Low-gain, 60s-style fuzzdrive / overfuzz

[CBA]

OK OK.

Also:

I KNOW I KNOW.

But there are a lot of new options recently, and it's hard to separate them all out from people/pedals that just want balls-out super-bassy fuzz.

What I'd like is a fuzz that can do overdrive, but then also can do some light fuzz tones. The Singing Tree does this very well, but I can't get one of those anymore.

So I do have a couple pedals in mind, but I want to see what all ya'll say first.

I'm talking like Revolver-era, Electric Warrior, but then also an option to get yer basic overdrive sound. I know that Bolan used a Rangemaster, but that's not what I'm looking for.

Give me your thoughts and I'll see if they match mine.

Low gain overfuzz / fuzzdrive.

Word.

C

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[D.o.S.]

Os Mutantes.

[sonidero]

AlgalFuckPrintMeterFrazz...

[Bellyheart]

mini

[hollowhero]

I don't know about all that 60's stuff, but the ss/bs mini or a colorsound od (basic audio futureman/black arts black forest) are amazing for anything between od and fuzz

[coldbrightsunlight]

mini, algal bloom, BAT black forest, maybe some Basic Audio things? Not too clued up on their pedals but I feel like they do things like that.

[Holy Schnikes]

Basic Audio would be my suggestion too. The Spooky Tooth more specifically.

[CBA]

Thanks for all the suggestions! The Mini and Black Forest were the two that were piquing my interest the most... something like a Treble Booster but with more options.

The BF seems a little fuzzdrive-ier to me.

C

[Ghost Hip]

Mini overdrive. That bias knob can really help nail that ugly clipping that I hear on classic records. Also, if you don't mind fucking with your guitars volume knob, the Torn's Peaker is a very overdrive charactered fuzz.

[rustywire]

Fuzzface...but you'll likely have to go through a few in order to find "the one"

[jrmy]

Buzzaround. Gawd I love a good Buzzaround.

[Holy Schnikes]

The Buzzaround is SUPER BADASS, huge range of sounds from splatty, thinner "vintage" fuzz to really thick and aggressive fuzz. Great clarity too. Arc Effects Crimson King is a really great version. The updated Gamut looks cool too if you're after a treble booster. The original 2-knobber is fantastic.

The Black Forest is superb but I wouldn't get it soley for a 60's style sound. It def gets weird and sputtery in low gain settings but it's more useful for it's powerful EQ and boosting capability, pushing an already dirty amp or fuzz/dirt pedal into total awesomeness or running it with the fuzz up full bore which is def not an old school tone. The decay is a little weird on lower gain settings if you're running it alone into a clean amp, not sure it would give you the sound you're after but pair it with another good pedal or amp and it screams.

[hazelwould]

It seems as though the Penny Pedals Pocket Watch may work!

[zRobertez]

BLOOOOOUUUUUOOOM. With maximum stahve!