NOT THE FIRST REISSUE - This was technically the 3rd reissue of the Big Muff, and in fact, this is a reissue of the first reissue! In 2000 Electro-Harmonix reissued the Big Muff in the same type of enclosure as the last New York City version from 1984, marketing it as the "NYC original", but that was not the first reissue. That original EHX company went out of business in 1984. New Sensor resurrected EHX under the Sovtek brand in the 1990s and the first pedal reissued was the Big Muff. It was marketed as a Russian made "reissue of the legendary Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi." The above article is very useful for us all trying to achieve somehow THE TONE FROM HEAVEN, but in my case i have in my possession a NYC made BIG MUFF (contemporary model) which i agree with what you say above it is quite buzzy, boomy, and somewhat choked sustain(long but choked).I also recently wanted to give a try on the “green” bass big muff which also after i tested it agree with what you say, but partially. Because it is quite better in terms of distortion/sustain compared to the NYC model muff for guitar, but it has an obvious volume drop compared to the NYC muff and less gain/sustain, at least in my opinion and my ears.I tested both muffs on a fender hot rod deluxe MK I amp,with MIJ Fender strat in combination with MXR DYNACOMP, and also the pedals alone each one.Do you think there is any solution with that negative of bass big muff so as to turn its disadvantages to my advantage and create the perfect muff(for me and my rig)or should I look again for something else,and what are your recommendations. Now that the controls are in place, here’s how the clones inside the Muffuletta sound: The Civil War Big Muff

Matthew Holl of Wren and Cuff is a Muff expert, and the Caprid is his tribute to the coveted early 70s Ram’s Head Muffs. He referenced four versions of the circuit and combined what he believed to be the best parts of each to create this replica. Even the circuit board and the enclosures are the exact same design as the classic versions. It also happens to look just incredible. Capacitors were usually film type. No electrolytics were used, other than the polarized 20-22uF power supply filter cap. The nano series continued in 2018 with a compact reissue of the very first Muff V1 from 1969. The pedal was released in honor of the 50th anniversary of Electro Harmonix. 2019 – Ram’s Head reissue Enclosure Size (first edition): 6 1/2" long x 5 1/16" wide x 2 3/4" tall / 165mm long x 128mm wide x 70mm tall (not including rubber feet) MIDS EQ: Parametric MIDS EQ section with a selectable center frequency ranging from 310Hz to 5.0kHz, a level control with up to 10dB of boost or cut and a high/low Q switch that sets the resonance/bandwidth of the EQ

Sometimes called the "Op-Amp". This version produced and sold in tandem with the 1978 V4, featured the same Op-Amp circuitry as the 1978 V4 with the addition of a tone bypass. The Fuzz pedal is the only option when you need REALLY gritty dirt. Here are our 6 best fuzz pedals you must try before you die, Enclosure Size (second and third editions): 6 1/2" long x 4 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" tall / 165mm long x 118mm wide x 70mm tall (not including rubber feet) This is the very first version of the iconic pedal. This version is also known as the Triangle Big Muff. The pedal was designed by Bob Myer and Mike Matthews. It is a completely original design and is therefore not a copy of an existing circuit. 70s Power Supply: 9-Volt battery or optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix, 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss™& Ibanez™) 9.6 Volts DC, or other AC adapters capable of delivering at least 30mA.

MIDS EQ TRIM POTS: Three internal trim pots for adjusting (a) High Q bandwidth, (b) High Q output volume and (c) overall MIDS EQ output volume.

Stomp Under Foot Green Russian

This is perhaps the most versatile Muff pedals. The pedal has an extended mid-section that allows you to color in the fuzz to your liking and ensure you can be heard through the mix. 2017– Nano Green Russian en Nano Op-amp Big Muff There’s gotta be some sort of “Mid heavy, Muff like” pedal that is voiced in a way as to compensate for a scooped mid amp like the Fender HRD. What pedal(s), in your opinion, would best suit my requirements for a proper Muff like tone? The first version of Big Muff, common named "Triangle" because of the layout, it has three control knob: Volume, Sustain, Fuzz. It was designed in 1969 by Bob Myers and Mike Matthews. Thought I’d share my experience in using the muff in a bedroom setting. Many have noted the tone problems at low volumes (inarticulate and dark). The first bass guitar version of the pedal came out in 2008. The pedal is based on the Green Russian and the Muffs from the 1970s and has extra tone control. In terms of sound, this version most resembles a Sovtek. 2008 – Nano Muff Overdrive

The nano version of the second version of the Muff from 1973, also known as Ram’s Head, is the last reissue in the nano series for now. a muff and booster pedals I know how important these are for the Gilmour sound so I really want to make the right choice. The Big Muff was designed by Bob Myers and Mike Matthews in New York City and released in 1969. The Big Muff has two identical transistor clipping sections in series which help to create the highly compressed saturation and sustain. The Muff circuit is more complicated than early fuzzes like the Fuzz Face and Tone Bender. It has a higher impedance than those pedals, which means your guitar volume knob won’t have as great of an effect on the character of the fuzz. It also means you don’t have to place the Big Muff first in your chain for it to sound good.I am looking for low noise and bedroom suitability. The Buffalo stuff looks really good, although pricey. I would appreciate your advice on the 2-3 pedals that you think would round out my setup. I am not seeking a specific tone from any period; I just want it to be Gilmourish. Cheap and reliable, the Big Muff sold well throughout the Seventies, and early adopters included David Gilmour, Kiss, Carlos Santana and even John Lennon.

In the 10s of this century, the trend of ever smaller pedals continued and the Nano range expanded considerably. There were several reissues of iconic pedals, such as the Nano Green Russian, the Nano Ram’s Head and the Nano Triangle. In addition, there was a reissue of the legendary op-amp Muff from 1978, the pedal used to record Siamese Dreams by The Smashing Pumpkins. 2010 – Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi V13 I am a Gilmour fan , so much that I started playing 2 years ago and I have literally hit the ground running . I started with the an acoustic and made the jump to electric last year . This is my first time posting and I am hoping you can help guide me in the right direction before I waste hard earned money on gear that will be counterproductive in achieving my long term goals.J Mascis signature edition, with special artist graphics. Used the same circuit as the 2019 Ram's Head. I am using a Marshall 1959HW 100 watt Super Lead amp that has has component upgrades by the great George Metropoulos of Metro Amps. For Muff nerds only. The BM-20 comes with dip switches on the front that allow you to change the Muff circuit at 20 different points. Combined with the tone bypass option and silicon and germanium transistor switching, you have over 4 million unique settings available. Whether you play blues, indie or even metal, this is a fantastic pedal at a superb price, well worth the investment - much better than the Visual Sound Jekyll & Hydeused by The Strokes, perhaps its most obvious competitor.