Double Muff by Electro-Harmonix Topic: Equipment: Effects

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Reviewed on 2/13/04 by Timothy Lyons (5039) Rating: Recieved mine in the mail today and I guess the resaler was as anxious to try it as I was. He popped open the ceramic disc and tried out my pedal for a bit, I didn't mind the footpring but opening the box for the first time is Oh, so much fun! I plugged it in right away, both dials vertical and in single mode I punched in and my bass goes from clean to a nice, smooth almost fuzz, rather subtle, but lovely. I crank the gain a bit and it gets a bit clankier but still a slightly timid fuzz. I love it! Flip the switch to double, and the two faced beast goes from timid little schoolgirl to all out, in-your-face fuzz! Much harsher than the American reissue in tone, but warmer than the Sovteks, a perfect medium! It's very in your face, but still much clearer than it's Big Muff brotheren, as the treble pushes through, but so does the bass! It's chunky and still manages to let through a nice bassy tone! But of course, the usual gripes with Electro Harmonix pedals...they're a tad noisy with active electronics and they have 1/8" 9V adapters. Other than that, I can't say a word, and who can argue with something they call a muff! Long story short: Five out of five jumpy guys, great name, great sound, great pedal. Let's just not turn this into the OD250 and have everyone running out and buying one 'cause I love 'em. Model Year: 2003 Price: $80 (new) Where Obtained: eBay Features: Two knobs, gain for each stage of the overdrive. Toggle switch to switch between one and both stages of gain. Powered by battery or 9V power adapter. Sound Quality: The unit sounded great with both passive and active basses, the single muff mode with a passive P-bass was meaty and slightly overdriven, and became much more powerful in double muff mode. The unit added even more sweet, sweet growl to my active Stingray when in single mode, and became a best in double mode. I play mostly heavy metal and the Double Muff is perfect for a sweet, almost tubey overdrive. Only slightly noisy with active instruments, but nothing to worry about live. Ease of Use: Plug it in, stomp it, it sounds good wherever the knobs are. Durability: Haven't broken an Electro-Harmonix pedal yet, definately one of the sturdiest pedal manufacturers out there.

Reviewed on 9/18/06 by Paul Warren (14435) Rating: I listened to many sound samples before deciding on the Double Muff. The DM has that authentic vintage sound. The deciding factor was the second stage. Having the two fuzz units in series added a versatility that other units didn't have. The only complaint I have is the unit seems a little noisy although you can't hear the noise while playing. Model Year: 2006 Price: $65 CAN (new) Where Obtained: Long & McQuade Features: Unit is battery powered and there is an optional AC adapter. There is a switch for single or double Muff and a control knob for both stages. The Muff 1 control sets the overall gain for the unit and the Muff 2 control sets the gain for the second stage if the switch is set for double. There is an input jack and output jack. Sound Quality: I have tried this unit with my Gretsch and Ric passive basses and with my Fender active. I bought the unit to get that vintage fuzz tone you hear Larry Graham use on 'Dance to the Music'. It is very similar. Seems to me the sound would be useful for many different styles depending on how you use it. Ease of Use: The unit is very simple to operate as soon as you realize the the Muff 1 control sets the overall gain. After that, getting the right tone is easy. the unit needs to be in an FX loop for sensible operation. When used directly in line the gain is so high that it could blow speakers or ear drums when stomped. Durability: The case is steel but seems a little flimsy. I don't think I could jump on it without damage but under normal use I think it will be Ok.

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