Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff Pi

FEBRUARY 2017 TOTAL GUITAR
Go after the enormous filth tones of Hendrix, Homme and Mascis
with this quartet of variably voiced fuzz monsters
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ou may already be aware of the original
Swollen Pickle, and this MkIIS off ers a
similar fuzz in a more ’board-friendly
footprint. Its controls are extremely powerful,
allowing you to achieve a vast array of fuzz
tones – from subtle warmth to face-melting
fi lth. This Pickle also features two internal
pots labelled Clip and Voice. Clip gives you the
option of a smooth warm fuzz all the way up
to an massive sustained fuzz, whereas Voice
sets the intensity of the external scoop
control. Besides the incredible versatility, we
also love the practical addition of a convenient
nine-volt battery door for easy access.
T
he Rusty Fuzz again takes its sonic
footprint from the Fuzz Face. For a fuzz
pedal, it’s actually relatively polite and a
bit of a challenge to get gnarly, treble-heavy
tones without use in conjunction with an
overdrive/booster. Similar to the original Fuzz
Faces, the output of the Rusty is relatively low,
but it’s great for big fat powerchords for a
Queens Of The Stone Age vibe, even if it lacks
the top-end cut for lead work. Of course,
that’s why vintage fuzz fans tend to run them
into already overdriven amps. For under £50,
though, it’s hard to fault the build quality, and
there’s true bypass switching to boot.
Way Huge Swollen
Pickle MkIIS
COMICAL NAME, COLOSSAL FUZZ
TC Electronic
Rusty Fuzz
RUST IN PIECES
TYPE: Fuzz pedals
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 9V
battery or PSU
CONTACT:
Zoom Distribution UK
01462 791100
www.khdkelectronics.com
Electro-Harmonix
www.ehx.com
Westside Distribution
0844 326 2000
www.wayhuge.com
TC Electronic
0800 917 8926
www.tcelectronic.com
AT A GLANCE
£129
£49
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