September 14, 2008

MXR M182 El Grande Bass Fuzz Review

Stashed under: Reviews - Fuzz — grygrx @ 11:23 am

  1. Overview
  2. Initial thoughts
  3. Video Overview
  4. Samples
  5. Picture Gallery
  6. Construction and cosmetic concerns
  7. Conclusion
  8. View All

Samples

Positions for Testing (in o’clocks):
- Internal boost trim at factory settings per manual.

  1. Vol 10, Tone 12, Fuzz 3 Deep On
  2. Vol 10, Tone 2, Fuzz 12 Deep On
  3. Vol 10, Tone 9, Fuzz 9 Deep Off

Note: Headphones or good speakers required. Bass samples!

P Bass

Position Sample
1 1
2
3
1 2
2
3
1 3
2
3
Mix

Active J

Position Sample
3 1
2
3

Fretless

Position Sample
3 1
2
3

Short 5

Position Sample
3 1
1.5
2
3

3 Comments »

  1. 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

  2. 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

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