all are solid pedals. The only one I liked better was the Deluxe but the Big Muff was the one for me.. The popularity may also have something to do with the fact that it’s the model most associated with David Gilmour. Also consider the nano bass big muff and the deluxe big muff pi from EHX. the bass big muff is a little darker/smoother sounding. Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi (USA) The US version of the Muff has more high end and a slower attack, and, also because of that, sounds "fuzzier" and more grainy. It's a great gateway into the muff world and the price is fantastic. The line also includes recreations with a smaller footprint lie the Little Big Muff and the Nano models – for a comprehensive history of all the models you may want to read this. What We Like: The Nano Big Muff crams all of the tone of the larger box Big Muffs into a smaller package and with slightly better clean up and a lower noise floor. Transistors are BC550. My rig: 335 or telecaster through a 70s Fender Vibrolux. I'll be buying a newer version of either pedal, I just can't afford the original of either one. Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi USA Buy Now: https://goo.gl/k1MU9z The Electro Harmonix USA Big Muff Pi is a remake of the classic fuzz/distortion pedal … I want to get a fuzz pedal that goes from boost to nasty such as a big muff or fuzz face. Hi All, I'm in the process of building up a new rig based on 60's and 70's gear. Concerns: The Nano Big Muff gets a little noisy beyond 3 o’clock on the Sustain dial. Joined: Jan 6, 2014. But that’s not surprising consider the amount of gain on tap. CIRCUIT -The core Big Muff section of the circuit circuit is the same as the classic Big Muff Pi circuit found in the Big Muff Pi classic, Little Big Muff, and Nano Big Muff. It is built with normal through-hole style transistors, capacitors, and diodes. Messages: 4. Muse123 Member. I have recently been looking for a fuzz pedal and narrowed it down to two pedals; the little big muff and the big muff nano. the deluxe can do a huge range of sounds. Hi there, I want to get a Nano Big Muff, I actually never owned a fuzz pedal in 25 years of playing the guitar. What I want to use it for: Mainly leads over clean(-ish) rhythm guitar, relaxed 60s kind of sound. I have the Big Muff NYC and when I went shopping it was more hairy than the Tone Wicker, Nano and the Little Big Muff. I had it dialed in, in less than 5 minutes and it's cool thru singles and humbuckers. But one of the most striking things about the Ram’s Head—both in legend, and in this newest version—is how often it seems to borrow the best attributes of each Big Muff version. Old Big Muff circuits are notoriously inconsistent, making pursuit of a perfectly representative specimen folly and a game of chance. EHX Big Muff Nano vs Little Big Muff Discussion in 'Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things' started by Muse123, Jan 14, 2014. Jan 14, 2014 #1. Resistors are small surface mount style.