burn, fuzz, burn!

I've burnt my Gold Fuzz a few days ago. I didn't really look at what i was doing and connected it with the power supply of my Line6 DL4.
Super!


I wrote Jan from Orion Effects and he said they'd repair it for me. Seems like everything's turning out good in the end.
I just have to bring the parcel to the post office. I miss it somehow.

manic street preachers - there by the grace of god

it's been a while...

I've played quite a lot unplugged or without effects lately, got myself a steel string acoustic (Seagull S6) and moved into other directions again (i'm into singer/songwriter stuff a lot recently). No need for any effects, my Telecaster and my Peavey Classic 30 are just perfect for that.

So, no noise for quite a long time. The Gold Fuzz may be a super pedal (it truly is), but it's made to be loud. That's fine for rehearsals and playing concerts, but i think sometimes it's too much at home. It's just a noise pedal, for crazy oscillations and stuff.
I tend to use the Interstellar Overdriver far more often. It sounds good for all kinds of musical styles, if it's blues (hey hey Black Keys) or shoegaze. But you have to beware of turning in too much gain, it gets muddy easily.
The Interstellar Overdriver als replaced my Big Muff. As i said: it's good for all kind of sounds.

I already thought of selling the Gold Fuzz, but on the other hand it's just too cool to make noise with. If i get into financial problems (my gear, my smoking habit...), i may sell it.

But it's awesome, believe me. If you're into experimental or noise music, get one!
Others may get a much more simple fuzz without all that crazy circuits or whatever it is in it.

willie nelson & calexico - señor (tales of yankee power)