fuzz tone on Wheels by FBB?

William Johnson · Post by **William Johnson** » 3 Jul 2005 4:05 pm

who may know what brand the fuzz tone on "Wheels" by Flying Burritto Bros might be? i like the clarity of the fuzz, its not over-drive of course.

thanks,
Billy

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William Johnson (Billy)
Grievous Angel Productions
Statesboro, GA. 30461 USA
www.grievousangelpro.com

Jim Dempsey · Post by **Jim Dempsey** » 3 Jul 2005 4:16 pm

One of Sneaky Pete's own designs I believe.-JD

William Johnson · Post by **William Johnson** » 3 Jul 2005 5:38 pm

had a great thick and cclear tome.

what might sounded kinda like that?

thanks,
Billy

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William Johnson (Billy)
Grievous Angel Productions
Statesboro, GA. 30461 USA
www.grievousangelpro.com

Buck Dilly · Post by **Buck Dilly** » 3 Jul 2005 6:57 pm

Having his ears might help.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 3 Jul 2005 8:39 pm

A Fuzz-Face would come close to that sound. I love the way that string just fuzzzzzzes out of nowhere in that song:

"We're not afraid to ride.........neeeerrrrruuuuuuw!"

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 3 Jul 2005 9:15 pm

It's a unit Sneaky made himself. I wonder if he still has an old schematic laying around?

Anyway, I've found two that get that thick, gnarly fuzz, and on opposite ends of the scale:

1. The ZVex Fuzz Factory. Used about $175.00. Great fuzz, you HAVE to read the instructions. There are so many types of fuzz available it's mind-boggling. It's what I ususally use.

2, The old Ibanez Sound Tank FZ-5. About $15-20 used. One sound, but THAT sound. I lost mine somewhere! Probably in one of my gig boxes somewhere...

William Johnson · Post by **William Johnson** » 4 Jul 2005 9:44 am

thanks.

Billy

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William Johnson (Billy)
Grievous Angel Productions
Statesboro, GA. 30461 USA
www.grievousangelpro.com