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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Electro-Harmonix
Color: Black
EAN: 0683274010014
Item Dimensions: 525750160340
Label: Electro-Harmonix
Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix
Model: CLASSICSBIGMUFFPIRUS
MPN: CLASSICSBIGMUFFPIRUS
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Electro-Harmonix
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Special Features: The pedal that started it all! The distortion that countless musicians such as Hendrix and Santana relied on for its rich, creamy, violin-like sustain. A timeless piece, the Big Muff has been defining the sound of rock guitar for the past 30 years. From Pink Floyd to the Chemical Brothers to Korn, everyone wants a piece of the 'Pi!
Studio: Electro-Harmonix

Features:

• Classic crunchy distortion
• Violin-like sustain
• Volume, sustain, and tone controls
• Super-tough housing

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The pedal that started it all! The distortion that countless musicians such as Hendrix and Santana relied on for its rich, creamy, violin-like sustain. A timeless piece, the Big Muff has been defining the sound of rock guitar for the past 30 years. From Pink Floyd to the Chemical Brothers to Korn, everyone wants a piece of the 'Pi!




Rating: - Does what a muff does
Great range with more sensitive controls than the US version. Once dialed in, it sustains for days. No longer comes with the wood box, as pictured.

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Rating: - Complex Monster
I first fell in love with the Big Muff after hearing R.E.M.'s album Monster, where it's present on virtually every track. The Smashing Pumpkins, among others, also made extensive use of it. I purchased mine back in '94 and was quickly impressed by its versatility. This Russian built beast has three knobs: volume, tone, and distortion and by playing with these, you can create many different sounds. This pedal can range from a simple overdriven sound to a full out crackling, almost uncontrollable ... Read More

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Rating: - Big Muff is IT!
Everyone has known for a good while that if you wanted *clean* *distortion* get the Big Muff, no question. It is I'm happy to say the same and really better. I bought my second just a bit ago having heard of the sustain feature for the first time. Not to gild the lily but I'll be dipped. It makes it better.
I think the best and most effective thing I can say is: "get a decent used amp no "EFX" if possible. Use the "simplest" amp with ONLY Big Muff and that will 95% sure find the sound you want

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Rating: - Rich complex distortion
For years I used Rat distortion boxes for guitar and for bass. Now I play bass a lot more in bands, and find the Rat sound to be weak and one dimensional. I sold off my rat and tried out a number of other distortion boxes at a local shop and settled on the Big Muff Pi. This thing is rich. The complexity of the distortion is incredible compared to what you get with most other pedals--must be the brilliant Russian engineering behind it. It has three knobs: Volume, Sustain, and Tone. The Volume is obvious, ... Read More

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