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The History of Fuzz Pedals

Jeremy Brieske — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:01:29 +0000

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

For those under age 70, the sound of a distorted guitar might as well be violins. This “broken” sound is so natural to us, most can’t imagine popular music — especially rock — without it.

Fuzz (being different than distortion or overdrive…hang with me), is fifty! And to celebrate? We shall talk and write articles about this event. Check out fuzz connoisseur William Weir’s article in The Atlantic, “50 Years of Making Fuzz, the Sound That Defines Rock ‘n’ Roll.” This article includes some great sound samples of early fuzz adopters.

Also, from WNYC Public Radio, an excellent conversation with Weir and Mike Matthews, founder of Electro-Harmonix, who talks about the fuzz boxes he’s been building since 1969, including the ever-popular Big Muff.

Electro-Harmonix Giveaway! Win an EHX Memory Boy Deluxe Delay Pedal

Jeremy Brieske — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:38:49 +0000

I just want to say that Hank at Effects Bay has the coolest giveaways! His most recent contest is no exception.

Up for grabs right now is an Electro Harmonix Memory Boy Deluxe analog delay pedal. This is a great pedal from one of the top analog effects builders EVER, and sells for $179.

If you’re not familiar with this pedal, here’s some product info:

The Deluxe Memory Boy is the newest member of the iconic Memory Man family. It carries on the family tradition with new performance aspects that give it unique power and metronomic definition.

Quality IC’s deliver warm and organic tones while the new Tap tempo allows you to always be in perfect sync with the groove. Choose from five note divisions for metronomic variance while staying in sync and always on the mark. The added EFX loop integrates your pedals to follow the groove with tonal dexterity .Use an expression pedal to control your modulations for performance flexibility. The Deluxe Memory Boy is slick, smart and always on time.

Features:

Pure analog IC’s

Tap Tempo with footswitch control
5 selectable note subdivisions
EFX loop
Expression pedal with multiple functions
Multi waveform modulation

Entry Deadline: May 5, 2010
Get It: Click Here to Enter

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Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Distortion Pedals at Guitar Center

Jeremy Brieske — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:18:47 +0000

These are currently the top 10 best-selling overdrive, distortion, fuzz and boost pedals at Guitar Center.

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Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Distortion Pedals at Musicians Friend

Jeremy Brieske — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:56:08 +0000

These are currently the top selling overdrive, distortion, fuzz and boost pedals at Musicians Friend.

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