Bobb Bruno's Signature Fuzz 'The Fluzzy' by TSVG

Bobb Bruno's Signature Fuzz 'The Fluzzy' by TSVG

We're back with more from Bobb Bruno! Multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Bobb wears many hats. You can find him in Best Coast, Bunny Tuff, or you might know him from his work with the Uphill Gardeners. Once again joined by Jonathan Hischke, we go over Bobb's very own signature fuzz pedal "The Fluzzy!"  

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Pedal Review: Mantic Effects Vitriol Distortion

Pedal Review: Mantic Effects Vitriol Distortion

For those of you who are not familiar with Mantic Effects pedals, let me warn you, they are not for the subtle and timid sound designers. Mantic Effects is a go for the throat pedal company that creates effects that can transform instruments into sonic weapons! Mantic Effects are really not trying to reinvent the wheel…they have abandoned the wheel for jetpacks!

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Fuzz Wars: Janek Gwizdala’s Favorite Fuzz Pedals

Fuzz Wars: Janek Gwizdala’s Favorite Fuzz Pedals

I met Janek Gwizdala backstage at my first Bass Player Live back in 2009. I performed as Vato Negro and was very intimidated to be in a room full of my peers.  I remember I was speaking to Bass Player Magazine editor, Chris Jisi, about Jaco Pastorious and Janek overheard me saying something about Jaco’s feel and groove, so he jumped in on the conversation with similar opinions to mine.  We quickly bonded and have been friends ever since.

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Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Walrus Audio, Idiot Box, Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Co.

Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Walrus Audio, Idiot Box, Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Co.

It’s time for another 2016 update and throwback of Fuzz Wars and, once again, I was fortunate enough to have my good friend and bass partner in crime, Jonathan Hischke on board to help review four must-have fuzz pedals! 

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Show Me Your Pedalboard: Cas

Show Me Your Pedalboard: Cas

Today’s Show Me Your Pedalboard entry comes from Cas all the way from the Netherlands. Cas plays bass in dutch pop band Rondé and it looks like they’ve developed quite a following for themselves! Word! Cas prides himself on working unconventional sounds into pop music, and his board is very indicative of that. He also has some of my favorite pedals ever! You’re just showing me what I want to see!

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Show Me Your Pedalboard: Ivan

Show Me Your Pedalboard: Ivan

Today’s Show Me Your Pedalboard entry comes from Ivan all the way from Croatia! Wow! Ivan plays under the name Luul which is a solo-looping project of his that, in his words takes after artists like Mylets. Very cool. Ivan’s board is very indicative of looping which also covers all of his sonic bases. 

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Pedal Review: Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude Analog Delay

Pedal Review: Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude Analog Delay

Fans of PedalsAndEffects know I am a big supporter and user of Fairfield Circuitry pedals. I have reviewed their Randy’s Revenge Ring Modulator and put their Four Eyes Fuzz in a Fuzz Wars and now they return with the Meet Maude Analog Delay. Of course this is no ordinary delay pedal and in typical Fairfield Circuitry fashion, Meet Maude has it’s own unique sound that makes it stand out from other delay pedals.

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