In Focus: Big Muff Pi 2 With Tone Wicker
Mixdown Magazine explores the history and technical features of the Big Muff Pi 2 with Tone Wicker guitar pedal. The article details the evolution of the circuit design and the unique tonal characteristics provided by the 'Tone Wicker' bypass switch.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the intersection of vintage audio engineering and modern manufacturing for music equipment enthusiasts.
There in the workshop of Bob Myer was a loose sheet of paper with a hand-drawn schematic for an alternate take on that classic pedal s circuit, reimagined with two Op-Amps, newer technology than the transistors used at the time. Scott brought the design to EHX, and the two collaborated on bringing it to life. The pedal was never actually built until Scott got to tinkering and immediately found that the design was unique compared to the later Op-Amp Big Muff released in the late 70s and designed by Michael Abrams. It had a different clipping arrangement, an extra gain stage and a few other elements that made it unique.
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