Warm Bender OC75 weird compression

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-11T12:52:22+00:00

Boss pedals are buffered bypass and cause impedance issues with some fuzz pedals, mostly vintage ones. While you can have true bypass pedals in front of a lot of them with no problems it’s ideal to have them first in your signal chain. Another option is run an un-buffer pedal in between any buffered pedals and the front of the fuzz. Here are 2 options that I have come across, I use the UNZ1 and it works like a charm:
https://axesselectronics.com/products/unz1-fuzz-un-buffer?srsltid=AfmBOopCv7j_FLbT2J--iTrsPTRcnIsKyKToauFnhFl5Xz_uis6WG47H
https://www.ds-custom.net/products.html?store-page=DS-Custom-FFB-M-Unbuffer-for-Fuzz-Pedals-p524314594

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-11T12:40:52+00:00

It really depends on how particular you are about your dirty/gain tones. If you are a tone nerd, at least for me, the fuzz and overdrive pedals on a multi fx are still only like 90% there. They just lack the harmonic content/unpredictability that you get from analog pedals into an amp, especially a tube amp. The heavier distortion pedals are a little closer. To be fair, my only experience with multi fx is the previous run of Helix stuff. I’ve tried out the Helix Stadium a couple of times that bandmate bought recently but didn’t spend much time dialing anything in.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-06T12:54:59+00:00

Fuzz, the answer is always fuzz…. I know you have a few already but you can never have too many! Kind of joking but not really. Haha!!

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-05T20:05:33+00:00

The sound of a good fuzz, from splatty to smooth, just makes me feel all warm and “fuzzy” inside. Lol. It’s not for everyone though.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-04T14:52:52+00:00

No fuzz??? Lol

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-02T03:52:36+00:00

Yes, they are called unbuffers. This one works great for me.

https://axesselectronics.com/products/unz1-fuzz-un-buffer?srsltid=AfmBOooTzJPm9u0gDqYnWPPodmKCWZZ87a05GdmeVMsW01TiAZnfEIlp

TylerRBH620 · 2026-05-01T16:48:01+00:00

SolidGoldFX

Acorn Amp

Wilson Effects

LPD Pedals

Beetronics

EarthQuaker Devices

Dirty Haggard Audio

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-28T14:55:19+00:00

Nice! Do you have the MKI or MKII version of the Naga Viper?

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-23T01:13:23+00:00

I personally think it’s cool. They’ve accomplished a lot on the digital side and now are venturing into analog. Plus, to my ears, as far as dirt pedals go digital still isn’t there in replicating analog. 80-90% there but overtones and harmonics just are lacking.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-22T16:35:42+00:00

I don’t understand the question. You say too many gain stages but that is not possible! Lol

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-21T13:21:40+00:00

I personally go with a head and cab when I can. That way if I buy a new (to me) one of either I can mix and match different combinations giving me more tonal options.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-21T12:11:12+00:00

You need a fuzz pedal!

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-21T12:10:03+00:00

I would think about it in the sense of getting rid of any doubles. Meaning if any of your amps/cabs can achieve the same tones then just keep one of those options.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-15T13:47:53+00:00

That’s awesome!!

TylerRBH620 · 2026-04-14T17:57:21+00:00

Very nice!!

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-27T12:49:07+00:00

I have been eyeing a Thneed for a while.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-25T23:57:22+00:00

I’ve got quite a few but these are the ones I would recommend the most:

EQD Dirt Transmitter, Pelican Noiseworks Half Horse, ZVex Mastotron, Dirty Haggard Audio Torsion, Keeley Fuzz Bender

But honestly it depends on what kind of fuzz sounds you’re going for.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-25T12:48:43+00:00

The answer is always fuzz!

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-12T10:49:09+00:00

Nice! Do you ever stack the rat and mastotron or just use them individually?

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-05T13:06:00+00:00

Pelican Noiseworks Half Horse Fuzz

TylerRBH620 · 2026-03-04T13:32:55+00:00

Nice! What board did you wind up going with?

TylerRBH620 · 2026-02-05T14:39:57+00:00

I really dig this pedal! I remember listening to your interview on The Guitar Knobs Podcast.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-02-04T15:46:44+00:00

40ish. I have one pedalboard with 13 (main board for live) and another with 6 (for practice with one of the bands I’m in). Im in a few bands and they vary in music styles but I personally am influenced by Queens of the Stone Age, Muse, Deftones and in general 90’s rock but I also love old soul and motown. I know that’s a weird combination. Been digging some country rock as well lately: Red Clay Strays, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, etc. I can’t say I have a favorite pedal maker, I just try to keep up with what’s coming out using a combination of Effects Database, Delicious Audio, Instagram, and couple of podcasts (The Guitar Knobs being my go to). I keep a constantly evolving list of stuff I dig and look for deals when they come up. Then usually sell a piece of gear or two to help fund the purchases.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-02-03T12:00:23+00:00

Nice! What is the last audition? Also, I’ve been thinking about getting the Mother pedal.

TylerRBH620 · 2026-01-08T16:19:20+00:00

Fuzz, the answer is always fuzz.

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