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Published on 05/11/10 at 14:02This is a fuzz box. It is made by the Dunlop imprint Way Huge. There are two 1/4" connections (in and out). This is an analog box, and as such, it is not capable of being edited on a computer, or controlled by MIDI. It is also not rackable as it's a floor pedal.
UTILIZATION
The effects editing of this guy is easy for the most part. There is a level for loudness (output volume), sustain (fuzz), filter (high or low roll-off), scoop (the ability to scoop out the midrange), and crunch (which is actually a compressor/sustainer knob). The interior allows you to adjust the intensity of the scoop and crunch knobs but I generally haven't messed with those. The manual is pretty clear about how to do everything.
SOUND QUALITY
In my endless pursuit of good fuzz boxes, I've discovered that most of my favorite boxes don't have a whole lot of versatility or variety in the amount of tones they produce. This one is certainly an exception. It can really produce a ton of fuzz, in fact I wouldn't recommend it if you aren't looking for a ton of fuzz. As far as that's concerned, there's still a decent amount of variety. For lead tones, you can scoop some of the mids and roll off the low end for great, piercing highs that aren't too harsh. There's a great chunk to be found for rocking rhythm sounds reminiscent of AC/DC or Hendrix even. I also likened it to new groups like the Black Keys. I like using this with a Les Paul mostly because it doesn't feedback as bad as a Strat, but it sounds good in general with the Strat too. I like to use it through my Twin.
OVERALL OPINION
This is a really solid fuzz box that can do almost whatever you need it to. It's not too expensive either, I really like it for that reason. It's got a ton of fuzz but can back off just enough for it to really work well. I think fans of heavy fuzz will find much to like in this pedal.
UTILIZATION
The effects editing of this guy is easy for the most part. There is a level for loudness (output volume), sustain (fuzz), filter (high or low roll-off), scoop (the ability to scoop out the midrange), and crunch (which is actually a compressor/sustainer knob). The interior allows you to adjust the intensity of the scoop and crunch knobs but I generally haven't messed with those. The manual is pretty clear about how to do everything.
SOUND QUALITY
In my endless pursuit of good fuzz boxes, I've discovered that most of my favorite boxes don't have a whole lot of versatility or variety in the amount of tones they produce. This one is certainly an exception. It can really produce a ton of fuzz, in fact I wouldn't recommend it if you aren't looking for a ton of fuzz. As far as that's concerned, there's still a decent amount of variety. For lead tones, you can scoop some of the mids and roll off the low end for great, piercing highs that aren't too harsh. There's a great chunk to be found for rocking rhythm sounds reminiscent of AC/DC or Hendrix even. I also likened it to new groups like the Black Keys. I like using this with a Les Paul mostly because it doesn't feedback as bad as a Strat, but it sounds good in general with the Strat too. I like to use it through my Twin.
OVERALL OPINION
This is a really solid fuzz box that can do almost whatever you need it to. It's not too expensive either, I really like it for that reason. It's got a ton of fuzz but can back off just enough for it to really work well. I think fans of heavy fuzz will find much to like in this pedal.