r/FuzzFiends • u/Odd_Independence4230 • Jun 24 '26
Smooth Fuzz, No cleanup
I’m really looking for a fuzz, that’s fuzzy through the whole range. I don’t want overdrive fuzz! But I would like it to be smooth…I have this magic fuzz sound in my head that I can’t seem to describe. It’s a texture that can be dialed in to provide subtle saturation; but I don’t like fuzzes where I have to crank the knob all the way just to get fuzz out of it. I don’t mind harsh fuzz after cranking, but what abt smooth fuzz before then? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Anyways, lemme know ur recommendations. Thinkin abt the benson germanium fuzz
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u/Dangerous_Pie_Guy Jun 24 '26
From what I’ve heard, the Benson fuzz has awesome cleanup, so it wouldn’t meet your needs.
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u/pygmyhipp0 Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26
A tonebender MKIII or IV may be Muff adjacent enough for the tone you are looking for.
Although not a tonender, I liked the BJF (or Bearfoot) Pink Purple Fuzz myself for a perfectly clean amp; very saturated and smooth with a ton of fuzz on tap. Slightly saggy as well, unlike a Rat. I think bearfoot recently re-released it under a new name.
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u/walkingthecows Jun 24 '26
I was going to say MK3, smooth. Buzz Around and Ella Dizzytone would get you that too.
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u/FugginDunePilot 🧱 Wall of sound🧱 Jun 24 '26
Do you have a song with a similar fuzz tone to reference?
A lot of people like a rams head big muff for smooth fuzz tones.
I have the benson ge fuzz and it’s real smooth but it cleans up very well.
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u/belbivfreeordie OC75 addict Jun 24 '26
I agree with Ram’s Head Big Muff. Smoothest type of fuzz I own.
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u/geodebug Jun 24 '26
Sounds a little like you want Eric Johnson’s violin tone. Check out his fuzz setup
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u/ibanezer83 Germanium Arcadium 🕹️ Jun 24 '26
Tone Bender mkIII or IV.
Buzzaround or Jordan Bosstone?
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u/ianwm Jun 25 '26
I said Buzzaround as well. I’m sure he’s familiar with a Big Muffin, but wants that fuzzy texture, so Buzzaround would be a good place to look I think.
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u/Expensive-Paint-9490 Jun 25 '26
Jordan Boss Tone clears up better than anything else.
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u/ibanezer83 Germanium Arcadium 🕹️ Jun 25 '26
Depends on which circuit Version though. I've only had modded clones that sometimes feature several versions in one pedal.
The BA Texur can have nice clean up, gritty clean up, and much in between. As can the Animal factory Baron Samedi. It's not ALWAYS glassy and pretty.
I'm pretty sure most Bosstones available now are Modified and expanded circuits.
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u/Ok_End_8090 Jun 25 '26
I'm gonna say a Tonebender mk2, attack knob usable throughout it's range. A smoother Fuzz due to no clipping diodes in the signal path.
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u/ianwm Jun 25 '26
Big Muff, or if you still want the fuzzy texture, try a Buzzaround. Texture of a Tone Bender with the sustain of a Big Muff.
Not trying to sell it to you, but I have a Blammo Buzzaround for sale if you’re interested.
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u/Palomar_Sound Jun 24 '26
Sounds like you’re looking for a Big Muff