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1970 Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Triangle Vintage Fuzz Guitar Effect Pedal V1
Estimated price for orientation: 989 $
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Description Brand: Electro-Harmonix Model: Big Muff Pi, Triangle MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Version 1 - “TRIANGLE” BIG MUFF (USA 1969) - The tone of the V1 Triangle has been described as the best sounding of all the Big Muffs. It has also been described as one of the most articulate Muffs, with a clarity that many of the later Muffs seemed to lack. However, it should be clearly stated that there is no ‘one’ triangle Big Muff tone. There is more variance in Triangles than any other version due to the wide variety of component values used in the circuit from day to day, and I have never seen two Triangles with exactly the same values. That said, there are some attributes that define a “typical” V1, and I use that term loosely. The mids were very scooped, as in flat or removed, and there was usually a bit more sustain and brightness than most later versions. For that reason many V1 Big Muffs do cut through a band mix very well and are very articulate for leads, and have a nice crunch for power chords and palm muting, whereas many later versions were muddier and bassier. V1s are very similar to the later V2 Ram’s Head Big Muffs, and some will sound identical. V1s have slightly less bottom end than typical V2s based on most examples I have played. The bass and treble of the tone varies quite a bit from one Traingle to another, as does the gain, fuzziness, and clarity on notes. In the extreme ranges you may find some are very dry and fuzzy sounding, some gritty and fat, some thin and gainy, some thick but smooth, et cetera. The wide variety in sound is one reason V1 Big Muffs are so collectible.
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| Brand: | Electro-Harmonix | Model: | Big Muff Pi, Triangle |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Version 1 - “TRIANGLE” BIG MUFF (USA 1969) - The tone of the V1 Triangle has been described as the best sounding of all the Big Muffs. It has also been described as one of the most articulate Muffs, with a clarity that many of the later Muffs seemed to lack. However, it should be clearly stated that there is no ‘one’ triangle Big Muff tone. There is more variance in Triangles than any other version due to the wide variety of component values used in the circuit from day to day, and I have never seen two Triangles with exactly the same values. That said, there are some attributes that define a “typical” V1, and I use that term loosely. The mids were very scooped, as in flat or removed, and there was usually a bit more sustain and brightness than most later versions. For that reason many V1 Big Muffs do cut through a band mix very well and are very articulate for leads, and have a nice crunch for power chords and palm muting, whereas many later versions were muddier and bassier. V1s are very similar to the later V2 Ram’s Head Big Muffs, and some will sound identical. V1s have slightly less bottom end than typical V2s based on most examples I have played. The bass and treble of the tone varies quite a bit from one Traingle to another, as does the gain, fuzziness, and clarity on notes. In the extreme ranges you may find some are very dry and fuzzy sounding, some gritty and fat, some thin and gainy, some thick but smooth, et cetera. The wide variety in sound is one reason V1 Big Muffs are so collectible.