Keep or Sell: JHS Muffuletta
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2019
- In a final attempt at experimenting with fuzz, I bought a JHS Muffuletta, which contains 6 classic Electro Harmonix Big Muff Circuits. I play all of the excerpts through a Fender 68 Deluxe Reverb Reissue running clean.
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The heart of the Muffuletta is the fact that it replicates five (yes five) classic Big Muff circuits from years gone by as well as a new and original JHS version for a total of six Muff models. All executed without any digital signal processing or digital emulation. When you choose a model, you are achieving analog tone that uses real components and values found in the original units. We have selected our favorite classic versions from the pages of history and made them available in one small format pedal that is easy to understand, operate and do what it should do… replicate rare, expensive, mythical and sought after versions of this circuit with ease.
Looking at the pedal, there are four controls: Volume, Tone, Sustain and Mode. The “Volume" control works just like any other volume control allowing you to adjust the overall output of the pedal to your taste. The “Tone” control lets you brighten or darken your overall tone. The “Sustain” control is best understood as a gain or distortion control as it gives more distortion to the circuit. The “Mode” control lets you choose from our six different versions of the Big Muff on the fly. Looking at the “Mode” control you will see six icons around the lower 50% of the knob. Let's take a look at each mode and why they made the cut to be in the ultimate Big Muff tribute.
JHS - "2015" The JHS Muff is a JHS original take on the classic circuit. You will find this version more powerful, less compressed with a more haunting mid range. It is also the best for bass guitar.
73 Rams Head - “1973-1977 V2” The 73 Rams Head gets its name for the strange little elfin looking face that appears on the lower right corner of the pedal. Over the years people nicknamed this unit based on the fact that is looks somewhat like a lamb or animal. It is best known for having a scooped mid range, less gain and being overall darker. Famous users include David Gilmour (main Pink Floyd recordings), Ernie Isley (Eisly Brothers), and J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.)
The Triangle - “1969-1970 V1” The Triangle Muff gets its name from the triangle arrangement of the knobs on the original unit. It is best known for having more low-end response and being more articulate. Famous users include Santana, David Gilmour's Pete Cornish made pedal boards, John Lennon, Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine), and possibly Jimi Hendrix.
The Pi - “1977-1978 V3” The Pi Muff gets its name from the instantly recognizable red Pi symbol on the top. This is not to be confused with the later redesigned NYC version released much later in 2000. It is best known for a more aggressive sound. Famous users include Frank Zappa, Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Jack White, The Edge (U2), Beck, and Pete Townsend (The Who).
The Russian - "1999-2009 V8” The Russian Muff gets its name from the “Made in Russia” text found on the back. It is best known for having less clarity and less low end. Famous users include Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), Chris Wolstenholme (Muse), and Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails).
The Civil War - “1991-1993 V7” The Civil War Muff gets its name from the old style Civil War era font found on the enclosure as well as the navy and grey colors found on many. It is best known for having more mid range, brighter overall tone and less gain. Famous users include Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), John Fogerty, Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Mike Mills and Peter Buck (REM).
The Big Muff has an amazing history and has been used by some of the most influential guitarists ever. Never before has there been a single pedal that gives you all these different eras of it’s tone. We are convinced that the Muffuletta can fit in anyone's rig who loves dirt, distortion and fuzz, and we think it will be hard for you to disagree once you plug it in and play.
Thanks for the great demo! i've got the tube screamer version of this, love it, thinking about this one for fuzzyness :)
you're right, josh's channel is the best, cheers!
I'd love to try the Bonsai.
I also have a bonsai. Phenomenal pedal
Mate! Killer demo video and you're an incredible player - cheers & you've just sold me on the Muffaletta 😃👍👍
Cheers, I found myself always using the triangle mode, so I bought a EHX triangle reissue.
Fantastic demo, I owned the Keeley fuzz bender for a time and it was great, very versatile. Then I got a chance to try out the muffultta and I was sold. I bought one about a month ago and it’s definitely a keeper, the Keeley has been sold ☘️
The Muffuletta is a keeper! I also have the JHS '73 London Bender. The Bender (and Smiley) are awesome modern takes on early, historic Tone Bender and FuzzFace FUZZ !
I love the whole idea behind the legends of fuzz series.
Great demo. Since this fuzz is 4 transistor type you can stack it with other pedals in front. Other fuzz pedals (1 tasnsistor, 2 transistor) need to 'touch' your guitar or sound like crap
I have an overdrive I like a lot (sweet honey deluxe), a new distortion pedal that is the most expensive one I've ever owned (dirty shirley) and now want a fuzz for that extra option
Well done mate...just bought this pedal...it arrives in two days!
Enjoy
Would your recommend this for a first time fuzz pedal? I'm the same way, wasnt a fan of fuzz in the past, but now Im looking to experiment with it. I've also considered the EHX Russian Muff. My style is aggressive rhythm and riffing, a little like your example in 4:12.
I love JHS. I bought the Muffelleta and the Pi setting crapped out. Hav8ng trouble getting the shop to replace it with this Covid 19 running rampant. I just happened to get a defect. The6 happen. Pedal so7nds great, especially stacked.
Great informative demo sir greetings from Bonnie Scotland
Thank you 👍When this Covid thing is over I'm going to visit Bonnie Scotland.
@@JasonAyalaSpare Its A beautiful country to visit just bring an umbrella stay safe
Lotsa hard work,great demo. What's your feelings? I say it sounds supeeb
Yeah I liked it, the more time I spent playing with it, the more it grew on me.
Jason Ayala Spare exactly! dont sell it!
the JHS setting sounds louder than the others
Loud is more good
Definitely a keeper! (I must confess I am a bit of a fuzz-nut)… this fuzz pedal does an outstanding job of presenting several expensive fuzzes in one compact, affordable package. You did an excellent job in presenting it thoroughly and, yet, keeping it pithy 😊. 🌲🎄🎁🎅🏻🎁. 🧐😎🥸. 🎸👨🏼⚕️🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🏴😉.
Stay safe and healthy. Enjoyed your presentation and will join your community. Merry Christmas. (Have you tried any Keeley pedals? Fantastic imagination and exceedingly well made…) God bless.😊🫶✌️☃️☃️☃️.
Thanks, Merry Christmas
@@JasonAyalaSpare 🎄🎅🏻.
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A bit late by almost two years here, but since he discontinued it, I hope you kept it. I usually don't like triangle muffs and think they're too dark for my taste, but it's oddly my fave setting on this one. Driving muffs with a TS in front is just epic.
Also, with you on the JHS show. I wanted to hate him at first because I saw so many pedals with his mods on them, but few of his own. I obviously know better now, and love that he shares his knowledge of everyone's pedals and encourages us to buy them too.
I agree, hitting a fuzz with a TS sounds epic.
So yours doesn’t pop when switching fuzz sounds?
It does, but you wouldn't be doing it mid song.
@@JasonAyalaSpare thanks. I’m just transitioning to electric and pedals so I still get nervous I’m gonna break stuff lol
of course JHS make their sound the brightest, lol. I like the first one the triangle and the last 3. murky ones are useless
I don't get lack of fuzz love. I just DO NOT get. it. More options, more colors. Not everything is overdrive and distortion time. Maybe just me... I love a nice OD, but fuzz is there for other things, and be open for other things. To each their own...
The weird thing for me is I like listening to fuzz tones more than I like playing with fuzz. Maybe I just need to persist with it.
@@JasonAyalaSpare Understood, fuzz can be an overwhelming beast. Making fire from sludge, or lasers from mosquitoes. Do we tame the fuzz or does the fuzz tame us?
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@@JasonAyalaSpare I'm the same here. I hear someone else playing with Fuzz and I'm like "that sounds fantastic. I want that" then I try to play with it and I just don't like what comes out in general (largely due to my usual playing style combined with my lack of skill to be fair to the fuzz). I have several Fuzz pedals and the Muffuletta is the only one I've been able to get a sound that I personally am able to play with and consistently enjoy so far.
the muffuletta doesn't seem to have as much sustain and harmonics as the original different incarnations of the big muff
No op Amp.
Yeah, I'm surprised by that, I would have thought the OP amp BM was more legendary than the Civil War or the Rams Head.
Yeah, my guess is they just couldn't fit in the extra circuitry components to get the op-amp version in there as well.
My understanding is that they were able to get as many of the versions into one pedal in the way they did was only because each of them share a large part of the same circuit with only one or two components changing from version to version whereas the Op-Amp version doesn't use as much of the same circuit (as it uses op-amps instead of transistors to create the distortion effect) and there wasn't room in the pedal to fit all the extra parts needed to include it.
The "JHS" version is based on the op-amp, thus not putting an "op-amp" version on the pedal. It would have been pretty redundant if they had. I believe I remember Josh saying the op-amp big muff was his favorite and that's what his version was based on.
@@nathanielavenmarg4504 still.. No op amp.