Lightly fried.

Lightly fried.

Today we are taking a ride on the mild side, and exploring the cleaner sounds Frybread Fuzz has to offer. Come along as we dial in some tasty tones, even with the fuzz control all the way down!

We will begin each section with a brief demonstration of the bypass signal before adding Frybread Fuzz to the mix.

0:00 – 0:42 Gritty rhythm tones.

In this first example, we get a versatile low gain fuzz tone that makes a great alternative to overdrive. You get grit and compression that you can feel in the dynamics of your playing, all while maintaining clear note articulation and a low noise floor.

0:43 – 1:42 A pinch of fuzz.

Next, let’s play a riff with lighter overall dynamics but push the sound a little harder by increasing the volume control. The resulting tone is a bit dirtier than the last example but still has lots of clarity, and enough note definition for both chording and lead playing.

1:43 – 2:29 Fuzz on command.

Dialing the volume back down, let’s try a riff that digs in a bit more while mixing in some open chords and short licks. The thing that I notice when in this setting is how much your playing dynamics influence the feel and character of the breakup. Lighter strumming produces more controlled clipping, while harder playing dynamics add accentuated bursts of fuzz when and where you want them.

2:30 – 3:41 Wooly finger pickin’

Lastly, we will end with some light finger picking to show how gentle Frybread Fuzz can be. This can be a great way to round the edges of your sound without completely destroying it. This setting paired with lighter playing produces a wooly lo-fi fuzz tone that is warm and inviting with just enough attitude to make things interesting.

Let’s make some noise!

Now that we’ve explored the possible, let’s go and create the impossible. Visit here for Frybread Fuzz.