Simple distortion for bass guitar

[shawsofhell]

I want to build my bass player a pedal. I was thinking the bazz fuss but don't know which variation to build of it (original version? home-wrecker version? buzzBox?)

Any other suggestions?

[Ge_Whiz]

GGG Op-amp Muff Fuzz:

http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=94

1uF input cap, 10uF output, +ve towards IC. Two germanium diodes or one germanium, one silicon for best results.

[MartyMart]

The "Electra" distortion is quite nice, its in Torchy's layouts, very simple
just add a 100k vol pot on the output and use bigger caps for C1/C2, say
between 0.22's to 1uf polys .
Should work fine for bass, its only 9 components !!!

Marty.

[moosapotamus]

Of all the Bazz variations, I prefer the Buzz Box for bass. But, the original version is good, too. The original is a bit rough (nice) sounding, and the Buzz Box is a bit smoother sounding. You could make the Buzz Box and install a DPDT switch to bypass the first section. Then you'd have both in one box!

~ Charlie

[Dragonfly]

GGG Op-amp Muff Fuzz:

http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=94

1uF input cap, 10uF output, +ve towards IC. Two germanium diodes or one germanium, one silicon for best results.

if you prefer to use vero, theres a verified layout in my folder...

andy

[runmikeyrun]

yeah i'll second the buzz box.  if you're losing too much bass, use LEDs they clip less but give you more bass through the circuit.