MXR M182 El Grande Bass Fuzz Review
Samples
Positions for Testing (in o’clocks):
– Internal boost trim at factory settings per manual.
- Vol 10, Tone 12, Fuzz 3 Deep On
- Vol 10, Tone 2, Fuzz 12 Deep On
- Vol 10, Tone 9, Fuzz 9 Deep Off
Note: Headphones or good speakers required. Bass samples!
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Pretty much my experience with the pedal as well….however on the pedal i tried after taking the knobs off i doscoverd the pot shafts were plastic! Nice review and keep up the good work!
Comment by Snakeman1066 — September 14, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
mine came from the factory with the deep setting at +15/113Hz, which was even muddier!
nice review, i would say it’s good at what it does and that’s all. deep switch sweetens the tone alot IF it’s set properly
Comment by shinobi — September 14, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
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Comment by Raphael Hansen — November 12, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
I just now listened to the “Mix” sound clip, and it does sound sweet!
Comment by thunderscreech — February 11, 2009 @ 6:15 pm