Where to place a fuzz in my chain...

[GregWV]

Just got a fuzz pedal and was curious as to where to place it in my chain - in front of everything including my Boss TU3 tuner, or further down the chain with my other drive pedals? Here is my chain:

TU3tuner> Diamond Compressor > Tim > Joyo UD > Tremolo > Nova Delay > Rv7 reverb > amp

Thanks!

[telepath]

depends on the type of fuzz. Most of them like - or rather need- to be first. definitely before any buffered effects, and ideally not next to one on the output side either . Makes a massive difference to the sound and the dynamics. Big Muff on the other hand does not exhibit such fussyness . Though i don't regard Big Muff as a 'fuzz'. Sure ; it is, but its different enough to be regarded as a Big Muff, not a 'fuzz'. And is anything but dynamic...

[GregWV]

I've got a Wren & Cuff Tall Font Russian....does that make a difference?

[waparker4]

What fuzz pedal? .... sorry, missed above

[artdecade]

First - before all buffers.

[telerocker1988]

I have my Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face after my tuner (TU-3) and compressor and phaser but before my dirts, boosts, and delay.

[pontmercy]

I have, after much experimentation, placed my NYC Big Muff (80s model) at the end of my OD/Dist chain (Green Rhino, MXR '78 BAD) before my MXR Smart Gate, from there it goes to my Wah, then into my Fender Mustang III for MOD, Delay & Reverb effects.

[puremania]

To reiterate:

Originally Posted by artdecade

First - before all buffers.

Putting your fuzz before any buffers is always the best choice. That said, I'm still a fan of "try it in all possible spots and see which one you like." Do what your ears tell you, not what the intarwebs tell you

[telefunken]

Originally Posted by telerocker1988

I have my Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face after my tuner (TU-3) and compressor and phaser but before my dirts, boosts, and delay.

I can't put anything in front of my JB Fuzz Face, not even my JB Wah. Only my Pitch Black tuner.