Which fuzz pedal did David Gilmour use?

David’s first Fuzz Face pedal used a germanium transistor (a germanium fuzz face pedal is available here: Dunlop FFM2 Germanium Fuzz Face® Mini Distortion) and switched over to a silicon transistor in the early 70s.

What is the Wampler velvet fuzz based on?

Brian Wampler has based this model on the ‘aggressive yet smooth’ sound of a vintage fuzz driving a Marshall stack, and on the Big setting you can hear that in action with plenty of bottom end and lots of fat, squelchy compression on your fuzzed-out notes – right in the zone to get a Hendrix vibe going.

What fuzz did Pete Townshend use?

Univox Super-Fuzz fuzz
The U-1093/U-1095 Univox Super-Fuzz fuzz pedal represents a key part of Pete Townshend’s classic stage sound. He used versions of the Univox Super-Fuzz between 1968 and 1978. You can hear the effect clearly in recordings from this era — the signature “buzz saw” sound during leads and rave-up outros.

Did Clapton use fuzz in cream?

In Cream, Eric Clapton switched to 100-watt Marshall heads and 4×12 cabinets using two full stacks. He also used a Vox wah-wah pedal and occasionally a fuzz effect pedal. For a while, he used Les Paul guitars exclusively. Sometime in 1967, he started playing a 1964 Gibson Les Paul SG.

What kind of acoustic guitar does Pete Townshend play?

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Why did Pete Townshend number his guitars?

In 1974, Pete began to have his guitars numbered, owing to the number he took on the road with him. This seems to have been achieved simply with some duct tape and marker. He also seems to have always preferred the LP’s without truss rod covers. By 1975, these stickers had been replaced by large, block numbers.

What fuzz pedal did Eric Clapton use?

During this time, Clapton used a Vox V846 Wah-Wah Pedal. He also used this later in his career, along with a Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 Wah Pedal and a Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Wah Pedal.

What guitar did Pink Floyd use?

The Black Strat is the nickname for a black Fender Stratocaster guitar played by David Gilmour of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd….The Black Strat.

Does the velvet fuzz sound like a fuzz or distortion?

Some people say it sounds like a fuzz but feels like a distortion, so yes, you CAN have the best of both worlds. If you are a fan of the tones of the players like David Gilmour or Eric Johnson (and let’s face it, who isn’t), then it could be that the Velvet Fuzz is the pedal you are looking for.

Did you know that David Gilmour had pedals?

In this feature we’ll look at a handful of models and how to incorporate these in your rig, with David Gilmour’s tones in mind. When David joined Pink Floyd in early 1968, guitarists had only a few pedals to choose from.

What does a Big Muff pedal sound like?

Just by adjusting the gain with the guitar volume, a single pedal could produce anything from boosted cleans to warm overdrive and thunderous growl. Big Muffs are often referred to as fuzz but both the Muff circuit and its tone is quite different from the fuzz pedals.

What do you think about vintage fuzz pedals?

The vintage fuzz circuit is incredibly versatile. Hendrix and Gilmour mastered them perfectly and knew how to combine the sheer power of their amps with the gain and volume of the pedals.