Fuzz is hands down my favorite guitar effect, its capable of so much but a lot of guitar players steer clear of the fuzz world because they think its only good for one thing. That couldn't be further from the truth so in today's episode of Gear Talk, I'll show you some of my favorite ways to use fuzz pedals.
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Whats your favorite fuzz?
What’s the best fuzz for the hx stomp or iridium? I’ve been using an If 6 was 9 Fuzz by Solid Gold FX. It’s slick with my real amps but not so much with digital
I really like the EHX Triangle Big Muff Reissue. It has that mid range growl I can use in hard rock and metal. The tone knob is extremely useful on it, going from very dark to very bright.
Velcro
For the value ($50) I like the Rusty Fuzz from TC Electronic
isle of tone haze 67, Best fuzz sound I've ever heard in my life
this channel is now called The Fuzz Evangelist.
Maybe “the Fuzzangelist”! 😋
The Fuzz Facts Series. Great stuff Rhett
Rhett: Fuzz, does more than just Hendrix! Me, years deep into doom and sludge: Yeah
Amp go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
*plays a drop tuned riff at less than 50bpm for twenty minutes*
@@indigotheindieghost7214 I’m more Hendrix & Eric Johnson than doom & sludge. Although Doom & Sludge is great band name!
Rhett, your channel is dangerous. Nobody else is explaining such detailed concepts in such an understandable way, and you're causing a lot of us guitarists to think we are way better than we actually are. Seriously awesome content, keep it up !!!
He's far beyond dangerous. I feel I haven't enough fuzz pedals.
The one thing every guitar player needs is probably a guitar
An Esquire like yours would be perfect. Please do a video on your Esquire!!!
@@nomadwd Or you could watch half of any of the ten million Telecaster videos on KZhead. Just don't watch the half with the neck pickup. :)
Oh damn I just commented with the most obvious smart arse reply and then scrolled down to see that someone beat me to it. Ok...hands. You need hands. Fingers, in particular.
Ok smart ass lol
That's a tautology.
I like the 2:1 aspect ratio, looks better.
It still is letterboxed into 16:9 though? Hmm.. makes me wonder how youtube would handle it if it wasn't.
I still like the 4:3 better @Rhett Shull. Leaves less dead space and is a bit easier to watch
@airscorp on ultra-wide cellphones it isn't letterboxed in fullscreen, if I understand your comment. Pixel 3/4/5, Samsungs, iphone 10/11/12. Personally I don't watch KZhead on anything other than my phone anymore. So the 2:1 aspect is awesome for me. Especially appropriate with guitar, getting more of the fretboard in shot. But I can see it definitely being personal taste/viewing situation what works for others.
I also like this aspect ratio better. we can see the whole guitar neck and headstock in frame at the same time as right elbow. without him having to hold the guitar at a 45 degree angle. looks cool too with the gear behind him in the shot too.
W I D E S C R E E N
Great video Rhett!
Thanks Keith!
the one thing every guitarrist needs: a hundred fuzz pedals.
"The Way of Fuzz is Important." - Rhett Shull, 2020
"....Grasshopper."
This is the way
Man. That slide tone was beautiful. Pure magical sound and playing as well.Loved this Video but then pretty much all the Videos you put out is very well articulated and presented. Cheers mate
"The way of fuzz is important" - Rhett Shull ca. early 21st century Great video dude 👍🏼
This is the way.
@@RhettShull aah the mandalorian.
@@RhettShull glad you wrote it because otherwise it would have been me and people don't care about me
....Grasshopper."
So I’ve been lurking around your videos for a few months and I really find your content compelling and your presentation style unique and authentic. I finally decided to gift myself your Tone Course as both a Christmas present to me and a show of support to you. There are lots of great guitar channels on the Tube that I enjoy but you’ve found just a perfect pocket, a niche that lets you coincide with the Ricks and Martys and Pauls and Tims while augmenting and enhancing the guitar content universe instead of simply competing against it. Bravo! Keep it up!
I love how u give so much ideas for guitar players in ur videos. Thank You!
This is an awesome video. I've never thought of using fuzz to nuance time - always heard it used super heavy and distorted, which has so narrow application. This opens up a world of possibilities. Thx!
Well, you convinced me! Thanks for all the content and knowledge you share. My love for the instrument has been revitalized as of recently and watching your videos has truly inspired me to learn and understand as much as I can to chase the tone in my head. Thank you!
Great stuff Rhett, always informative, great playing as well. Killing it with those tones!
After years of watching your videos you’ve converted me from a fuzz naysayer to a believer in there awesomeness. Got my first fuzz last week ( an eqd hoof reaper) and found octave fuzz is my new favorite thing! So thanks for that! Also your voice over is sounding extra crisp in this video, almost like your close mic’d, I dig it!
Watching in London. Sees the Tone Bender. So proud!!
I'm in love with your live fuzz tone with Jesse Wilson. Huge sound dude
Amazing video Rhett. Always learning a lot from you and Rick! ✌️
Thanks, man! Great Video, great guitarist knowledge! Love the fact that You put the guitar tone in the band mix. So important!
Rhett, your use of fuzz had a lot to do with my deciding to give it a try. Bought my first fuzz pedal a couple of months ago, a JHS Smiley. Your video review of JHS's Legends of Fuzz line helped me make the decision. I am very happy with the Smiley. Your channel/videos played a big part in it all. Much appreciated!
This is great entertainment, I find myself wanting more content towards the end of your videos Dude. Great stuff.
Cheers for this, Rhett! I have a rather neglected ZVEX Mastotron on my board that will be getting a lot more attention thanks to these great points you've raised! Much appreciated!
I just got the Russian Big Muff a week ago. I paired it with the Durple, and it was magical. I didn't expect them to work that well together.
Play the Russian thru a Marshall DSL40 with Vintage 30 UK speakers. You’d never use another rig again
The Russian plays best with all types of setups. Is it the best sounding fuzz?...No...but it's so forgiving, doesn't cut the mids or bass too hard, plays well with other pedals and multiple instruments...it's my main fuzz, does what I need and doesn't fight back too much like a lot of fuzz pedals do.
Fancy seeing you here, lad. I've quite enjoyed some of your videos. It's surprisingly cool to know of the shared interests. Fuzz out.
@@markgarcia8253 Yeah I nearly bought a DSL40 when I was trying out a SGFX If 6 Was 9 BC183. I couldn't afford it tho. Bought the Fuzz. Sounds great through the amps I own. Putting a Vintage 30 in my little Laney Cub12r next week.
I've been following your channel for a while now, but I've been on a binge recently, and just subscribed. I've really been enjoying the "what is the (blank) sound" format those videos have been really insightful. I know you recently did the Fender tweed sound. I would love to see videos dedicated to the black face and silver face sounds of Fender. Keep up the great content, and thank you for the amazing videos.
0:18 You got me with that bass hook. It took less than 20 seconds to convince me. Well done, Rhett.
Great video, and posted the day of my birthday! Thanks for the present dude, I might buy some more for myself out of the list :D
I've never been a fan of fuzz, however, you are winning me over. Starting to look for one. Keep up the great work.
13:40 taking me back to my HS days with the "Torn" slide solo. Nice Rhett Nice!!!
Great video editing as well as awesome playing
Hey Rhett! Awesome show. I love my Keeley Fuzz Bender, dialing in a mix of silicon and germanium... or not!
Great video Rhett. Your production is great and always getting better. When does the solo album drop?
I just got a good deal on a Keeley Fuzz bender. So far I'm digging it. You actually got me wanting to try one after 20+ years of playing. Thanks!
Nice! I'm old enough to remember when Fuzz was pretty much the only guitar effect beside amp reverb. I'm happy that I still have a 1970's Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx and Univox Super Fuzz ("Superman" version) in my collection. REALLY looking forward to the BOSS Waza/SolaSound ToneBender team-up next year.
Thank you for this. I've been wanting to get a fuzz pedal since Fender Play Live did a deep dive into the Stones' "Satisfaction." Now I know why I'm seeing so damned many different kinds of fuzz boxes. I've only been playing guitar for 7 months (I've sung for 40+ years and playing keys almost as long) and I'm always learning things in your vids.
Rhett, another great video on effects. What and how to use in different ways, with great information that's simplified to understand. Thank you for all that you do. What is your option on plugins Fuzz. and software in a DAW setting.
Looks at Rhett. Looks down on my board of 6 fuzz pedals. Look back at Rhett. Buys one more fuzz.
Underrated comment here
Hi Rhett, Great video! I'm trying to get into fuzz and this helped a lot. Good info and I like that you used a few fuzzes for us to check out. I have one question: How did you get the bass sound in the intro? I loved the whole vibe of that intro.
Nice demo of various applications of fuzz pedals, especially in ways many fail including myself over the years fail to realize; informative, nice. So, 😎
Great stuff Sir! You are awesome! Guitar Beast with great info and some really nice gear that I will only keep dreaming about! Keep up the good word ! And Fuzz on brotha!
Congratulations. Most videos on fuzz over complicate and over explain the pedals, but this just concentrated on the sounds and where they are useful. Really useful primer.
Wow couldn't be better timed! I just bought my first fuzz pedal yesterday man!! 🤘🏼
Amen! The return of epic intro jams! Christ that was awesome!
Fantastic. Just what I was looking for Cheers
Been rocking a 90’s Lovetone Big Cheese fuzz for years - does everything. Great vid, love fuzz
Dude this was a really good video. Great tones and fuzz info. On the lead tone at the end I thought the reverb and delay were quite wet. It gave me an idea for another video: I'd be interested in your thoughts on using reverb and delay live (as opposed to recording). Would that be too wet live? Or would it work? I know you've played a fair amount live professionally so I'm curious to hear your opinions/experience on this. I don't think its been addressed in this way that much by others, I think it would make a good episode of your show, if you're so inclined. cheers
Great !! Had a red script Big Muff in the mid '70s. Loved it. Holy Stain now. Sounds good.
I purchased my second Fuzz pedal this past weekend, Walrus Audio Contraband. Definitely enjoy the violin like tones I get with my Big Muff Pie, blended goodness with mini hums. Thanks for showing how fuzz can be used as an overdrive or boost, that's helpful.
Hi! What a great channel and content. Those sounds and riffs.. Just make you want to buy a whole lot more guitar gear :D A few people mentioned about that killer beginning riff - tried to check out if that was from one your bands' songs, but apparently not? Would there happen to be tabs for that somewhere? Keep on doing what you're doing! This is exceptionally good and HOOKING material.. :)
I bought your tone control course. Learned a lot and makes these vids easier to understand. Thanks.
Wow
Adding the slide made it magical!
When you started your lead on the intro song, reminded me of Isaiah Mitchell from Eathless’s tone. Sick!
Man of culture!!!
I've got an early Catalinbread Manx Loaghtan Fuzz that I picked up back at Old Town Music in Portland and I've been contemplating how useful it is to my setup. This is encouraging me to keep exploring its capabilities!
Fascinating and compelling! THX!
Damn good video Rhett. Spot on demonstration. You are a great player...and I need a fuzz now.
Awesome video as always guy, I'm French and you're one of my biggest inspiration, Thank's🔥🇨🇵
You really need to release all of these tracks that you play when you demo guitars/pedals/amps/etc. They sound incredible man!
Great intro riff, killer drum sound!
Have you ever thought about releasing any kind of ep?? Your demos always sound so good id love to hear some kind of instrumental guitar godness
My first pedal in 1978 was a Maestro Fuzztain. It has two wheel dials for volume and drive, and a rotating dial for sustain (clean), soft fuzz, and hard fuzz. I loved it then and still love it now.
Good to see you zeroing in on your sound. I am not a fuzz guy (at all) but I can dig it. That bass sounds insane.
Very good video as always I’m getting that new Jhs fuzz Merry Christmas Rhett
The last pedal on my board is a JRockett Archer. I love the way it interacts with my fuzz. It turns it really changes the tone of the pedal and the response with the amp
Have been slowly working on an overdrive circuit that has a maxed-out, hybrid Big Muff gain stage at its core and I once used a prototype of it for a live set. There was no gain knob but I was able to transition from glassy, slightly broken up tones to full-on, sustaining leads with just the guitar's volume knob. First time I had done a set like that and there is something liberating and organic about have that kind of control over your tone and for your playing. 100% my desert island effect!
Great video Rhett. I was a late fuzz convert and I'm still not in love with it but,... The Fulltone Octafuzz has been a great fuzz pedal for me. My '55 LP Jr or Firebird into the Octafuzz into my '65 Vibro Champ sounds filthy. I like that I can switch the octave effect on and off. Your BAE pedal sounded great!
Thanks Rhett, a really helpfull video!! I really need one... Any recommandation with a Les Paul? Just a quick question, before clutching the fuzz in your intro, do you use a wah pedal? Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Thanks for the tips Rhett. I just received my jhs Supreme fuzz. Its my first time trying out fuzz.
This was a great video one of your best.
Great breakdown and demo of Fuzz tones
Yooooo love the syd Barrett mention
One of the most epic sounding solos ever was played through a fuzz, Steve Hackett's solo on Firth Of Fifth (so much for long, sustained, singing)
Probably the most underrated band of all time.
One of your best videos hands down 🤘🏼.
Knowledgeable... putting things into context... how dare you be so intelligent and insightful! :D Thanks man!
I got some old small Silvertone practice amp with built-in fuzz and boi oh boi I love this thing
Fantastic video. Ill def try to check out fuzzes. My only fuzz is the one on my chass bliss automatone. What did u think of that fuzz circuit when u had the automatone? I play a lot of high gain rock songs and I use a boss ns-2 noise gate. What r ur thoughts on fuzz and noise gates?
Brilliant tuition thanks a lot
Great vid Rhett. I wish more people would do "how to use" videos of pedals and other equipment rather than just turn knobs to demo gear.
Clear cut and to the point. I am going to have a fuzz pedal on my board for sure a Fuzz Bender by Keeley Thanks Rhett!!!
I just got my jhs 3 fuzz yesterday! Perfect timing!
Great video thanks. Do a video on compression pedals please. I love your channel. Thanks
Nobody: ... Rhett: Hi, Would you like to talk about our lord and saviour Fuzz??
Fell in love with fuzz when I got the Kemper (it has fuzz face and big muff)!! Its such a versatile and rich sounding effect! Tip: try running a tube screamer in front of a fuzz circuit for huge singing tones✌🏼
I absolutely ADORE my Jext Telez Buzz Tone. I have had it for 3 years, and it never fails. It gives me the best fuzz tone I've heard for the music I play.
Awesome video really learnt a lot about fuzz
Hi, Great video. As always. Just one fuzz ? I like fuzz face and octafuzz for strat and tone bender mainly for P90 and humbucker Les Paul’s. I could like sometimes a big muff sound too.
Great Video. I have just been playing around with some fuzz sounds. I took the risk and purchased a "Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box". Have to say I really like it, it is a genuine recreation of the "Foxx Tone Machine" with NOS Gemanium transistors. Pete Thorn did a review on it and basically sold me on it. Also, I have an harmonic percolator pedal that is really Fuzz like, it is the Granulater from Firehorse. Would be interesting to see what you think about Percolator Pedals.
Because of guys like you and Ariel Posen I am getting my first fuzz pedal for Christmas! And of yes QOTSA of course
I completely understand your love for fuzz 😂 that effect to me is like a drug, always want more and more
Killed it in Prior Lake MN 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻
Thanks Rhett really informative. I can't wait to get a decent fuzz pedal. I think what put me off was the fuzz on a multi effects unit and you go yuk etc......
Excellent, will definitely give the fuzz a try
Needed no convinced about the need of a fuzz pedal. I just watch as many fuzz pedal videos as possible! This was VERY educational though in other ways to use fuzz. Right now, my only fuzz is an EHX Double Muff, though I plan to purchase others in the future. So far, I think my favorite fuzz is the tone bender, simply because I like Page so much. I really dig the new JHS fuzz as well, and I especially enjoyed the Swarm from Beetronics demo!
Ok I wasn’t convinced until you added delay and reverb oh my goshhhh
I know this is about the guitars, but that bass growl caught all my attention.
Seriously Rhett you inspire me to play more and more. Not one lick or chord you played I hated it’s all just so perfect. BTW just picked up a 63 Skylark
This video sent me down a nostalgia rabbit hole and taught me that Natalie Imbruglia was the *fourth* musician to record and play "Torn." Huh!
Came down to comment the same!
Who wrote it?
I love my hoof fuzz by EQD very musical and versatile! What guitar is that in the later part of the video? It's really gorgeous looking!
Thanks Rhett. great info
Rhett, this is a great video. It really unlocked the what and when of fuzz pedals for me. I'm definitely going to try incorporating one into my sound. I do have to steal Ryan and Steve's question though: "Will it church?"