored me without the boost. Now fuzz is all I know. The boost is a range master clone as well so very classic rock with right amp and setting. The bias could just be a little bit better. The dying batteri spittery is done better on other pedals or for real in vintage ones.
Favourite thing might to be minimise the fuzz side and just make the boost take over and be the mythical modded treble booster Tony Iommi used to get his sounds for at least the first three Sabbath albums.
Awesome as usual! I’ve been wanting the fuzz factory for a while now, but couldn’t really think of where to use it... don’t care sounds soooo sexy and weird! and, that’s what I like Also, seems like you guys are worried about time a lot and not having too much chit chat. I personally enjoy watching you guys tell story’s and fuck around! It’s probably that, the vast knowledge you guys have, the great quality of the show and of course the pedal, amps, guitars etc.. that make this my favorite show to watch each week! Well, this and Vikings. Hahah Take care guys! Hope you had a good holiday
That Pedal Show Anytime! Thanks for putting out such an awesome show! Like I’ve said in previous comments, I’ve been watching you guys since the “how to use delay” (don’t remember exact title) episode and it’s only gotten better.
John Barrowman is awesome on guitar 🎸 awesome video guys. I’m on the verge of this rabbit hole and this video was brilliant. I’ve subbed. So pleased i found your channel at the start of my electric guitar journey
This is crazy.. crazy.. crazy.. too cool, too awesome - how you guys always manage to keep things fresh and interesting is amazing. Wishing you a great year of gear 2018!
When push comes to shove a “junior” always gives up the goods and that is a very good one, Do Collings wind their own P’ups or is that another brand? Pete.
Fuzz fun!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m definitely in the older style fuzz face camp, but definitely had forays into some unusual pedals. Maybe try the: 1). Shift Line Termo Fuzz 2). Function(fx) Clusterfuzz Both sound unbelievably great, and are a weekends worth of fun each (at least)!!!!!!!!! Cheers!!!!!
What happened? How come all of your pedals sound broken? 😁 I don't like fuzz generally, but I love watching you guys enjoy them and I still learn plenty from the episode - see you next Friday!
Couple things: 1. The bias knob on the thorpy= yes. 2. Dan, play more atonal stuff. 3. The QOTSA impersonation was hilarious but needed more mids. ;) 4. I used to have a fuzz probe, it was a fun pedal but just so impractical for any frequent application.
Quick recommendation guys, the Foxx Tone Machine and its derivatives. Tone City have the Fuxx Fuzz (yes, really) for cheap, and the Orange Fur Coat was based on the Foxx pedal (fur coat/foxx, see what they did?). I think it's the next "evolution" from tone bender/fuzz face/big muff pedals. Just something you might want to explore!
Great timing for this video. Sweetwater delivered my Big Muff Nano Pi this very day, had to pause the video halfway through to play some unadulterated FILTH! Rawr! (edited for over excited typo)
Scott Holiday (Rival Sons) is a big user of the Fuzz Probe, he makes it sounds great, not sure if I could. The Deep Trip fuzzes he uses sound great too!
When it comes to fuzz the King Tone MiniFuzz Si, and my Trombetta Rotobone GE/SI are all I need. BUT, the Thorpy Veteran Si is just about the best tweedy overdrive pedal I've ever had. I don't use it as a fuzz.
random note but i love briefly being able to see the neck profile near the nut of your guitar(s). Puts it all into context a litttle bit. We can talk all day about 'this ones like this' but sometimes I just want to see what that neck would feel like to schwang.
ill take what I can get. the occasional gimpse in this vid while leaning over to adjust pedals was insightful. Any players' view angles are prob sick. note: players view for a player that stares at the neck while playing, not someone who is actually good
guitars look so different from the cockpit view versus the 'as seen on musicians friend stock photo view where every fretboard is brazilian and every neck is modern c shape'
for instance 27:35 I learned more about that tele than I have by watching all of your previous videos. Profile, fingerboard thickness. Nut slot cut. Looks like a joy to play, probably feels like a 50s? tele but sounds like a 70s (added snap due to maple to rosewood ratio) anyway
This show should be on Saturday nights 8pm BBC1. I for one, would definitely watch.
Great idea, but unfortunately I fear we'll be in the minority of TV licence fee payers, even though we're the sensible ones. :)
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Speaking from personal experience, the Velvet Fuzz into the Mick side of the D&M Drive is a wonder to hear. You guys have helped me tame my pedalboard in a big way, and encouraged me to pick up pedals I’d ordinarily steer well clear of (such as fuzz and chorus) to the point where they are now integral assets as part of my playing. I’m pretty sure that’s the very definition of inspiring. Keep it coming!
Agree on Chorus. Have you heard the Maxon Ambient Stereo Chorus? Jeepers. What a beauty.
I love a bit of subtle chorus, stereo always helps. Gives that Wide sound. For a nice rich chorus I prefer analogue to digital, though digi can be nice too. My #1 chorus is the Arion SCH-1 from way back (the SCH-Z is very similar)
Arion/Rocktek - good call, that man.
Just don't step too hard on 'em. Mine got broked. Sadness.
As a proud owner of the fuzzfactory, it delights to me to see it get a run. It's insanely good.
So psyched to finally see some ZVex on the board! Cheers!
I LOVE it when Dan yells "YEAH!!!" when overcome by tone
Invigorating, isn't it??
I don't think their is anything that gets me more excited than seeing a TPS episode strictly dedicated to fuzz. Fuzz Heads rejoice!
P.S. The very first time I heard the ProAnalog Devices MKIV on your show I started looking online to buy one and I haven't stopped looking. One day it will be mine. They are bloody glorious sounding.
Hey guys! Great video! I recently got my first fuzz pedal after trying nearly every fuzz at my local music store. I ended up falling in love with the Velvet Fuzz. It just spoke to me in ways that others didn’t, and I literally couldn’t get a bad sound out of it. I’m really pleased to see you guys giving it the love it deserves!!
I used a fuzz probe for years. The trick is to tune it to the key that you are playing in so when its just making crazy noise its in the the right key. You also want to start the base tone low so when you step on it it doesn't destroy everyone in the room.
Aha, love that idea!
I would recommend:
-Function F(x) Cluster Fuzz
-Magnetic Effects White Atom
-Dr Scientist Frazz Dazzler
-Earthquaker Devices Terminal
Thank you for your great content!!!
Nolan G hell yeah to the White Atom. Love it. Magnetic Effects Solar Bender is also, as Dan says, “aces”.
Two things: 1) if I win the lottery I will pay Dan to sit in and scream “yeah!” Or “ahhhh” while I play, and 2) EarthQuaker Devices Erupter fuzz.
+Sean McGrew hahahaha! I’m there!! :))
@@ThatPedalShow and HOOF!
TC Electronic - "Check out my awesome new Mash switch."
ZVEX - "Hold my beer..."
+Kyle Brenneman hahahah
p90's are definitely my favourite pickup, especially with fuzz! sounds amazing!
I'm 20 seconds in and the Tone already makes me wanna get something with Humbuckers, stick a fuzz in front of an amp and rip away. Sounds fantastic!
Luke Mcfarlane he isn’t using HB, its a dog ear p90, but I know what you mean.
Juan José Bolado Hadad I know he's using P-90s, I just said I want to use Humbuckers.
I hear that! So....the SG arrives tomorrow.LOL.
D & M are great for my tone, but not for my bank balance.
Dual P-90s wired in a humbuckery configuration is loads of (noisy) fun.
I would say that we need to see that Collings more, but than I'm going to want one. You guys just made me buy an AC15, btw.
I love my fuzz factory. It’s pretty tweakable and versatile and really fun to experiment with
That Analogman vid was spectacular. I went and bought two Fuzzfaces(JDF2&JHF1) after watching that one! Now I have my sights on that Wampler!
Exactly, I don't like most of the fuzzes, but the Wampler Velvet does it for me! It's great for sounds like Gilmmour and Johnson!
The Wampler Velvet Fuzz was specifically designed to sound like Eric Johnson.
You got that Matt Bellamy tone with the probe. Nice!
This was an awesome episode! Loved Mick’s playing thru the Fuzz Factory 7 while Dan messed with the stab control, that thing gets wild. Also really liked the MKIV. The velvet fuzz seems like a very usable fuzz tone, a lot tamer but definitely still a fuzz.
Today was the first day, in 12 years of owning a FuzzFactory, that i have ever played my FF and thought, "i should try to turn that knob that way to get more of that sound" and actually had it do something that sounded like i wanted it to. then coming home and watching mick messing with the knobs on the fuzz probe, having watched the entirety of his FuzzFactory experience ( but with two more knobs, cause, you know, the 5 knob was too simple...) was very satisfying.
Always bang on Shows, gentlemen! I too, am a big fan of Scotty’s work. He once let the Cat out of the bag, and told me the secret ingredient that makes his pedals so unique. He calls it “The Shellcracker”.
Not a dullard amongst the pedals today, every single one uniquely different in function and tone. ZVEX is a company that despite how much I like fuzz does stuff that is so a) awesome and b) beyond my capabilities to make musical, but everyone who can and does deserve respect for making it look easy.
I'm hoping for an octave fuzz show soon that looks at the various types of octave fuzz. As great as the Octavia is, it is most certainly not the only game in town and would be nice to see the progression of that type of effect.
Just had my Germanium Muff come in the mail this week. 2018 is the year of the fuzz 🤘
Man alive. Checking myself into a mental institution after hearing the zvex stuff
Day 1 at the mental health facility. The doctors have started me on a treatment of Simon & Garfunkel and Michael Bublé. I know this is all in my best intrest but I still yearn for the righteous noise of yesteryear. The kind of noise that will make you set your chesthair on fire. I’m not allowed to go anywhere near a Zvex pedal anymore. Life is bland and the road to recovery is still long and weary.
in mr. vex' defense, the FuzzFactory is a very versatile, useful pedal once you take the time to learn how to use it. i've had mine 12 years and i feel like i finally have a glimpse of how to use it intentionally, and all of a sudden i'm liking it.
i have had this dumb thing on my board for 12 Fuzzing years and i finally know how to use it to get from one sound i like to another sound i like.
Someone forgot to mention was Matt Bellamy of muse he has a fuzz factory built in to some of his guitars.
My favorite guitar had some TLC! Love when you play that Collings JR Mick. So much so that I (foolishly) purchased the parts to build my own! This intro reinvigorated me to continue with the project. Love that soapbar bite and the simplicity of 1 pickup for ROCK!
It is a veritably fabulous guitar. Good luck with the build. If you can do it 10 per cent as well as Collings it’ll be utterly awesome. ;0)
I am a silly, silly boy. That is a dog ear P90, not a soapbar! Dog ears bite, soap bars get you clean, right? lol :P
I was never big into fuzz. To say I'm picky on it, is putting it lightly. I just started watching this video. The VERY first Fuzz pedal that Mick is playing in the start of this video is PERFECT to my ears.
Please do a crazy fuzz episode, and please include as many of these as possible:
FuzzHugger AB-Synth
FuzzHugger Phantom Arcade
DOD Carcosa
Spaceman Sputnik (or Sputnik II)
ShiftLine Termofuzz
EQD Data Corrupter
MellowTone Wolf Computer
MidFi Electronics Glitch Computer
Thank you for finally glancing down this rabbit hole, I have been waiting for this tangent since the start.
Keep up the great work, gents.
We feel it may be a tangent that is elongated Jesse! Thanks for watching!
30:32 That stab control is absolutely amazing hooooly moly someone make a version of this where there's an expression input for this
I hadn't got that far into the podcast when I saw it I just commented instantly.
But, I'd still prefer a traditional 'Exp. In' instead of a theremin (the same way I'd like an Exp. In on TC rev2 pedals instead of their mash thing). Allows you a bit more accurate foot control.
Yeah the probe is it's own thing, which is cool but so is practicality.
You guys have inspired me so I recently bought my first fuzz pedal after having played the guitar for nearly 20 years! I just never really liked that sound and always opted for a more distorted/overdriven gain sound as I love all kinds of music but especially heavier stuff. But recently I’ve been listening to more Doom and sludgy/stoner heavy stuff and the fuzz is all over those styles! So I went down to my local store and grabbed a Jupiter by Walrus audio and I have to say I LOVE IT!!! Can’t believe I never did it sooner thanks guys!
On this episode Dan and Mick call whales with fuzz pedals. I have never been a fuzz person but your last couple episodes are changing me over quick. Love the show guys!!
I agree totally!!!! Especially when they demonstrate how the guitar cleans up with volume the pot.
Dan hit the nail on the head when he said of the Velvet Fuzz, "If you'v tried a bunch of fuzzes that haven't worked for you, that's definitely an option". I tried a bunch and bought the Velvet Fuzz. The controls will get you just about anywhere you want to go in Fuzzland.
Guitars, amps, strings and picks all make me play atonal, the last thing I need is a pedal to compound the issue!
Works for me! (Mick here)
Still got my original 1973 colorsound fuzz in its box, unused.You are most welcome to try it out for a comparison of these newer pedals. Great show as usual.
you guys need to get some death by audio on the show
The Fuzz Probe is probably my favorite fuzz ever made. I love not being able to predict what happens, and thrive on the possibilities. This was a great episode guys!
As a huge fan of zvex pedals for many years now I’d love to see you guys do a zvex episode, trying out a whole bunch of their pedals, from the crazy fuzzes to the seek wah and seek term, maybe the sonar, ringtone etc.
Mick, I've not seen as much finger probing (TM Zvex) since my last prostate exam. There was nearly as much squealing too.
Thank you very much guys for showing some very cool alternative modern fuzzes! That Thorpy is an incredible sounding fuzz and for everything this year! Keep the videos coming!! Happy new year
You guys are my favorite CZcams channel! You have me so excited to run wet dry! Just saving up for a good Aby! Any how! Keep em coming boys!
You should definitely try Devi Ever and Death By Audio fuzzes. Catalinbread guys also do some cool insane fuzz like the Antichthon and the Perseus. I had the Teaser Stallion for years, is one of the first oscillating distortions ever made (2003-2004, I guess), like a ProCo Rat, but with a footswitchable killer oscillation.
Velvet Fuzz is the first fuzz I've owned, not to mention, the first I've used. I love it, but have NOTHING to compare it to yet. I've always been curious about everything that Catalinbread makes. What have you heard that could lean towards this REALLY BROKEN sound?
Matthew Shanley It's not from Catalinbread, but check out the TPS videos with the Hudson Broadcast that Mick mentioned in this video. It does the spitting, broken sound in a really cool way.
I think Devi Ever and Death By Audio are the best choices if you're looking for a really "broken sound". They make pretty weird and experimental pedals, like delays and reverbs with fuzz option, etc. But those pedals can even be useful in more conventional music (Nels Cline of Wilco uses a lot of Devi Ever and Z-Vex pedals). Catalinbread stuff is also great, they don't do the Teaser Stallion anymore, but they still make a lot of cool fuzzes like the Perseus (low octave "velcro" fuzz) and the Antichthon (an insane fuzz with trem-like oscillations). Also the Karma Suture is an amazing fuzz inspired by the Harmonic Percolator (used by Steve Albini). Catalinbread stuff is not "fucked up" like DE and DBA, they're very versatile, but you can make them sound crazy if you need.
I love how you guys try diving into something weird like the fuzz probe. Next you should try the Walrus Audio Janus!
Recently gained an interest in pedals after putting together my own little board for university so I can get a familiar tone on a wide variety of amps. I always do a quick search on your channel before buying anything and found myself watching your videos for pure entertainment value. Good stuff guys keep it up!
Cheers Adam, welcome aboard! And good luck at Uni. Best years of my life (Mick here), apart from the last five or so. :0)
Happy New Year guys. A welcome return. Here’s to a tone filled 2018!
After decades of avoiding fuzz I've struggled over the last couple of years to find a fuzz I could live with. I started with a couple of the Dunlop units, but was unsatisfied. Continued my search with an EQD unit, and liked many of the sounds but the inherent unpredictability drive me nuts. I've settled in the JRAD WTF, for now. Thank you for the information on some units I'd not yet considered.
I’ve recently been using my Hamstead Odyssey at gigs and, as well as being an incredible EQ, compressor, boost, overdrive..., it Fuzzes like crazy..super surprised by how well it turns into a fuzz and how you’re able to bring in clarity if you need it clear and cutting. Thanks for showcasing that pedal, well worth it. Look into proanalog next !
Yep, the wampler RULES. I've got one and it's stayed when other good fuzzes have been booted.
Another fuzz you guys would love is the pelican noise works pelitaur. It was the fuzz that made me love fuzzes, heaps of usable sounds, it blends two fuzz circuits together
Best content on You Tube. Standard. You took a chance and have produced best channel by a country mile. Audio quality is amazing. Sleep well for making the world a better place. Respect ✊
Nothing makes me gurn with joy like fuzz. However my fuzz factory always gets lost in my live mix. I'm excited to watch this video.
Just picked up an army green veteran pedal, amazing pedal and loving the boost side!
I’ve been playing my DBA Fuzz War for 4 weeks now. Probably the most diverse fuzz pedals I’ve played so far.
I own a FF7. Yes, the Zvex fuzz can make those crazy sounds and more. But they are also really versatile regarding sane sounding fuzz sounds and I think you could have shown more of this aspect of the pedal. It sounds great into a flanger or phaser too.
Anyways, love the show keep it up.
You do get a lot for that especially heavy price tag.If I was choosing a single pedal for an entire Drive - Fuzz section, that would likely be it.For a long time, I used the Fat Fuzz Factory exclusively. Great cleans with the volume rolled down.
Excellent video, as ever. For part two definitely get the Dr Scientist Frazz Dazzler if you can!
The DOD Carcosa is worth checking out. More polite than the Fuzz Factory, but almost as tweakable.
For maximum weirdness, try the Mid-Fi Electronics Clari(not), which actually an envelope controlled delay/vibrato, but has a rippin' fuzz built in.
Pretty sure I suggested this video idea a while back, and I still think it would make for a very interesting one: A video going through the catalog of the current different fender combo amps showing their differences and similarities and how each of them take pedals.
We would like to do this. Maybe not all of them, but the key touch point. Fender are good people, no doubt they will help us out with the amps we don’t have. Hmmmm. I really want a Bassman as it goes. Mick here. Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Sounds like a pretty good excuse to acquire a Bassman..... ;)
Fantastic episode. Love my Zvex Fuzzolo. Massive tone!!!!
Velvet Fuzz was designed to be a Fuzz into a cranked Marshall so it has that nice, velvety-smooth tone! Great fuzz/distortion sounds :)
Interesting data: the really nice sounding silicon transistors in the veteran are 2N3904, one of the cheapest and most common silicon transistor in the world.
It’s about time the junior returns.
ROTFL - The cacophony at 31 min. had my cat looking at me like, "What the bleedin' hell is THAT?" Gotta say, that Thorpy sounds magnificent. And I generally don't like fuzz.
Just bought a velvet fuzz and became afraid of getting lost in the mix. So I tried putting a byoc range master in front. That is awesome!!!
Hardly ever get to use fuzz in my gig, but I keep a little rig at home just for fuzz based playtime! And my morning cuppa always comes in a pedal show mug now. Decent brew vessel.
I've grown to love this show so much. Really look forward to it every week now.
+Derrek Bax That great D, thanks so much :)
It made me laugh when you guys started by saying "This episode is not about vintage fuzz" and then it zooms in on the board and there's a Mojo vibe. I was thinking "Or is it???"
I bought the Veteran and the strength is mostly in the smooth dail which makes it uncompromisingly close to a fuzz face if it's all the way on. Dail it off to make it the versatile pedal that it is. I'm also really happy it had the boost because I never leave the fuzz on alone. Any other fuzz pedal would have bored me without the boost. Now fuzz is all I know. The boost is a range master clone as well so very classic rock with right amp and setting. The bias could just be a little bit better. The dying batteri spittery is done better on other pedals or for real in vintage ones.
Favourite thing might to be minimise the fuzz side and just make the boost take over and be the mythical modded treble booster Tony Iommi used to get his sounds for at least the first three Sabbath albums.
Awesome as usual!
I’ve been wanting the fuzz factory for a while now, but couldn’t really think of where to use it... don’t care sounds soooo sexy and weird!
and, that’s what I like
Also, seems like you guys are worried about time a lot and not having too much chit chat.
I personally enjoy watching you guys tell story’s and fuck around!
It’s probably that, the vast knowledge you guys have, the great quality of the show and of course the pedal, amps, guitars etc.. that make this my favorite show to watch each week!
Well, this and Vikings. Hahah
Take care guys!
Hope you had a good holiday
Thank you Noah. We’re stoked you enjoy the show and our chatter - thank you for giving us your time!
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Anytime! Thanks for putting out such an awesome show!
Like I’ve said in previous comments, I’ve been watching you guys since the “how to use delay” (don’t remember exact title) episode and it’s only gotten better.
John Barrowman is awesome on guitar 🎸 awesome video guys. I’m on the verge of this rabbit hole and this video was brilliant. I’ve subbed. So pleased i found your channel at the start of my electric guitar journey
This is crazy.. crazy.. crazy.. too cool, too awesome - how you guys always manage to keep things fresh and interesting is amazing. Wishing you a great year of gear 2018!
Good thing I already have the ThorpyFX The Veteran Silicon so looks like I'll save some money from this weeks video ;)
I've been waiting for this episode for AGES! So excited!
It’ll be the first of a few.... sooo many cool new fuzzes out there.
New mugs you say? You'd be well proud of the tea stains in my TPS mug. What a trooper.
thank fuzz it's friday!
First time I heard David Gilmour hit those notes on the intro of "sorrow" I really fell in love with fuzz tones. Great show guys.
LOVE that Collings!
So do I. :0)
If/when you're going to get that Collings I-35, which pickups are you going to choose?
When push comes to shove a “junior” always gives up the goods and that is a very good one, Do Collings wind their own P’ups or is that another brand? Pete.
ptrisonic Lollars
Now that is the silicon veteran! (Still love my germanium tho)
Fuzz fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m definitely in the older style fuzz face camp, but definitely had forays into some unusual pedals.
Maybe try the:
1). Shift Line Termo Fuzz
2). Function(fx) Clusterfuzz
Both sound unbelievably great, and are a weekends worth of fun each (at least)!!!!!!!!!
Cheers!!!!!
Great vid. Too much fun. I still don’t know what to buy. In 40 years never owned or used a fuzz.
What happened? How come all of your pedals sound broken? 😁 I don't like fuzz generally, but I love watching you guys enjoy them and I still learn plenty from the episode - see you next Friday!
"We're sort of teetering at the top of a fuzzy slope here..."
Subtle, almost transparent, tasteful. That truly is the Klon of TPS logos.
@31:20, best moment in That Pedal Show history, will never be topped.
A year later, I came here to say that it has yet to be topped.
You've demonstrated the reason why we love Zvex pedals, especially FF :=))) Thank you:-)
Couple things:
1. The bias knob on the thorpy= yes.
2. Dan, play more atonal stuff.
3. The QOTSA impersonation was hilarious but needed more mids. ;)
4. I used to have a fuzz probe, it was a fun pedal but just so impractical for any frequent application.
Love that Wampler Velvet Fuzz. Brian is so cool too. So Passionate about Tone and the Pedals he creates.
Quick recommendation guys, the Foxx Tone Machine and its derivatives. Tone City have the Fuxx Fuzz (yes, really) for cheap, and the Orange Fur Coat was based on the Foxx pedal (fur coat/foxx, see what they did?). I think it's the next "evolution" from tone bender/fuzz face/big muff pedals. Just something you might want to explore!
Great timing for this video. Sweetwater delivered my Big Muff Nano Pi this very day, had to pause the video halfway through to play some unadulterated FILTH! Rawr! (edited for over excited typo)
Scott Holiday (Rival Sons) is a big user of the Fuzz Probe, he makes it sounds great, not sure if I could. The Deep Trip fuzzes he uses sound great too!
I never like fuzz until I started watching this channel. I've learned a lot. Thanks, guys.
When it comes to fuzz the King Tone MiniFuzz Si, and my Trombetta Rotobone GE/SI are all I need. BUT, the Thorpy Veteran Si is just about the best tweedy overdrive pedal I've ever had. I don't use it as a fuzz.
I have requested this so many times! Buzzing to finally get to watch it :)
That was great fun to watch-amazing, crazy sounds! You must check out the Basic Audio stuff-probably the widest range of fuzz anywhere. Cheers!
I feel the need to binge watch Rhubarb And Custard for some reason.
30:19 Dan finally finds the perfect fuzz note!
Dan's always bragging about how long he has known about stuff..."I've been a fan of _blank_ for ages"
I really like that ProAnalog. The Veteran is cool too.
That 1st pedal was superb
random note but i love briefly being able to see the neck profile near the nut of your guitar(s). Puts it all into context a litttle bit. We can talk all day about 'this ones like this' but sometimes I just want to see what that neck would feel like to schwang.
How would you like to see it Scott? We’re going to compare Dan’s two Teles next week, so maybe we can get into that. Cheers!
ill take what I can get. the occasional gimpse in this vid while leaning over to adjust pedals was insightful. Any players' view angles are prob sick. note: players view for a player that stares at the neck while playing, not someone who is actually good
guitars look so different from the cockpit view versus the 'as seen on musicians friend stock photo view where every fretboard is brazilian and every neck is modern c shape'
for instance 27:35 I learned more about that tele than I have by watching all of your previous videos. Profile, fingerboard thickness. Nut slot cut. Looks like a joy to play, probably feels like a 50s? tele but sounds like a 70s (added snap due to maple to rosewood ratio) anyway
oh my word fuzz really is all you need!
We watched this last week and a ZVex Fuzz Factory popped up on for a steal Craigslist this morning. Now it's on my board and it's EPIC