BBE Free Fuzz

[itsa68]

I had a really killer germanium Fuzz Face that I messed up pretty bad, so I'm looking for a replacement Face. The Free Fuzz seems to go for pretty cheap. Does anyone have any experience with it? Can anyone compare it with other Fuzz Face models?

Thanks d00dz.

[TeleBrew]

BBE makes rock solid pedals. The price is right, the construction is solid, and they all sound good to my ears.

[bossking7]

Originally Posted by TeleBrew

BBE makes rock solid pedals. The price is right, the construction is solid, and they all sound good to my ears.

+1, it seems like a good pedal. Id say go for it.

[zombiwoof]

Supposed to be a silicon Fuzz Face copy, but I read that if you lift one cap (can't remember which one), it sounds more like an FF. Search for the mod if you get one, I haven't tried it with mine yet, but my initial reaction to the pedal was it wasn't that close to FF sound, maybe with the mod it is better.

Al

[Stratburst]

I have the Free Fuzz. Its best sounds are with the fuzz dimed, otherwise it doesn't sound that great. It's dynamic; has a Tube Screamer vibe when you turn down your guitar's volume. The big downside is it really doesn't have a lot of output. I found I had to run the volume at 3 o' clock to get any kind of boost.

After buying a Dream Crusher, the Free Fuzz has gone into my backup bin. I'll probably put it on consignment once I have the time.

[studio1087]

I had one and I regret that I sold it when I bought a Line 6 M9.

I really regret that I sold the Free Fuzz when I purged some pedals that were not getting frequent use.

I don't use a Fuzz a lot but the Free Fuzz is on my short list of pedals that I want back. They were selling used on eBay for $40-$45 for a while and then they got more expensive.

I like BBE in general. Good pedals.

It may have been my amp and my guitars but I thought the Free Fuzz had tons of fuzzy gain and plenty of volume. Turned all the way up I thought the Fuzz was crazy/fuzzy. Lots of body and retro style.

[TinyGomery]

It's a pretty good fuzz. I've never had a Fuzz Face, so I can't compare. But I thought the Free Fuzz sounded good. I agree with Stratburst that it sounds best with the fuzz turned up, then you can change the character of the fuzz with your guitar volume knob.

[JohnSS]

Free Fuzz is a nice medium dirt fuzz and sounds great through an overdriven amp. Bear in mind that it is silicon, and not germanium, so there will be differences.