I love how in the intro Mick is purposely trying to make Dan cry with is playing. Your enthusiasm for the sounds you create are really what make this show fun! Thanks your doing what you do!

This episode is why I love TPS so much. Not only do we get to hear epic tones... not only do we get to see how much fun using pedals can be... we get to see how much fun you guys have doing the show and being with each other. I am a pedal addict and a TPS addict because of episodes like this, for which I am eternally grateful. Great work, gentlemen.

I found some magazines hidden away in my grandads shed that indeed proved that there were many “big muffs” in the 70’s

@CavemanWithAStringStick

3 жыл бұрын

Ha.

@30smsuperstrat

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a hair cought in your throat Dry Muff tone.

@adriansoto5964

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@turkeeg7644

2 жыл бұрын

Ok ... That made me laugh out loud... Thanks I needed that.

@davidneath8194

2 жыл бұрын

I was here to learn something about Fuzz, en did up laughing out loud. Couldn’t explain to my wife why. 😃

you know the more i watch this channel the more i realize just how unique it really is. you guys are such great players and people.thanks so much;-)and mick your tone with that vintage strat is just......WOW.

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Saw. Best to you geezer!

One of the best and most dynamic sounds on the show in this intro. Incredibly tasty, Mick!

@markpfeffer7487

4 жыл бұрын

Yooooo for sure. Really showed how nicely a fuzz can clean up. Dan's stank face says it all.

@CorbCorbin

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how so many folks think the Germanium FF cleans better, and has warmer gain, at least compared with the JHF1 BC108. I tried many different Fuzz Faces, and I still haven’t found one that cleans so well, and has the awesome full gain tone. Even Analogman’s BC108’s are different. Closest one I’ve found, that also is more diverse, with its bass and treble control, is the Deep Trip BOG. It can get very loud, and has a bias so a Germsnium tone can be dialed in, with more or less gain. It cleans up pretty well, but still not like the JHF1.

@andydalton4463

4 жыл бұрын

Do we know what fuzz pedal was used in the intro?

@CorbCorbin

4 жыл бұрын

Andy Dalton It was the Dunlop JHF1 BC108

That’s pretty awesome when the other guy is making the “guitar face” for you!! Can’t beat the fuzz face!

I didn’t come here to love fuzz, I do that already, I came here for Dans love face as Mick does the intro

Ummmm... yes to the Josh Scott getting deep into the fuzz with his depth and humor! A brilliant episode in the making.

@ShiroiTengu

4 жыл бұрын

+1 this NEEDS to happen!

@justlooking1412

4 жыл бұрын

No Musket Fuzz though!

This is one of the shows where I’m like yeah, Dan & Mick have the best job in the world...great sounds!

In a shocking a completely unforeseen moment Dan announces that he is moved. ;-)

@forester057

4 жыл бұрын

Fuzz gets him every time haha.

@papersquares

4 жыл бұрын

Mick could play a Squier Strat into a Boss Katana and Dan would still be vibing out with his eyes closed, gently nodding in approval as the tone sweeps him away.

@tonybrooks476

4 жыл бұрын

Blank I saw Ariel Posen this week and his support act used a Katana. Sounded flipping amazing. I bought one for my 13 year old and played it for about an hour the other day. Mind blowing.

@maniacalion6170

4 жыл бұрын

I believe Mick was playing a epiphone casino and the katana though

@tonybrooks476

4 жыл бұрын

ManiacaLion er I am not sure I understand?

There are few things better than watching pure joy exude from Dan in this episode.

That intro was incredible

The two common effects I've never been able to figure out are delay and fuzz, so thanks for these last two episodes

I fucking LOVE how often and deeply dan is physically and emotionally kandidly MOVED, by a bunch of steel vibrating over some magnets and wood - love you guys!! xoxoxo

@MrPhotonjockey

Ай бұрын

Would you be less impressed if they were moved by vibrating catgut resonating over wood, induced by a bow?

@jratcliffe91

Ай бұрын

@@MrPhotonjockey no, equally, also a big fan of classical music, so get on your bike mate

Best intro to your show ever.

Hands down, best guitar product vid EVER

Showing and explaining Thing 4 is exactly why I love this show.

I agree. Best moments: Dan nearly weeping in response to Mick. Mick's various faces of sonic shock. Right on fellas. I'm bringing my kids back your shows are so informative fun and teachable.

I just love it when Mick gets into a dreamy passage and Dan has his eyes closed and just sitting there “Absorbing” the energy. So good…. Show idea - both mick and Dan either write something or improv. Complete with their “ideal” GOD TONE. No education, no teaching. Just show the pedals you’re using and Just sit there going passage-for-passage and let the audience just enjoy the brilliance of both of your playing.

Dan your playing in the into was godly

Ive probably watched this vid 50 times in the last year...just to hear micks strat tones with that jimi fuzz. Sublime! 🙌

Oh man ...I love that when the first few minutes of TPS has OUTRAGEOUS tone and playing. Gents- love ya!

This really drives home how different every fuzz is. I find when someone says they "don't like fuzz" they tell you they played one once in a store for a couple minutes. PS-Mick's love song was awesome.

I love watching Dan while Mick plays.

I truly believe that intro is just exactly what the instrument is built for! A voice! Without a doubt a special moment caught in time, I love it!

Would love to see a show with some lesser known/underused fuzz techniques. For example two of my favorites are turning a fuzzface into a gated fuzz by putting a buffer and or boost in front of it and turn any fuzz into an octave fuzz by putting an eq before it. I set a GE7 with all the bands all the way down, boost 400 hz all the way, boost the the volume all the way and roll my tone off, and viola, any fuzz can be a vocaly octave fuzz. I am sure there are many more under explored techniques we as a community could both contribute and benefit from.

Guys.....I think I’ve watched this episode 10 times now.....I..can’t..stop! MONSTER tones and makes me think I want to transition my tone from overdrive to fuzz! The right fuzz can be almost universal as a drive pedal!

Some of the best tones I've ever heard on this show...absolutely mega!

VCQ: How many copyright strikes have you had to deal with? Also, KILLER intro, Mick!!! Best I’ve ever heard from you.

Late 70's Muff. Means a totally different thing to men of a certain age

@forester057

4 жыл бұрын

And fiber 😋🤪😂

@patrickfitzgerald2861

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason Wilding - Ahhh the lovely, natural ladies of the 70's! 😍

@samuel.langhorne.clemens

3 жыл бұрын

As a man of a certain age, I find this to be one of the all time best internet comments I’ve seen. Thank you! I feel validated. And while I’m at it, baldness is for old men and eagles. Nuff said.

I stumbled onto using a Fuzz Face into a Tumnus awhile back. Epic combo!

Thank you for this ..i just bought a Fuzz Face ..now i get fuzz thanks to you guys🙏🙏

That intro was so beautiful I thought you might cry Dan. Well done.

25 years ago my first pedal was an old Colorsound Supa Tone Bender, that my father gave me as a "distortion" pedal. It was noisy, undefined, thick. Did not cut through the mix. When I got the money for a multi fx, I didn`t look backwards and just recently I became fondly with fuzzes, because now I know what they`re supposed to do and know they`re not distortion pedals...

THAT intro Mick and your demo of the capabilities of the Dunlop Jimi Fuzz Face using your volume pot, was nothing short of godly. It's why I listen to TPS and why we all need a vintage 60s Strat. And oh my word, with the RYRA it was heavenly in my ears.

"You forgot the unforgettable riff." Hilarious! What a useful episode. Loved every minute.

I get very confused when people say they can’t get a usable tone with a fuzz pedal.. I can’t seem to get a tone that I don’t like with a fuzz!

@jonnynerot6711

4 жыл бұрын

100% true. I wonder what the ones who didn't get a tone they wanted expected to get...it's a fuzz! 😂

@dancrowe7860

4 жыл бұрын

True, but there can be an issue trying to "sit in the mix" with a fuzz. It's easy to simply disappear when you stomp the fuzz if you're playing with other musicians. It might not be an unpleasant sound when you play alone, but then it's unusable in a band setting.

@mattflickinger8151

4 жыл бұрын

I like it when I hear it done well, but it is not always in the style of music I listen to or create, so that can be difficult

@forester057

4 жыл бұрын

Fuzz is a guitar players effect. Don’t meet many non guitar players these days that can listen to fuzz unless it’s on rhythm guitar sitting below the mix perhaps. Maybe it’s an acquired taste.

@JazzRockswithAdam

4 жыл бұрын

Fuzz is very unusable for me. I'm one of those people you mention. It's much more at home in pop and rock, etc.

The "Comments" section seems a strange place to be when one is speechless, but here I am. Beginning at roughly 20 minutes in a program on Fuzz Pedals, we hear some of the most melodic and inspiring clean tones I've ever heard. So moving. If it's that way here in the distant inter-web, it's easy to understand Dan being so moved in person. It's under Thing 5, Fallin Love With Your Guitar Volume Control. Thanks, guys. Fantastic episode. And would be great to have Josh on and go on a Tone Bender.

This video solved a major problem I was having with getting the compression I was wanting from my "barely breaking up" sound - dimed Fuzz Face with volume way down on my Strat. Great job! I love the videos, especially the explanations for everything.

Brilliant playing with that Dunlop fuzz and the strat!! Wow! That sounded so perfect!!

Yes do a show on tone benders for sure!

@michaeldoerksen2841

4 жыл бұрын

NEED a ToneBender episode!

@ralvknights

4 жыл бұрын

Please it will be epic. Use clean amp and dirty amp plataforms. Use Dans favorites.

@gabrielledebourg2487

4 жыл бұрын

I’d love that! I’d love to see you include the Way Huge Havalina. Huge fan of mine (especially with a fairly transparent/clean Overdrive) afterwards. Just sounds huge in my Victory VC35!

I was saving this episode like the finest wine. I opened up and enjoyed it sooo much. Im taking this episode to my next life, just in case I need to explain the tones i love. Mick you demonstrated the use of clean tones into lead fuzz heaven, like a master. Love the show since day one. Cant wait for the Octafuzz Show. Add some wah and phaser just to funk it up.

Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream was a late 70s op amp Big Muff straight into the low input of a 2203 JCM 800. Iconic wall of sound.

@EzyoMusic

4 жыл бұрын

I recently got an op-amp Big Muff Pi re-issue and discovered the original was used there. It's my favorite Big Muff sound.

@scottmartinezguitarandbass

4 жыл бұрын

That MUFF was staked with a 70's MXR Distortion II going into the fuzz.

@fpsknifer9906

4 жыл бұрын

Trivia time: the current generation (v10B) deluxe big muff is actually an op-amp muff! AFAIK it's the only muff aside from the vintage op-amp or re-issue to use op-amps for clipping. I'm just throwing that out there for people chasing Pumpkins tones, since it's the same circuit but with far more features than any of the other options.

Another excellent and inspiring episode gents, great job! No questions, only a comment: Dan's wee face whenever Mick plays the 61 Strat is priceless. I'm not one to fall for the vintage 'hoodoo' usually, but that guitar is definitely doing something, Mick - you are unleashed whenever you pick it up!!

Mick, that intro tone was magic!

I love listening to how Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys uses fuzz. He makes it blend into the instrumentation as a crispy texture without it being to much.

@cactus-mcjacktus

11 ай бұрын

those first three records, sonically, are pretty garbage, but it’s garbage i will thoroughly indulge in. Big Muff/Rosac/Maestro into a cranked Tweed or Marshall just sounds magic. Shin Ei didn’t come until later, so a safe bet is a green Big Muff into dimed Tweed for the glory.

@jeremiahMc11

11 ай бұрын

@@cactus-mcjacktus El Camino and Brothers are my favorite. Tons of FY-2 and FY-6 circuits all over those records. Fredric Effects sells a fuzz that will let you swap between both circuits and it’s great!

When you plugged in the bass, mick, my brother who knows nothing about bass/guitar said “holy shit that’s awesome”. I’ve got to agree

That episode was an absolute blast.

You guys are really kicking ass. Like that you are doing a lot of themed “pedal Shows” lately

That intro was beautiful Mick. Well done!

“You had me at intro!” Playing, tone - exceptional and inspiring. Thank you!

Mick+fuzz face=Magic Mick! I didn't get fuzzes since I started watching TPS, I'm so grateful and I learn something new every friday... Filter + Fuzz was a revelation, thank you guys! Please do a show about the process of setting pedals (how do you find where unity gain is, understanding how much headroom a pedal has, setting each volume right, start with setting the first or the last pedal in the chain, etc.). Cheers from Italy

Was never a fuzz guy. After this video however, I’m still not a fuzz guy, but fairly entertained.

@getulioprates

3 жыл бұрын

AHahhahahah :)

Broadcast is my always on pedal to layer gain in front of it, it’s such a good base tone. Love it

The intro improv to this video was so f-in gorgeous, simply put.

Great show, and as always, your infectious enthusiasm is your USP...

Perfect timing on this one guys. I just finished building a Mythos Fuzz kit that I got for Christmas so many thanks for the ideas on how to start putting it to use.

TPS episode on fuzz: Only 2 mins in and Dan is already so moved he looks like he's going to cry. No shame in it! :-) Me too Dan, me too.

That intro is simply beautiful. I’ve listened to it 5times now. I just can’t get more than 10 mins into the video without going back for another repeat. Awesome!

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian, most kind! That is my home.

38:02 This is the only recording of the Royaltone on bass on the entire internet. I was looking for a bass demo for weeks before finally moving onto other fuzzes, and lo and behold, here it is. Aaaand it's over. Those ten seconds were great while they lasted

Dat intro... damn, that is the quintessentially most gorgeous strat tone ever.

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Ah man. Thank you! Marshalls, Strats Fuzz Face, tape echo. So so so so simple. :0)

@PTguitars

4 жыл бұрын

I second that - epic.

I love this. Fuzz is so central to my tone and figuring out how it plays with others is half the fun. My gain chain is treble booster->synth fuzz(earthquaker data corrupter)->OD->walrus jupiter fuzz->OD/lead boost. The data corrupter is so wild but its crazy how much having the jupiter fuzz on after it tames it! I run the jupiter fairly dark and use it for wall of sound stuff. Fun vid gents. More fuzz is always good!

Just when I finally convinced myself I don't need any more fuzz pedals you go and do this. Thanks, guys

That sound, when you krank your fuzz and then roll back on guitar is just magic.

Repeat after me: "I don't need any more pedals, I need more practice time"

@rexamai4982

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t need anymore pedals, I need more practice time

@calebo29536

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t need any more pedals, I need more practice time

@robertnicol3032

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t need anymore pedals, I need more practice time.

@MooCow2X2

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t need any more practice time, I need more pedals.

@mleon1958

2 жыл бұрын

I don't need any more pedals, I need more practice time!!!

Man you guys looked like you had so much fun in this one! Obviously Fuzz = Smiles

Always love these fuzz episodes. You guys absolutely killed it

Fridays are great in many ways but foremost because of TPS. I love what You're doing and You have become a true source of inspiration and helped me in great ways to improve my guitarplaying as well as my musicwriting. This episode was yet another moment of enlightenment for me! Keep it up guys!

Grange Hill and Rhubarb & Custard in one show.. god bless 70’s Children’s TV.. wish they’d done a Fuzz Blue Peter theme!

@tonybrooks476

4 жыл бұрын

Geoff Nightingale yes. This.

@ukguitarnoodle

4 жыл бұрын

flipping heck Tucker !

@stickpeople

4 жыл бұрын

The Bagpus theme sounds great with some aggressive fuzz

@kcd2120

3 жыл бұрын

@@ukguitarnoodle No, Zammo...no!

19:31 I bought a Fat Fuzz Factory a while ago. When you plug that in and it sounds broken, it's working correctly. I love that pedal. It's crazy and I'm able to use it more often within the context of a song than I initially expected.

Absolutely delicious Intro playing Mick. Best tone thus far!

That intro was phenomenal. The strat tone we dream about!

So I have watched every single episode of TPS from the humble beginnings in the back of Dan's office to the current weekly visits to the Schwang Cave. But what are the most rewatchable episodes? For me there are two: 1) The Powerbooster and Hiwatts (because it put the powerbooster on my board that I now can't live without), and 2) the Matt Schofield board build which for some reason does wonders for my mental health. Thanks Dan and Mick. You are doing no end of good.

@chrisegg7936

4 жыл бұрын

Morten Pedersen I’ve watched every episode once, and occasionally i’ll go back to the really informative ones for a second viewing down the line. I’ve definitely watched the hiwatt/powerboost episode 10 times at minimum. I can’t get enough of those sounds.

Great video guys!! Thanks for all the in-depth discussion about the options! I love messing around with fuzz pedals. I think the reason some folks don’t like them is that you have to take time to experiment dial in the sounds you like. And when you add in other factors like stacking with other pedals, amp settings, etc. it takes even MORE time! Patience is key, but man when you hit on THE sound or sounds you like, it’s awesome fun!! For example, after hours of goofing around, I found that for lead playing, usually prefer the signal to go guitar>fuzz>light OD>clean amp because the OD takes a little of the scoop out but leaves a lot of the “fuzziness.” Funny to see Mick likes that as well! Or...if I want to get crazy, stack a couple of fuzz pedals...a fuzz/octave with a light setting into another fuzz and hold on tight LOL!!✌🏻🎸🎼

I just got myself a JHS Pollinator the other day, so the moment I heard the intro of the video, I knew EXACTLY what was going on. Oh man!! The JHS is starting to become my always-on pedal. SO interactive with the volume knob

Second time watching this after months of exploring fuzz and learned so much more !! Thank you

That fuzzface>ryra combo was one of the most amazing tones I've ever heard. Absolutely killer. I will be attempting that next Sunday at church.

@mikeroadblock

4 жыл бұрын

Please get church people to use fuzz!

@mfmusic1901

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeroadblock be careful. Might accidentally start a new religion

Yes! to the ToneBender episode!

@Mick, the sound of your intro is absolutely phenomenal! Ever since I heard you playing your blue through a dimed Marshall plexi (in a Pete Thorn video), I was convinced, that no guitar can sound any better. Now you have proven the opposite to me. Can't wait to see your current Strat vlog! By the way: with your two last shows about delay and fuzz, you absolutely answered my recent questions. Thanks a lot guys!

Oh My god, what an intro ... I'm still shivering ...

Man, fuzz before the wah for that Stooges vibe. That’s the coolest trick, can’t believe you guys didn’t mention it.

Some really wonderful playing from Mick in this episode.

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The Fuzz Face/Klon duo was just amazing. What a wonderful tone.

I always get new ideas by watching your videos guys, cheers!

ok, I admit I haven't been a huge fan of fuzz... until I heard the amazing tones (and playing by Mick) at the 20:55 mark. So dynamic and sweet. I'm now a fan, thanks guys!

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MGG!

The classic fuzz that current generation ignores is the Jordan Bosstone. Pedal Steel players still love it.

@LorSTApunk07

4 жыл бұрын

I have a Boss tone variant. Gooby ‘Bag of D***s’ fuzz is based on the Boss Tone. It’s a great pedal but it’s very, very, loud and can be hard to dial in. Very aggressive sounding.

@davidtexmex1616

4 жыл бұрын

I think the satisfaction pedal from ehx is a clone of the bosstone, 30bucks on the 2ndhand market to try it out

@serginhosena

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidtexmex1616 i think it's a clone of the Maestro fuzz.Isn't it what Keith Richards used on Satisfaction?hence the name.but i might be wrong.

@TheBigGuppy

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Mahoney builds an accurate Bosstone. Voodoo Labs claimed to build a Bosstone but I never thought it sounded like one. The impedance levels on pedal steel pickups can be ridiculous. It can be difficult finding dirt boxes that work well with steel. The original idea was that fuzz provided a strings effect for steel.

No kidding....zillionth time I have listened to this intro. Me and Dan both were having a fuzzgasm.

Some nice playing and very informative thank you.

Wonderful tone and playing on that intro, Mick!

@ThatPedalShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!

Mick talking about big woolly, furry muffs without a hint of irony 😂

@nevillecragg9066

3 жыл бұрын

Late 60’s early 70’s warm fuzzy wrapped around you muffs even!! 🤣

Where has octave FUZZ been all my life!?!?! And then adding an overdrive after to smooth it out?? BRILLIANT!!

Amazing show. Super educational and fun. Thanks for always making great content!

Hi Mick, Malcolm here. Reelin’ in the Years was recorded ( according to Elliott - honk) hot rod Strat direct into an Ampeg SVT ( yup, a bass amp) onto tape. Mics not remembered, must be out there somewhere. Any effects - overdrive etc. - were put on tape to tape ( reamping?) I’m sure some of your viewers can ferret out the accuracy of equipment. Great show, I should tune in more often 😉

I can't wait till the octave fuzz pedal show comes out! Hell yes.🤘 When you do though, PLEASE grab a JDM Pedals - Humdinger and show it off. I think it's my favorite fuzz.. It's like a Tonebender mkII w/an octave up option, similar to the Fulltone Ultimate Octave. Great sounding, reasonably priced, hand-made, boutique pedal - from Germany. I also have his Union Fuzz pedal which I also like a lot. Cheers, fellas! 🍻

Favorite video in ages! All your uploads are great, but I always love Fuzz.

Thank you guys! Great tone video!!

Dan seemed to have lots of meditative "moments" in this show! Fuzz seems to be his thang, besides Flange

Great video, as always. The whole "brevity thing", Dudes. Extremely HONORABLE Mention Octave Fuzz: the Keeley Monterey! The "TONE ZONE": 21:10 to 21:59 and the STRATospheric THIRD sTONE From The SUN... 22:00 to 22:36 !!! AHhhhh-MAaaZING!

Never been into fuzz pedals.. that intro has made me reevaluate that. Top job 👍

Some fuzzes make the best overdrives if you turn the fuzz down. Hendrix used to stack his Fuzzface into the Octavia - pretty hardcore for the 60's. Great show guys - Fuzzlicious ! For those who have a fuzzface mini like me and didn't get on with it - there is a little trim pot screw bias adjustment inside via the battery compartment - turn it to the right for a more usable sound. Especially if you have a smaller amp 👍