Big Muff Shootout: Vintage V.S. Reissue

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Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal or just blowing smoke. In the comments let me know what your favorite recordings are where Big Muffs are used, your favorite artists that use them, and your favorite Big Muff reissue!
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Demos of JHS Pedals Big Muff Mods:
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod: • JHS Pedals EHX OpAmp B...
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod: • JHS Pedals EHX Triangl...
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod: • JHS Pedals - EHX Green...
Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod: • JHS EHX Nano Big Muff ...
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Guitar Josh plays in this episode:
Revelator SuperTone
Gear in this video:
0:35 Teisco Delay
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0:35 Teisco Fuzz
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0:35 Teisco Boost
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2:04 JHS Pedals Switchback
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2:14 JHS Pedals Red Remote
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3:12 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue
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3:14 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V1 Triangle
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3:34 Guild Foxey Lady
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5:52 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue
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5:56 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V4/V5 Op-Amp
reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix...
7:30 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue
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7:31 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V7 Green Russian
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9:17 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff
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9:20 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff NYC
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10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod
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10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod
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10:38 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod
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Record Time:
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
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Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
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@kibbles1053 5 лет назад

I think it is so cool that you are out here always talking about non-JHS pedals. It is obviously that are passionate about everything pedal-related, and not just your own work.

@imannonymous7707 5 лет назад

Thats a fact , i agree

@markwoodward7016 5 лет назад

Absolutely. First time watching and very impressed. Josh is passionate and not trying to sell his pedals. Mind you, that makes me very interested in buying his pedals. Honest down to earth guy!

@kibbles1053 5 лет назад

Mark Woodward, his name is Josh Scott, founder of JHS Pedals. He makes great stuff.

@squirelova1815 4 года назад

Josh is to pedals kinda what Les Paul was to recording inventiveness. "The Alabama Wizard". Funny how they're both ginger.

@pstrokeslibsarctic 4 года назад

Yeah I always watch his videos and never buy his stuffs LOL just because I’m too poor

@tpedroso 5 лет назад

Surprised at how true to the originals these reissues are. Great video, thks

@tpedroso 5 лет назад

Oh, and green muff for me

@gmofftarki 5 лет назад

I couldn't tell the difference in the original muff, thought the original op-amp sounded better, liked the green reissue better, liked the reissue NYC better. For me, I think I'd probably go with green reissue as well.

@danvandal4127 5 лет назад

I heard all of the originals being more "airy", for lack of better words. The reissues seemed kind of tamed but really close.

@lousekoya1803 5 лет назад

Yes me too !!.........probably done by passionat people !!

@steffenla4 5 лет назад

The NYC wes the closest to me. Almost impossible to tell apart. The Russian was the furthest apart, but that might be down to individual component variations. All were really good.

@TurtleGamers1 4 года назад

EHX got to be my favorite pedal-company... They make such good pedals and 90% of them are at such an affordable price - which is important for me, an 18 year old with no money.

@abaker2921 3 года назад

Check behringer

@luisfelipenicodemus2055 3 года назад

yeah.... try living in brazil

@garmen- 2 года назад

Behringer

@lundsweden 2 года назад

EHX used to be considered expensive! The difference is we became used to boutique pricing, and EHX have dropped their prices a bit!

@test_pc_user 2 года назад

@@luisfelipenicodemus2055 why would anyone want to do that lol

@kevinmurtagh4996 3 года назад

I’m my opinion, J Mascis is the quintessential Big Muff guy. He’s actually somewhat of a vintage Big Muff hoarder. He has like 50 of them on the shelf at his house.

@PageandPlant4Life 2 года назад

Everyone says that a big muff gets lost in the mix, but J is always front and center to my ears

@kevinmurtagh4996 2 года назад

@@PageandPlant4Life That’s for two reasons- one is that if you are only a “power trio” the mix is not much of an issue. Secondly, J has said that he owns and has tried hundreds of vintage Big Muffs that have the tone he’s looking for. I guess I’m mainly just thinking of the reissue ones. My experience with those is that they have zero midrange, which actually sounds killer! But it’s notoriously difficult to record, especially with a band with multiple guitars. But you’re right- when you see Dino live, you hear J loud and clear!

@PageandPlant4Life 2 года назад

@@kevinmurtagh4996 Definitely some power in that power trio, even the bass is overdriven.. coming thru a bass and guitar rig.. Dinosaur Jr. needs to be heard live to really "get it"

@SimonSawal 2 года назад

Put your tubescreamer or booster like a soul food or little green wonder past big muff and you’ll have more presence and power in your sound

@silasfitzgerald7887 2 года назад

@@SimonSawal yeah J runs an OD into his muff

@danadrian2752 5 лет назад

Ah yes, the Teisco Analog Delay was my favorite Big Muff

@davidcastellanos881 5 лет назад

Beauty clean

@PaulaCoots 5 лет назад

Pristine! No flub at all!

@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes 3 года назад

My 90s Danelectro Dan Echo does the "tone shift delay" thing just slightly, the delays slightly drop in pitch. I think maybe the chip is going a bit wonky in it's old age but it sounds cool.

@robertwesly2060 5 лет назад

Sovtek/Russian And thanks for all you do, including the inherent wittiness of your commentary.

@mustyguitar 4 года назад

lol

@joekimberlin264 4 года назад

i had 70's op-amp in the early 80's in HS, didn't come with the adapter, so when the battery died i tried to make an adapter from an old lamp cord. that was the end of the muff and my pedal mod career, best to leave some things to the experts : ) i've never told anyone that story, feels good to dump that shame, thought that was one i'd take to the grave.

@davegraham716 2 года назад

Hahahah!!!! Great comment!!!!

@charlesstilez8484 2 года назад

no transformer eh?

@msmoniz 5 лет назад

Yeah Siamese Dream is in the echelon of "all killer, no filler" albums. A songwriting and sonic masterpiece from start to finish, soup to nuts! I used to love cranking it in my car which had a full aftermarket stereo system with subwoofers back in 93/94. I felt enveloped by the music when I would crank it in there on aimless drives.

@garthosborn8400 3 года назад

I bought a Big Muff when I was in the Air Force in 1975. I was young and didn't know anything. Now I'm old and still don't know anything. Wonderful video. I love your channel, Josh!

@BlueBarrier782 4 года назад

This is why I'm glad Josh made the Muffuleta. I'm tired of having 3 big muffs on my board lol.

@axelbergstrom3644 5 лет назад

Thank you for being one of those guys who doesn't play boring bluesriffs and just solo when showcasing pedals.

@squirelova1815 4 года назад

Indiana Jones on seeing the '69 BigMuff- "That belongs in a Museum!"

@victorpradella 5 лет назад

The green russian sounds better for me. Awesome video, love muffs!

@Harvehful 3 года назад

Totally agree

@slucas380 3 года назад

🇧🇷🇧🇷

@JohnFoley1701 3 года назад

I agree, it sounds more sonically pure, if that makes sense.

@johngorgis 3 года назад

its a phenomenal on bass

@grrrahg 3 года назад

Hands downtrend best to my ears. Some good Ronson sounds in there. I think he used Colorsound and Tonebender. Off to check out a Russian Big Muff.

@MechMK1 4 года назад

Old or new, the sound of a Big Muff will always warm my heart. It's such a great sound, and I honestly can't get enough of it.

@bigblob27 5 лет назад

David Gilmour immediately comes to mind when I hear 'Big Muff', the Comfortably Numb tone in particular. Also the dry solo from Dogs, that tone is unreal!

@Zetamen7 5 лет назад

"Quiet" from Siamese Dream is such an underrated song and it's the muff sound that I chase

@iddqd85 4 года назад

Right? So massive. 💯

@ShredShed 4 года назад

Me too. The plane flies high is pretty great too

@swissarmyknight4306 4 года назад

The "Today" tone has caused a lifelong big muff addiction for me. I'll be trying to quit for the rest of my life.

@justinbowlin8723 4 года назад

If I had to pick an SD song that most made me want to buy a Big Muff, it was probably Rocket. But yes, Quiet is amazing

@surike 4 года назад

I love that song

@Rowe4900candymachine 5 лет назад

The nano big muff should be called a muff change my mind.

@Santiagoalva24 5 лет назад

Rowe 4900 Snack Candy Vending Machine no, I won’t

@youravgdoomfan398 5 лет назад

But the muff already exists

@davidozab2753 4 года назад

Little Muff

@joshuaallgood7030 4 года назад

Yeah, the Muff Fuzz/Overdrive. Built a DIY one of those on a breadboard and it was killer. Schematic: beavisaudio.com/schematics/Electro-Harmonix-Muff-Fuzz-Transistor-Schematic.htm

@supergamer303 4 года назад

or a yes muff

@jonathanwapner6262 5 лет назад

SIAMESE DREAM is THE quintessential Big Muff album. On the shootout, I prefer: Original Triangle New Op Amp Original Russian NYC are identical Overall, the Op Amp Reissue is my favorite.

@DareBear2099 5 лет назад

Jonathan Wapner same here, I also own it lol it’s on my pedal board now lol

@CappyRev 5 лет назад

Eh, I'll take J Mascis on the first three Dinosaur Jr records any day.

@joebowles06 5 лет назад

I want to know how many Muffs Siamese Dream sold.

@jonathanwapner6262 5 лет назад

@@joebowles06 Whatever that number is, I can amount for 8 of them.

@joebowles06 5 лет назад

@@jonathanwapner6262 I've only got one (tone wicker), but I've only been into pedals for less than a year. It was my first one too. I'd definitely pick up a used green russian or op amp if I found one at a decent price. One of the best things about Big Muffs is you can get most of the modern ones on the used market for ~$50-60.

@zintzcalibration 5 лет назад

The early Black Keys Big Muff sounds are amazing

@fpsknifer9906 5 лет назад

I don't think I could single out which Big Muff might be the "best", but one thing's for sure - there's no such thing as a bad Big Muff.

@Scaramanga7 5 лет назад

Dave Gilmour’s use of the Muff is fantastic, and I’ve heard some stuff Adrian Belew did with one that sounds divine.

@PiPArtemis Год назад

Whatever was used in the signal chain for "Ball & Biscuit" by White Stripes is my favorite fuzz tone I've ever heard. Puts a smile on my face every time

@cheapdirt6963 Год назад

Was about to comment the same 🤜🤛 I believe it was the big muff pi, cuz it was specifically the first pedal I ever bought because of “Elephant” and learning about Jack Whites rig at the time. One day it vanished, now I’ve got the reissue and watching them go head to head in this vid was special ❤

@homunculusSZN 4 месяца назад

He did use a Big Muff on those records

@aidenj5144 Год назад

JHS y'all are just amazing!! You always promote other pedals and still feature your own and it makes me want JHS pedals more, I've been watching y'all almost religiously for a few months now and it's taught me so much about pedals and what to look for and how to dial them into what I want them to sound like. You're just amazing and nothing short of it!!

@jhspedals Год назад

thank you!

@kingfriso 5 лет назад

the editing and coloring of this channel is really well done. Love the content as well!

@wayne2150 5 лет назад

I have all of the big muff reissues. They're all fantastic! Each one has special sonic characteristics that make them unique. Whenever I've had a bad week, I plug up to one of these ... And they never fail to make me smile. Cheers from NYC! (The home of the Big Muff!). 😉 Thank you very much for posting this. Always appreciated. 👍

@middle_pickup 4 года назад

11:05 Josh, i have terrible news the future is NOT fine!

@MacAJ1874 3 года назад

Especially if that fat arse Trump is still in power. How on earth he was voted in is a mystery to rest of the world..

@middle_pickup 3 года назад

@@MacAJ1874 It's called the electoral college.

@MacAJ1874 3 года назад

@@middle_pickup Where we come from its called Fuckwittery. Idiots let loose with a vote.

@coolerthanyou9548 3 года назад

@@MacAJ1874 why bring politics into it? especially if all you are going to do is be an ignorant asshat

@danhorsfallmusic7411 3 года назад

@@coolerthanyou9548 agreed. Biden is worse than trump anyway

@TheTeleBandit 5 лет назад

Best RU-vid video of the month. Possibly the year. Thank you Josh! Your review of the Green Russian and the Triangle Muff were awesome.

@davidcox5588 2 года назад

Josh - I really enjoy your vids! Been playing for 40 years and still learn a great deal by hearing your pedal knowledge!

@reverberateddreams7958 5 лет назад

I’ve been wating for this sooo bad. This is my favorite JHS video and i love JHS videos!

@lionellonardon4222 5 лет назад

My favorite "Big Muff" album is Animals by Pink Floyd. Gilmour's tone with his Ram's Head muff and Electric Mistress blows my mind any day.

@gilibertopaparauchas5959 4 года назад

Lionello Nardon dave actually used the P1 fuzz (a.big muff clone) through a yamaha rotating speaker in animals, he started using the mistress with pink floyd in the wall

@mindfall82 4 года назад

The Skreddy P19 gets close

@sea-ferring 3 года назад

Thank you for the reference - I just started exploring all of the different incarnations of the Big Muff Pi on a breadboard - this pedal has a fascinating history.

@josequiles7 5 лет назад

grateful to be living in this very timeline where you put out this great content, love it, tremendous job. godspeed to you, your friends & fam and everything that has made this possible. best regards!

@t.h.4995 5 лет назад

Dinosaur Jr gets my vote for BM usage. "You're Living All Over Me" or "Where You Been". Y.L.A.O.M is the better album, W.Y.B. got better tones.

@eldong5250 5 лет назад

hard agree

@JR-dd4ec 5 лет назад

Yes!!!!

@SimAlex20000 5 лет назад

bug is an underrated album and "budge" & "let it ride" are amazing guitar sounds

@axelbergstrom3644 5 лет назад

God damn j mascis was the jimi hendrix of the 90s

@DaveJacoby 5 лет назад

I'm a Green Mind fan myself. Love the others but kept GM in constant rotation that summer, to the point I regard it as one long song.

@americanvelcrofilms 5 лет назад

Siamese Dream is one of my top 10 albums of all time! I listened to it countless times as a teenager, seriously one of the best 90's rock records. The B-Sides are all awesome too! I think from the Shootout I have to go with the Op-Amp reissue - I need to snag one of those. I have owned a Black Russian Big Muff & the American silver box Big Muff (currently). Sold the Russian for almost double the price I paid for it 5 years after I got it. Great vid!

@fireballchaser 10 месяцев назад

Looking at the prices on Reverb, if I sold my 90's Soviet Muff I could get almost 10 times what I paid it.

@zerosoma33 6 месяцев назад

Yayyy!! Smashing Pumpkins!! I still have some of my collectors items from the 90s and 2000s. I was a superfan. Not really following what they do now for obvious reasons, but I was OBSESSED with them back in the day. Glad to hear a shout out.

@reymhd7655 4 года назад

The White Stripes’ “dead leaves and the dirty ground” has BM written all over it

@dougthealligator 3 года назад

The fuzz on Little Acorns is probably my favorite from them

@gmofftarki 5 лет назад

I find myself amused by the fact that the Teisco pedals just have the english names for the effects on them, written in katakana. "Buustaa" (Booster) "Faazu"(Fuzz) and "Direi" (Delay). Bit on the nose there.

@omarbell4579 5 лет назад

I don't read any Japanese script so I speculated those words are Japanese pronounciation of English words. Glad I was right haha

@worshipguitarjapan 5 лет назад

Katakana rules!!!!

@danielbell4007 5 лет назад

Impossibaru!

@brettjames9088 5 лет назад

Lol direi

@KneedleKnees 4 года назад

It's also a handy tip if you happen to be in Japan and don't know a specific word for something. Just say the English word but do it basically as an anime sub character and, most of the time, people will know or have an idea of what you're talking about

@markabr13 5 лет назад

Love the Green Russian reissue. Got it for some amazing Gilmour tones.

@kosmicwizard 4 года назад

My favourite ended up being the JHS modded nano big muff w/ moon pi mod! Great job, Josh! Thank you!

@theraindog9141 5 месяцев назад

When I was about 18 I built a Big Muff with a local pedal builder. After we put it together he sent me home with a bag of transistors to swap out and play around with to get the sound I wanted because of the stories about the parts variations. It was crazy how big and crunchy mine ended up being compared to the modern reissue one of my friends had. I wish I still had that pedal

@youngtough00 5 лет назад

Mudhoney's Superfuzz Big Muff is probably my favorite recording using a muff. Also some of the Dead Meadow stuff.

@acadianr2leger 5 лет назад

siamese dream is one of my favourite albums of the 90’s , i was listening to it when it first came out and i’m still listening to it today🤘🏻

@Rand_al_Thor372 4 года назад

You need to check out Gish, their first and arguably their best.

@angleofattack5942 Год назад

Hummer and Mayonaise are some of my favorite songs. The tone from that big muff is just huge. Its hard not to fall in love with.

@worshipguitarjapan 5 лет назад

Hey Josh!! Thanks for the shoot-out!!! I have a Big Muff with tone wicker and LOVED the Russian Muff!!!

@MathieuAlepin 4 года назад

I really dig the JHS Green Russian Moscow Mod. Found one on Reverb that's on its way. Looking forward to hearing what I can make out of it. Brilliant stuff! Keep up the good work. I think there needs to Be more videos about it. It's such a great sounding pedal.

@error8418 5 лет назад

Amazing how close they got the reissues to the original ones. Especially the triangle ones sound pretty much identical. I really like your appreciation for other pedal makers!

@imantssafronovs9245 4 года назад

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel yesterday, I've watched about 10 videos by now.

@joeblack007forever 5 лет назад

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! Very interesting and useful as I finally no longer need to search and navigate from video to video to hear the difference. :)

@barefootbeardedwizardry 5 лет назад

Oh & thanks for getting the vid out early enough for me to watch on lunch 👍👍

@photog_matt_elder 5 лет назад

Favorite (modern) Muff usage: Julian Lage's recordings with John Zorn's band "Insurrection." Jules used a JHS Morning Glory into Op-Amp Big Muff Pi reissue.

@howardanderson3061 5 лет назад

Another Killer video blog, it’s so awesome that you do this. Thanks again

@thechannelforeverything2170 5 лет назад

They did a really stellar job on the reissues, really gotta check these out.

@simonmarcotte2432 4 года назад

White Stripes album 'Elephant' is one of my favorite Big Muff album.(along with Siamese Dream) Jack White stacks a Big Muff and a Digitech Whammy for most solos and leads and it rips your head off. I Just got the Op-Amp re-issue and it's amazing. More bite and clarity then a standard muff (that I also like very much). I used a lot of different Muffs over the years, one that I really like is the Bass Big Muff, based on the Russian Muff with a switch for bass boost/normal/dry. Any bass player should have one.

@soundlyadam 5 лет назад

Big Muff reissue #2! Op amp sound is great

@HanlonRazor 4 года назад

I love, love the green reissue. I have played it with singles and humbuckers, through amps with different power sections, at they all sound great.

@sda5150 4 года назад

Thank you that was a perfect way to see the difference between each of the muffs.. The re-issues are really close too

@SimAlex20000 5 лет назад

the reissue triangle muff is the best distortion i have ever played. i am willing to die on this hill. it is full-bodied, so much girth and depth to it, it's just incredible at stage volumes.

@blakeburress 4 года назад

My first memory of trying a guitar pedal was a green Muff in the late 90's. Didn't blow my hair back at the time, but nowadays you'd have to pry my EQD Hoof from my cold, dead hands.

@EzyoMusic 4 года назад

This video helped me choose between the Big Muff variants. At first, I wanted the Green Russian reissue, but upon discovering the op-amp version, I went and got taht instead. Love it!

@espinela 5 лет назад

Great stuff, thanks Josh!

@RockOfGreece 3 года назад

I had the classic big muff for several years but it started breaking apart so for some time I borrowed my bassist's green big muff pi bass, that he didn't use. I loved it so much that I sold my classic to buy the bass one from my bassist. It seemed to have much more destructive gain but at the same time it was more controlled, less fizzy and that low end... My god I know I don't need that much low end but it even makes my small blues jr sound impressive. Let alone my jcm2000 head. Very studio friendly too. Underrated bass pedal for guitar, you guys should try it. I have heard that it is based on the russian one.

@glisteningkabana8154 5 лет назад

Loved the green Russian reissue! The Smashing Pumpkins first album ‘Gish’ is also killer!

@JohnDoe-pq8yw 4 года назад

The op-amp because I had it when I was supposed to be in High School. I learn so much from your channel, thank you!!!!

@lucasdelgado4659 5 лет назад

Excellent demo!! I have the Sovtek version that I bought in 1995. Love your videos! Thank you!!

@joseescobar8807 4 года назад

Siamese Dream has great non-single songs that hold up well.

@BassGPS 4 года назад

I haven’t looked through all 1.2k comments but a quick scroll says that no one is talking about the Big Muff for BASS. I bought my green Big Muff EH/Sovtek in 94/95 after hearing Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five. Their debut record is covered in deep rich fuzz tones.

@samuelmccartt9166 4 года назад

I love this video. I'd love to see more vintage vs reissue videos because it's really helpful to hear the difference and it could save you a bunch of money by not buying vintage pedals if you don't need to.

@jordwin036 3 года назад

my fav big muff sound/moment is either when the distortion kicks in after the intro in Cherub Rock or the big sustained chord at the end of Mayonaise

@SeanKerns 5 лет назад

Man, that triangle reissue is sweet. I've had a love/hate thing with muffs since I sold my 90's green Sovtek. The one I've liked the best so far is the Op Amp reissue. Instant Siamese Dream.

@agentzero12 5 лет назад

I absolutely love my op amp reissue. Sustain and volume up, tone switch off and destroy.

@stevesorrell9835 5 лет назад

#1 and #3 Great video! The new ones really stack up. 👍🏻 David Gilmour, Comfortably Numb!

@josephfemoyer7218 Год назад

Some of THE coolest videos right here

@lousekoya1803 4 года назад

What a great video as usual Josh !.........thanks !...............from Quebec

@Russell1982 Год назад

Love this, the reissue sounds so good compared to the originals, especially the triangles. I have the op-amp but plan on grabbing the others too. Fav big muff album has to be either Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins or Without a Sound by Dinosaur Jr.

@Dirtrum 5 лет назад

My favorite Muff tone is stuff like Fripp did on King Crimson's Starless.

@CockySoupNazi 3 года назад

He used a Guild Foxey Lady which is a Triangle Big Muff. The Triangle Big Muff reissue nails the fripp tone.

@mil182 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video. Siamese Dream was the record that got me into Fuzz pedals. I’m really happy with the op amp reissue, it’s a lot of fun. Teenage Wrist has been getting some really cool fuzz sounds lately, they have a song “Mary” from last year and their guitar player said he used a Russian green muff on that track.

@EasyHeat 5 лет назад

Green Russian was my first Muff. I have a sweet spot for the tone of that one. Also amazing on bass. Great video! Much love. Cheers!

@BrandonLeeBach 5 лет назад

Dinosaur Jr "Where You Been" J Mascis + '76 Ram's Head

@davelawson8494 4 года назад

I have one, it's the best Muff IMO. I am old school, 70's Santana and Pink Floyd. Also Montrose first album

@michaelcullen5955 5 лет назад

J. Mascis in every way is the reason I play guitar (and why I like Big Muffs)

@danielbell4007 5 лет назад

I was surprised recently by the teisco stuff too! Excited to see/hear more!

@genericstain 5 лет назад

I can’t say enough good things about what these videos do for the pedal-loving community, man. I keep rewatching this while I eagerly anticipate the next upload! So thanks for the time and effort you put in. Side note: If you haven’t already, you should make a JHS reddit account! There’s so many gear subs and your products come up as a talking point often enough that it would be worthwhile. I think it could be a cool way to interact with that realm of the JHS fan base :) Anywho, thanks again for the steady stream of content!

@KneedleKnees 4 года назад

J Mascis. Anything he's ever done. That's my favorite album with a big muff. Also, I think Mike Kinsella uses a muff for the solo on the Owen song "A Bird in Hand" on the At Home with Owen album. But I could be totally mistaken on that one

@AngelarmSpartan777 5 лет назад

5:05 Triangle Less Talk More Rock!!! 6:50 Op-Amp 8:29 Green Russian 10:00 NYC I do suggest watching the whole thing though. A lot of cool information.

@profxpedals2009 5 лет назад

Thanks for this shoot out! Your videos are awesome!

@alvarom45 5 лет назад

"Celebrity Death Match style".. loved that. Great episode for sure as well. Thank you for what you do.

@EuphoricTincture 4 года назад

Veruca Salt's "American Thighs" is one of my favorite albums that has the signature Big Muff sound. Personally, I'm a sucker for the green Russian Big Muff. :)

@juliotiusanen902 Год назад

Holy moly! Thanks for the recommendation... Veruca Salt sounds awesome!

@JTroskaTV 5 лет назад

I have your Muffuletta pedal and it’s interesting because it quickly becomes apparent that the “best” Muff is the one that works best between the particular guitar and amp used. For my semi-hollow with humbuckers, I like the Green Russian mode best. For my single coils through my amp, I like the Triangle mode. But through my friend’s amp the Ram’s Head mode is better.

@lingfoto 3 года назад

Man, this videos, sometimes, are better than netflix.

@chrislemky2611 4 года назад

Good job on the reissues. I like the Green Russian. My favorite Muff albums are by The Violet Burning - their self titled release in ‘96, and their 2011 trilogy, “The Story Of Our Lives”.

@moreorlesslikeso 3 года назад

Would have been interesting to have the Ram's Head version covered, too, as I got the impression that it's considered to be quite sought after.

@OFR 5 лет назад

I've been a Big Muff user since the 70s, and owned all kinds of versions, like the Guild Foxey Lady. When Mike Matthews made the first reissue (called the RED ARMY, I think 1989) it was amazing and $19 cost for dealers (I bought 6 for our store) and they were amazing. I prefer the sound of the Red Army to all the other ones I had. Wish I had kept one, but they got too valuable. My favorite fuzz replaced it, the Texas Tornado by Crews Maniac Sound from the 90s.

@OFR 5 лет назад

GREAT explanations, btw - this really makes it clear what we're hearing.

@PhilMoseleyMusic 5 лет назад

I have Green Russian reissue and it's simply fantastic. Amazing tones. Great video! They got them pretty well matched to the originals in most of these, thats cool!

@GnarlyCharly 5 лет назад

Wonderful video, as always, KEEP IT UP!!!!!!

@phantasmagora6542 2 года назад

What I noticed in several of these OG vs RI shootouts now is that the OGs always seem to sound a little bit more open and dynamic, especially the Triangle, Op-Amp, and Ram's Head which had not been released at the time of this video. Of course, the RIs benefit from consistency and smaller size. The Green Russian was spot on and I actually preferred the Nano slightly over the 2000s BMP. My favorite Big Muff tone would probably be Gilmour's work on Animals or The Wall.

@darksidebilly 4 года назад

My fav is the Rams Head big muff, the wall gilmour tone!

@andyfrank2928 5 лет назад

Siamese Dream changed my life. My son calls it the Smashing Big Muffkins pedal, and now so do I.

@shadowgiratinasevilclone1357 5 лет назад

To this day, my favorite is still the ever so increasingly rare black Russian V8. Great chunky fuzz that sounds great on everything from guitars to synths and the filter has so much character, I've drawn out the schematic and I'm breadboarding a Eurorack-compatible circuit now!

@zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc 5 лет назад

I've never heard anyone mention the "little big muff", a budget version of the big muff. It only has a volume knob and a tone switch. The circuit board is identical to the big muff, with the sustain knob hard wired on full, and the tone switch goes from all the way up to all the way down. The tone switch is useless, and I rewired mine so I could put a pot in the circuit. Then I took out the resister and jumper wire and wired a pot where the sustain knob should be. I now have a regular big muff. I did all this back in the late 70's when I got it, and still have it today. I wish I still had my original cry baby and Roland phase 2. Way more useful pedals.