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Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:37 am
by Jaray9
I just got a new Boss SD-1 to go with my Big Muff. I play a Jazzmaster into a Vox. How should I use the two together? As in settings wise or order.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:58 am
by jrmy
Around these here parts, the stock answer is: "experiment and see which you prefer." And that's because it's the only honest answer there is.
If you want more specific suggestions, let us know the sort of sound you're looking for, and maybe someone will have an idea.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:13 am
by hclapp219
Yeah, experimentation is your best bet, but personally I really like the sound of a boosted big muff, so I would put the SD-1 first. Also get ready for some noise when you're not playing. Single coils + stacked dirt = noise city.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:36 am
by Arcane
+1
I would start with the SD-1 set as a boost into the Muff. You can get alot of milage that way: SD-1 boosting amp alone, Muff fuzzing the amp alone and of course the SD-1 slamming the Muff and punishing the amp.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:42 pm
by Jaray9
Awesome, thanks. I am sorta aiming at a "stoner rock" (as much as I hate the name) sound. I was just looking for some other inputs to see what other people are doing. Thanks
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:49 pm
by Ghost Hip
I used to have a Big Muff->Overdrive set up when I first got into fuzz, I really like the way an overdrive can add character to the Big Muff.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:55 pm
by Derelict78
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Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:56 pm
by Arcane
Yeah - that way works great as well. You can getdial back in your mids back witht he SD-1s tone control.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:04 pm
by Jaray9
Right now I am liking this way
http://imgur.com/L6Scr.jpgBut, I will try it the other way, see what happens.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:35 pm
by dubkitty
i've found that it's better to have the heavier fuzz before distortion/overdrive, because the OD amplifies the noise of the fuzz less than the fuzz would amplify the noise from the OD.
Re: Sd 1 and Big Muff
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:51 pm
by Ghost Hip
Aw yeah, got dat sustain dimed.
