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Electro Harmonix BIG MUFF US

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Description

Essential Information About the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Pedal (NYC / USA)

  • Vintage fuzz-distortion with a thick, creamy grain and ultra sustain, perfect for massive riffs as well as singing leads
  • Reissue of the American NYC model: the authentic "Big Muff" character, a rock standard
  • Simple and effective controls (Volume, Tone, Sustain) to switch from smooth fuzz to smashing distortion
  • True bypass and status LED for easy integration on any pedalboard

An NYC Icon: the Big Muff Pi, a Legendary Sound

For over 40 years, the Big Muff Pi has established itself as one of the most iconic fuzz pedals for electric guitar. Its sonic identity is immediately recognizable: a long, "violin-like" sustain when pushing the Sustain, and a generous saturation capable of filling the space with an almost orchestral thickness. This reissue of the original NYC model brings back the vintage grain that marked generations of guitarists, from rock pioneers to contemporary artists.

If you're looking for a fuzz that doesn't do things halfway, the Big Muff Pi remains an essential reference: it has transcended eras and styles, and continues to be associated with legendary sounds heard in classic rock as well as alternative and garage.

Who Is This Big Muff Pi For?

The Big Muff Pi is aimed at guitarists who want a pedal with a strong character, capable of transforming a clean amp into a wall of sound, or pushing an already crunchy channel toward infinite sustain. Its intuitive operation makes it accessible from the first pedalboards, while remaining expressive enough for demanding musicians in both studio and live settings.

It excels in rock, stoner, grunge, garage, psychedelic realms and even certain shoegaze or ambient approaches when paired with delays and reverbs. On stage, it delivers a consistent gain level and massive presence; in recording, it provides a dense texture that fits easily into the mix when the Tone is well adjusted.

Settings and Features: Essentials Serving the Sound

The Big Muff Pi goes straight to the point with three potentiometers: Volume (output level), Tone (spectral balance, from darker to sharper), and Sustain (amount of gain and sustain duration). This trio of controls covers a wide palette, from smooth and creamy fuzz to more aggressive and compressed distortion.

For usability, it features a status LED indicating "Effect On" and a footswitch for bypass. The true bypass helps preserve signal integrity when the pedal is off, convenient for simple pedalboards as well as more complex effect chains. Connectivity is kept to essentials: one 6.35mm Jack input and one 6.35mm Jack output, with power possible via battery or power adapter.

The Sound

The Big Muff Pi is above all a big, thick sound with natural compression that "glues" notes together, ideal for power chords that fill the space and effortless solos. The grain is vintage-typed, with that creamy and slightly gooey character that charms historic fuzz pedals, while maintaining an attack sharp enough to cut through a band.

Increasing the Sustain yields that famous singing, dense sustain, perfect for expressive leads. The Tone acts as a true adaptation key: closed, the fuzz becomes dark and massive; open, it gains brightness and bite. This personality has attracted guitarists linked to cult sounds often cited around the Big Muff Pi, such as Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and rock references ranging from Pink Floyd to The White Stripes.

Technical Specifications

Effect Type

  • Effect pedal for electric guitar
  • Distortion type: vintage fuzz
  • Model: reissue of the American original NYC model

Controls and Switching

  • Controls: Volume, Tone, Sustain
  • Status LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Bypass: true bypass

Connectivity

  • Input: 6.35mm Jack
  • Output: 6.35mm Jack

Power Supply

  • Operates with: 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (optional, not included)
  • Power connection: 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack, negative polarity inside
  • Compatible power supply: 409939

Dimensions and Weight

  • Dimensions (L x D x H): 140 x 175 x 75 mm
  • Weight: 450 g

Included Accessories

  • 9 V battery included

Power Consumption

  • Required voltage: 9 V DC
  • Current consumption: 3 mA
Brand reference number: US BM

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From a sharp Hendrix-style fuzz to a warm battery tuft fuzz, including a rock sound for wild solos. No, I don't have shares in Electro-Harmonix! More seriously, it allows you to vary the sound of your solos, to add something! From rock to metal, it's really great.
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Posted on 03/01/2010
By Guillaume C.

Warning, as its name suggests, the size of this pedal is huge! Too big for my taste. The sound obtained with my amp (small Roland Cube amp) is not convincing at all. So disappointed but maybe it's because of my entry-level amp.
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Posted on 11/09/2021
By Jean-Marc LEBLANC
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I received it earlier, plugged it in, my neighbor came up to me asking how I could stand such a crazy sound. I hugged her and kissed her to thank her for the compliment.
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Posted on 23/03/2018
By Stéphane M.

Well, it's the Big Muff, what else!? Good gritty sound! A killer in front of a good wah, all on the front panel of a tube amp!
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Posted on 26/11/2015
By Christophe P.

When you trigger the Big Muff......!!!Watch out for takeoff...it blows your mind. A nice big thick and saturated sound.
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Posted on 19/09/2009
By Brice L.

Excellent and essential to get Gilmour's sound in Sorrow
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Posted on 26/01/2016
By Paul M.

no surprise at all!! true to its reputation
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Posted on 05/08/2015
By Jerome M.

Very good, fast delivery! perfect
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Posted on 18/02/2016
By Laurent B.

A fuzz that sends you to 1970!
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Posted on 16/07/2014
By Benjamin N.

It's big sound, it's so good
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Posted on 06/03/2015
By Cyril D.

super wood are the best
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Posted on 04/07/2014
By Thierry W.

meets my expectations.
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Posted on 12/10/2023
By Jean-Pierre GARGARO
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Good value for money
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Posted on 13/08/2014
By Elisabeth P.

The bigg muff !!!
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Posted on 20/12/2020
By Ragueneau Guillaume
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A Pure Joy! :)
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Posted on 04/12/2015
By Jeanne P.

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