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Green Russian Muff alternatives?

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:06 pm
by MrJamesBrown
So, I'm selling off my Emma ReezaFRATzitz ( :( ) because I've realized I need a more mid-heavy, fuzzy main dirt sound. I'll be stacking it with a whiteface spec RAT.

The green muff has my upmost attention. But these things are hard to come buy, and often seem to be in shitty condition (battery doors always missing!)

So, I'm wondering what you guys can give me as alternatives. I'm considering the Blackout Effectors Musket, an EH Tone Wicker Muff (cheap!), or even sending Mike an e-mail to see what he can fix me (waiting times?).

Cheers all!

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:10 pm
by taylornutt
You won't regret waiting for Mike. He does the Green Muff in addition to the IC Muff and Rams Head Muff.



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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:38 pm
by MrJamesBrown
taylornutt wrote:You won't regret waiting for Mike. He does the Green Muff in addition to the IC Muff and Rams Head Muff.



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18-20 weeks is a loooong ass time though!

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:42 pm
by taylornutt
I just ordered an IC Muff and Rams head from Mike, but in the mean time, I found a used Black Russian to keep me occupied until they come. :D

18 - 20 weeks? He must be catching up. It was 24-26 week wait when I ordered.

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:59 pm
by MrJamesBrown
I'm impatient! The idea of having no high gain until then... I'll have to think about it. I'd love to get a good deal on an EH one, but they're a bit big...

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:42 pm
by johnnyseven
Fredric Effects make them too, Timhulio is Fredric Effects and is a regular here. I'd have a word with him.

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:50 pm
by taylornutt
The new Bass Big Muff was modeled directly after the Black Russian and is almost the same in the standard mode. It's basically an American made Russian Muff.

I would check with Fredric Effects as well. I have heard Tim's work is great though I have not purchased one yet.

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:01 pm
by paul_
taylornutt wrote:American made Russian Muff.
GIVE ME KISS OR I CRUSH YOU

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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:32 am
by Noirie.
johnnyseven wrote:Fredric Effects make them too, Timhulio is Fredric Effects and is a regular here. I'd have a word with him.
Fredric Effects Green Big Muff

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:56 am
by bradzeera
The Big Muff Pi w/ Tone Wicker is a good option to keep in mind, can sound a little bit fizzy if you have got high output pickups and the sustain is turned up. I just bought one to keep s an alternative to my RBMP.

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:43 am
by aen
OH HAY GUYS. OLD PAL AEN HERE. Just letting you know that we're still making pedals here.

http://www.prymaxevintage.com/dwarfcraf ... ndaa-fuzz/

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:31 pm
by Jaded
Way Huge Swollen Pickle? Them seem to be relatively inexpensive to buy, not as cheap as a Tone Wicker Muff but far more tweak-able. That said i really like my Tone Wicker Muff.

A Boss HM-2 is Muff-ish in character and allows you to dial in the mid range :) I love them.

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:04 am
by bradzeera
Jaded wrote:Way Huge Swollen Pickle?
This. Swollen Pickle is awesome. Just make sure if you get one to check the internal trim pots. I became disenchanted with them and then found out about the internal control, felt like a jackass.

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:49 am
by timhulio
Noirie. wrote:
johnnyseven wrote:Fredric Effects make them too, Timhulio is Fredric Effects and is a regular here. I'd have a word with him.
Fredric Effects Green Big Muff
These were outta stock until this morning, but thanks for the recommendation guyz!

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:01 am
by dub
If I were after a muff style pedal I'd go for a Black Arts Pharaoh. Seems to have a more useful tone stack, plus clipping options. I'm sure it can match the greens infamous low end too.
Also, pretty cheap. Although maybe not importing into the UK?

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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:09 pm
by Dinosaur Sr.
The Musket is real good. Sounds great and has extra controls, so it can sound like a bunch of different style muffs, but i think it's based on a Russian. I have a Musket, a Tone Wicker, a Stomp Under Foot Rams head, and a Black Russian Muff, but i use the Musket. Downsides of the Musket--no battery and the extra controls can present too many options if you can't leave the knobs alone. Plus a little pricier. I have a couple made by mike pedals too & they're great too, but I don't have one of his muffs to compare.