All user reviews for the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Russian

Pedal distortion / fuzz
a box in Fraille 3 large pota (volume, gain, tone)
a switch
9v battery power (no connection adapter)

USE

Very easy to use, no need for manual,
it is a robust pedal trstrs !!! a tank in a pedal board!
three pota are functional in the sense that they can be easily tourns with the foot for example.

SOUND QUALITY

Arf, one day I dteste one day I love, I think it is a good dgueu sonority, a crack, a guitar, a grsille !!!
I use it as the fuzz tone and gain almost background, or come octave of fortune with the tone between 8 and 12 pm, or as boost (thanks volume) for the distortion of my amp.
It is obvious that it does not go unnoticed, it has a sound all its own (but dirty when same lol)
The quality of this effect is very safe even when in this range, its a good vintage, or you emenant in pronfondeur of sound salitude (I love !!!)

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for more than a year soon (with long time when I threw in a corner, sorry ....), I love that sound bigmuffien so special, and I made myself do serves not only as fuzzzzz.

A very nice pedal for the price, I bought 30 euros OCCAZ without the beautiful wooden box (sniff). I would not have tried, and I did not know how to rang, the BigMuff name has fuzitude and its price on a cost decided my head! (Arf this award l)

I play cooperatively in a rock / metal style and it serves me well, it does not make spot in what I offer as my group sonority.
The big problem is the sound is really particular and periodically I need the zapper.
A try before you buy !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not make like me !!!! lol

Analog fuzz made in Russia. This pedal seems to have been cut in the armor of a tank soviet. Better not run over by the bulldozer, it could make it fart. I do not see how you can make more solid.

I noted that 7/10 for its bulky. A little narrower than the Pi Rican model, it is against higher. Food not a lot of room on a pedalboard, but too bad, she's too good!

3 classic knobs: volume, gain and tone.

Please note, no power supply 9 v battery only. This can be remedied easily by buying a specific adapter (2 € at Thomann) or by soldering a power supply cable.

UTILIZATION

Setup could not be more simple, if not the knobs that are not linear at all, except the tone or ca spends about. But once we found the sound you want, it does not touch anything.

SOUND QUALITY

So let's be honest: yes there is breath, yes it eats the signal slightly ... but my kids ... THIS SOUND !!!!

The potato monster, dynamics, I never saw that. It wad a big fat power chord of "the", and we have the same silly grin a kid who finally got his dream gift at Christmas.

There is even talk over his hot, it's downright hot. Low to break down a wall, with the treble still very present and audible. Without even changing the setting (for my part, gain at noon and at 2 tone) of a rhythmic lumberjack passes to sustain a solo gilmourien of goofy. With this monster, a basic strat crushes a guitar equipped with double balls without much problem.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this gem last ten years. The size and the power supply posed a problem for me when designing my pedalboard. So I bought a little big muf, it is really c *** compared to the russian: no definition in the sound, just an unusable sound flat and boiled for supercharged (but it does well for solos). Then there recently had big muf nano, cheap therefore re-attempt: it's better but there is still scope for a bit on the treble, less low.

Finally, the "classic" American version sounds great, but catastrophic dimensions and despite the sound of the russian I prefer; I find it a less compressed hair, slightly more airy and better defined.

So I can not do without it and it is quite what I want; must be aware that by against is a particular sound and that it is not the most versatile fuzz / distos. But for the Black Keys, Kills, White Stripes, Smashing (cherub rock: rhhhooooo, I can type my intro 50 consecutive times just for fun) or solos to Pink Floyd or Santana, is a real gem !

A stout good solid pedal distortion made in Russia! Mine is 2002.
It is true bypass (signal passes when playing without battery or without power supply), I have not spent hours compared the raw signal and bypass the pedal, but I have the impression that there loses a little, so I think to buy a loop box, but it can be means of improving something in the pedal so that the signal passes better.
Otherwise, it's good old analog. No outlet, there is only a 9v battery compartment.

I plugged mine on my PSU Big John Cioks, taking a cable "clip on" flex, ie with a 9v battery cap. I read on the net that it could generate a buzz embarrassing, but in my case it is not. However, the audio is different subsector, worse than a pile in my more "right" and less "fuzzy". It is possible that a low-end power supply problems we have buzz, so the quality of Big John protects at least this problem.

UTILIZATION

No need to book, it's like the classic big muff: a knob for volume, sustain (distortion) and a tone. It is marked on the box, but the "input" and "output" are reversed, so do not plug it mechanically without looking! Other than that, nothing surprising.

SOUND QUALITY

Ouuuyeah!
Good already, let's say the most important, for me it is very different from the usa release. It is less fuzzy, less gain, but it still stands a classic distortion.
Second, this pedal has a potato egg. I took a boost pedal, I wonder if I'll often use this pedal with lol! Is the volume reserve, the gain is very heavy!
I would say it is a little less dull and more aggressive than his American colleague. But I play a Crate BV120, an amp that is already aggressive, and this pedal does add not too much, especially since as the Big Muff us, the tone knob is very responsive, and very helpful.

To clarify one thing, however: according to your settings, if you plug in the pots that are fiddling pedal, you can find its sucks, not just dirty, but with hot frequencies. In my case, it forced me to redefine my amp settings to find what suited me: I feel that this pedal does not like it adds mediums.

OVERALL OPINION

In summary, I am very happy. I has the big muff us (current edition), and I would not say I prefer one over the other, but it is clear that they are different, it is not to do the same thing. In any case, I use a doom / stoner register, and I find my account in 2 cases. The Big Muff Russian may be a little less "typical", and I'd rather can be a bit more for doom, and the U.S. version for the stoner.
Anyway, a value. I repeat: in absolute terms, no problem to put the mains when the material is appropriate: take a power supply quality and battery adapter cable that has cost me 3 euros that is safe, reliable, bespoke for such use. on the other hand, it really changes something about the sound reproduction. Then I think it consumes less than 5 mA, so it should not be ruined battery level, I think I privilégierai this option. But it's still annoying not being able to get rid of batteries!
Another downside, alteration of the signal even if it is true bypass. may be that it is not original on my foot and it was done wrong ...

It does not return the above is done by engineers, connoisseurs, collectors.
Analog, right?

UTILIZATION

Simple and efficient with three knobs. UP

SOUND QUALITY

Fat, fuzzy, generous, silky without loss of bass. Perfect for me.
Used with bass, guitar and keyboard to test with, but no worries the above, it should sound serious.
Placed in the Hall of Fame of my favorite pedals (bass and guitar).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several years (for bass) and I tried several models or less convincing that I quickly tired.

The +:
Sound and easy to find without looking from noon to fourteen hours with any instrument plugged into it. The fat pig and versatility. (His look)

The -:
Daubé painting that part with the nail.
Track the knobs without resistance (soon it will turn on its own).
Use a battery adapter to barrel.
(It must be like that for the Russian satellites: they still work as well as others)
Soon its price.

His meager defects are not enough to hide the main quality of this pedal: the sound.
Its price starts to ignite whereas initially it was 50 € in store.
With the experience I remake this choice with eyes closed (for better listening) and also I keep one in a safe backup in case.

all is said on the comments above I have nothing to add
I will talk about the V8 version with chicken knob buttons and not the 2nd edition V7d not to be confused
The V8 is manufactured from 1999 to 2009
there are two of the V8 edition:
2nd edition True Bypass, the circuit is changing with BC547C transistor, it is recognizable with the 4 screws on the front
The first edition is not true bypass, equipped with transistor BC549C, recognizable with 6 screws in total
The two versions do not have a power outlet, unless modified so whilst living cells

UTILIZATION

RAS

SOUND QUALITY

I use it on bass, and a Fender Jbass Pbass with an Ashdown Evo amps
What's it like it or not but fans of Muse (Chris Wolstenholm) will be in heaven, we find the grain of its fuzz, I love it hot, there's bold presence and do not eat too low as a rat, coupled with an overdrive or a distortion via an LS2 we believe it almost

OVERALL OPINION

I 'used for 1 year and she let go ... So much that it pisses me, given the cost of repairing it I've found her replacement the Bass Big Muff which sounds almost like the proof? http://www.kitrae.net/music/big_muff_history2B.html # SmallBlackRussian the test is performed with a guitar so for those who are in my case, all is not finished
I confess I would rather find the original but when I see the bargain price of the V8 is abused for a longer pedal manufactured since 2009 and therefore no warranty is your risk of the So I made a cross over above this pedal initially worth queudalle ... therefore be not out either over € 100 it gets anything ...
I invite bassists to test the Zvex Mastotron as another alternative and may be slightly cheaper than Big Muff v8 Used

Pedals for distortion / fuzz - sustainer.
3 knobs: Volume, Tone, Sustain
Between A (INPUT), an output (OUTPUT)

9 volt battery power only (the only problem). But fortunately it lasts a long time (compared to other pedals I use ).................... but even when embtant ........... that's why I note STRID

UTILIZATION

One branch of a millime seconds to set up his sound and go ..

I did not have a manual when I bought it but there is really no need (for those who are used to use effects pedals)

SOUND QUALITY

The tone is incredible: it can range from the heavy and severe (distortion) sound very dirty (fuzz) grows in Aiges. Qualiseur play with his amp can change the sound quite impressive.
It is impossible not to find something ...

The sustainer is really good quality of TRS, a time that is just a means to cut, high-dose, breath and parasites. (This is the drawback of all the pedals making this feature).
Below the position south of the knob, it plays a role to limit ...

The volume is pretty cool, because, in addition to rgler the pitch, it's the influence lgrement (For example, a sound more dirty looks when we increase the volume of the pedals rather than by the amp).

I did not test version amricaine, but it seems that the quality of sound is similar.

OVERALL OPINION

I wanted it for a long time DJ and I bought a head shot (APRS test of course!) In a shop specially in autumn 2002.
I love this type of sound and the pedals, and I do not regret my purchase. Of surcrot it allows me to differentiate users of more conventional distortion.
I pay trs expensive "the era", but now it can be found is less than 60 euros on sales spcialiss sites online. So qualitprix report more than friendly ...

Well all this is not trs goal, and since the sound is typical trs is like it or not. So is better ... Prior to the test

You do again this choice? Unfortunately not ... because if I could return to rear .. I'd buy two! ))

See other opinions. Only small BMOL: one leg of the trap of the battery compartment broke. The Russian steel, probably ...

UTILIZATION

Extremely simple to use. Do not confuse the entry and exit in concert, I looked a little c.. "I have more hours of his hours"

SOUND QUALITY

With a bass. It is the only pedals I found that made a big fuzz over the entire run. And I tried (the era, in 1872) a Boss, a Roland has made him so much.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years. I love the look, the big center button, the report quality price (when you arrive to find it). Tip: If you find any, buy two.

Disto greasy. nothing to say, sustain, t one, volume, input output
ideal for playing grounge

UTILIZATION

There are no more simple
choi sound asser intuitive thanks to the two tone knobs sustain (although I leave to sustain tjr 3 / 4)

SOUND QUALITY

I find it SUPER!
I redcouverte passing of my roland cube 30 in my ENGL screamer pro blues (which nobody seems to know)
C foot condition has to love this type of sound.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been one year that I use to play and what plays (the grounge) c PERFECTO although I had to put a noise reducer (NS-2) but it would have been necessary for me to buy a one day or another

This is not a distortion but a good beefy fuzz. It can vary in a flash of bass boost dcrocher an HP Fuzz trs a 60 'would twist the ears ... The type of amplifier used is radically changing the thickness of the grain.
Ct a connection between an output jack and ... That's it! No control power supply.
The look, we like it or not (I like) style pedals in tle big painted matte black, the inscriptions in yellow a bit runny but trs clear.
Three large pots vintage style (volume / sustain / Tone) + a mushroom pushbutton to initiate the BTE. difficult to easy ...

UTILIZATION

It supports a good shot with his foot on the button and you turn the pots to find his killer! The volume is trs (too?) Effectively sustain a good start to the sound driver del mid race before he acts more like a compressor. The tone colors the sound of fawn phnomnal ... The only problem is that everything changes with the rglages and type of amplifier used ...
No manual but there is no need, a pair of ear and hand are sufficient.

SOUND QUALITY

Personal I used on my two amps: Laney TF200 a (hybrid) and the grain is tighter closer to a distortion than a fuzz, nevertheless the sounds are exceptional. Deuxime in case I have on my branch TripleXXX 40 and is monumental! The sounds of the Fuzz will happily anne 60 acute type of distortion that big mga disassemble the boxes ... the grain is less tight and sounds on vintage trs. I experimented with several types of single coil guitars (Start) trs it sounds good, colors the sound without dnaturer shine. On my Les Paul has become a killing vritable! The sound is standard or trs end of the spectrum is swept fawn spectacular.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for around two months and I never heard the other hand, it is by far my prfr between the Sovtek and US .. the rest all distos fuzz and I tried not his personality. I love the simplicity and efficiency of rglages.
The ratio quality price is excellent, if you have the opportunity to pay one, you are bassist or scratch, do not hesitate.
For my part I intend to buy a double muff and if I buy one it would be the big muff russian free hsiter.

With a good viel tube amp (Marshall JCM 800 Lead Series) and a Jazzmaster .... great!
Easy connect, rgler ...

UTILIZATION

A child could use it ... Finally, if big fan of distortion 60's / 70's!
3 pots ... rglages easy: trs acute ... trs fuzz, more serious ... mga sustain ... ay is .. it's pink floyd!

SOUND QUALITY

The big sound blues rock 70's or 60's fuzz over its parking .... need I say more ... ?
oh yes! I MODEL US home ... I have not heard the diffrence!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this machine for a year ... and how happy ... was almost the feeling of being the guitar hro of the region!
has played itself !!!!!! )

Ditto the previous opinion SAUUUUUUF that can connect to the fact tt area! perso jai a universal adapter, worked fine. but by using batteries is not a problem at all because the pedal is not a lot of energy (inversely proportional in size compared a Danelectro!)

Add / for the adapter, I dont either mini jack, and I'm not an ace brocolage jai .... just buy an adapter like the one with a tip of the pile and blow the transformer takes the place of the battery ...

UTILIZATION

-No manual, but no need!
-Edit sounds impeccable. nevertheless careful to "try before (but pr any valid c) because his kind enough but what a pleasure!

SOUND QUALITY

I use a custom telecaster and the sound is excellent. sustain the strings cry and the whole is enjoyable!
but beware, do not expect billions of effects, this pedal does one type of sound (sf varying equalizer if a stroke vs. have) but it does so very well!

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using qques weeks, c a real gem, the sound I wanted. US version has no further interest. only the metal used (more "noble" some will say ... pff!) and some internal components changing any valid justification Brief ........ so this version is already fantastic.

Everything has been said above ^ ^

UTILIZATION

I use it on my 5 string Fender Jazzbass but also on a 7-string ibanez amps for AC ranges from 15w to 100w at home on stage ...

For qi is the same config There's no manual to tell how easy it is ... tater just to find the sound you want exactly ... nothing easier.

SOUND QUALITY

For sounds I use it for a little while, it's going to the korn (to play the foot is untouchable ^ ^) but also muse, and much more experimental stuff as trip hop ...
Recently I decided to couple it has a wah pedal for bass ... its very strange but very original as provided ...
Feel free to experiment with it you will not be disappointed.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years in bass and guitar and I'm delighted, it's really a very good buy for the price (65 euros).
This is a pedal with a unique sound, it is solid, and also details the fact that it is pretty black live ca cares less shame than some pedals pink ...

However I do not understand those who say it takes a long time even with the batteries ... for me to buy a power adapter is needed since the day she dropped me live so I had to change the battery just before ... I tried several times she would like no more than 3 hours per battery ...

This choice I would do without hesitation.

So in a mtal pedals, pretty rough I must say! soviet is!
It has just three buttons: volume - Sustain - tone.
There is no power supply for cons, it's a shame, because the 9-volt batteries to get to be boring and flip it just before a concert, even if we changed the batteries the week before!
I put 7 because even trs rustic with buttons a little soft and fake, I think the 50 achte plutt for her!

UTILIZATION

3 buttons, it's not complicated to use trs. One volume RULES, RULES on the intensity of saturation / fuzz we want, we Sets the Tone of his ... it's basic!
No manual, to serve what?
But a black dot: the buttons are really crappy quality, they turn on their own (well I have not tried any dvisser ressrer for either) and I had the problem in to hook together the volume knob in the Inrush PDAL, ca bin and made noise! (We're smart rebaisser fours to the volume!)
I put 7, because it's an easy pedals, but it is even con to get default on finding something so basic! (And it's bigger than a small Boss)

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is trashy enough, at least change the sound numrique ca. It is sending you can have sounds like screaming trs trs heavy sounds. For there forcment against a background of saturation even at the lowest, so it can not really use volume pedals. (In troubleshooting)
However, if the achte without trying, one can be surprised, because it is clear that his dpend lot of the amp used. For me, a champion in fender is bof on a spider ca II passes, and a MG100DFX, it's good. (According to my gots). So when even a try on his amp!
I put 8 because the sound is rel, type, and for that price the whole adequate, even if it's not nirvana. Really satisfactory even when I think we all can find their account.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 or 3 months, but I do not use it all the time. She brings something on some pieces, but it's clear that I will not base all my pedals on the Satus either.
For 50, c'tait not a big investment and we are well satisfied with the feedback, so I put 8 (7.5 plutt but because it is ugly, big and a little shit with buttons).
It applies even when the stroke of a buy it, it's profitability.

This is the big-miuff!
- What the big Mouff?
- No damned shit! the BIG meuff
- Now you're talking about chicks? what the hell ... !
- Fucking christ I'm talking about the BIG MUFF!

Finally there is the more difficult it is to pronounce the word without the accent ...

UTILIZATION

Good except that it is 50 meters square Casing and works with a 9 volt battery I see no problem, it has the look of death!
THIS IS THE BIG MUFF!

SOUND QUALITY

My god, my god ... This turns any guitar pedals made from same frigolite and plug in liege daemon angry seeking a smash mouth ...
is to say that the sound is exceptional, especially if cross between fuzz and distortion that stinks class that gives the inimitable Big Muff, a PDAL use by many musician: hendrix (it seems), korn, muse, kravitz, pink floyd ... and much more ...
once buy one understands why they chose them ...

OVERALL OPINION

47 euros on ebay, the big muff is a must, say anything ...