Controls. Input/output. The Big Muff Pi (π), often known simply as the Big Muff, is a fuzzbox produced in New York City by the Electro-Harmonix company, along with their Russian sister company Sovtek, primarily for use with the electric guitar.

What is a muff in music?

Controls. Input/output. The Big Muff Pi (π), often known simply as the Big Muff, is a fuzzbox produced in New York City by the Electro-Harmonix company, along with their Russian sister company Sovtek, primarily for use with the electric guitar.

What does Big Muff mean?

Muff is specifically slang for big bushy 1970s pubic hair; not a vagina in general.

Is Big Muff a fuzz or distortion?

The Germanium Big Muff is a fuzz face style circuit with an overdrive circuit built in. Practically any overdrive, Muff, or fuzz type circuit distorts enough when the gain knob is maxed to be called distortion.

Is Big Muff good?

The Big Muff Pi is a simple yet effective pedal that allows you to dial in just a little bit of grit, all the way through complete ’70s fuzz! It’s a classic pedal that you have most likely heard on recordings without even realizing it. It’s also built like a tank – no need to worry about pampering this pedal.

Who uses Big Muff?

John Lennon – Purchased a Triangle Big Muff in August of 1971 in New York, but it is unknown if he ever recorded with one. John Fogerty – John is a Russian Big Muff collector and has used them from time to time. John Martyn – John used a V2 Ram’s Head Big Muff in his unique sound-on-sound rig in the 1970s.

What fuzz pedal did Smashing Pumpkins use?

Electro Harmonix Big Muff pedal
Pedals. The Smashing Pumpkins have used a raft of pedals in the studio over the years, but of course the most renowned ingredient of their iconic tone is the Electro Harmonix Big Muff pedal.

Why are rams heads called big muffs?

The Ram’s Head was introduced as the second generation Big Muffs in the early 70s. It got its nickname from the ram head graphics on the chassis.

What pedals do Siamese Dreams use?

Using a variety of different phasers on Siamese Dream, including vintage MuTron Bi-Phase and Electro Harmonix PolyPhase units, Corgan would famously use the MXR Phase 90 (and 100) pedal for lead guitar parts.