NPD: How did I do?

[mistermullens]

Stopped into GC on an extended lunch break and the used pedal case was calling out to me. I'm a pretty simple guy when it comes to pedals. I don't need much, but I have been looking for a good fuzz pedal that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Seems like all the good fuzz pedals are $100+. I look into the case, and a Voodoo Labs Superfuzz is staring me face and flashing its $59 price tag at me. Long story short, I plugged it in to a Super Reverb RI, grabbed a sweet Tele with HB in the neck, and went to town. I walked out with the pedal 20 mins later. Can't wait to really dig in when I get home, but I was loving the tones instore. I think I did well.

[jebbo]

Sweet deal. I'm not a big fan of fuzz, but I know what those go for. Wish I could walk in GC and find a voodoo lab pedal power for $80. That would be nice, but I'll just have to save up some money.

[ChipOnly]

That's a fair amount less than what used ones go for on eBay. I'd say you did good.

Really liked that pedal, but sold it. A little big, and not really a fuzzy fuzz, but it was a cool distortion tone. It's a Jordan Bosstone at heart with some added controls, IIRC.

Good score! grats!

[Radspin]

You HAD to snap that up at $59! I would have, and I already own one! I think it's one of the best fuzz pedals out there--very usable range of sounds although it doesn't do that hornet's nest '60s garage sound.

[smoss469]

Heads up... fuzz pedals ARE addictive. If you weren't a big pedal user before, congratulations. You went straight to the "gateway" pedal.

[mistermullens]

Originally Posted by smoss469

Heads up... fuzz pedals ARE addictive. If you weren't a big pedal user before, congratulations. You went straight to the "gateway" pedal.

Funny you should say that. My previous fuzz pedals include EHX Muff & Double Muff. I really like them a lot, but I always miss having separate knobs for volume & fuzz. Now I've got two more on top of those. I didn't get a chance to run it through it's paces tonight, but you can bet it's gonna happen tomorrow!

[mistermullens]

WOW! What an amazing pedal. So versatile, and responsive. Great, particularly when working with the guitar's volume. There is plenty of fuzz on tap, but not a lot if that's all you want. Very natural sounding too.

[telefunken]

I had that pedal for about 5 years, never liked it. Then I bought a Keeley FuzzHead and sold the VooDoo Lab the next day. Good luck.

[vjf1968]

Originally Posted by telefunken

I had that pedal for about 5 years, never liked it. Then I bought a Keeley FuzzHead and sold the VooDoo Lab the next day. Good luck.

I think Keeley calling the FuzzHead a fuzz is kind of a misnomer. The Superfuzz is a fuzz through and through. It is far more useful.

[fezz parka]

You can build a bitchin' fuzz for about 25 bucks. Jes sayin.

[telefunken]

Originally Posted by vjf1968

I think Keeley calling the FuzzHead a fuzz is kind of a misnomer. The Superfuzz is a fuzz through and through. It is far more useful.

True

[Magnawolf]

Voodoo SuperFuzz for $60 sounds like a cool deal.

[andrenighthound]

That's strange how people are claiming the voodoo labs super fuzz isn't a real buzzy fuzz. I was under the impression that it was buzzy since its was claimed that it can get that "wheels" buzz tone.

[bigbandtele]

OP - you got a great deal! I love my Superfuzz - it's on my surf/instro pedal board 24/7.

[telefunken]

Originally Posted by andrenighthound

That's strange how people are claiming the voodoo labs super fuzz isn't a real buzzy fuzz. I was under the impression that it was buzzy since its was claimed that it can get that "wheels" buzz tone.

I had one for 5 years and it is NOT fuzzy at all. That's why I sold it and got a much better "Not Fuzzy" fuzz pedal...a Keeley FuzzHead.

[Radspin]

Well, it's a fuzz, not an overdrive or distortion, but it's not as nasty as an Ashbass FuzzBrite or Univox Super Fuzz, for example.

[vjf1968]

Originally Posted by Radspin

Well, it's a fuzz, not an overdrive or distortion, but it's not as nasty as an Ashbass FuzzBrite or Univox Super Fuzz, for example.

Two different circuits. The Ashbass is a copy of the Mosrite FuzzRite and the Univox has an octave effect.

[andrenighthound]

I got the ibanez stand fuzz which is very similar to a univox super fuzz but more nasty. I really like my ibanez standard fuzz and my Fy-2 for buzz. If any body knows of a more vintage buzzy fuzz circuit lets hear your opinions. Roland?