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Big Muff

Anybody seems to offer their version of the Large Muff these days. Some close to the original models. Others with new features and variations. Information technology tin be a real challenge to cull the right model for your setup. In this characteristic, I'll share my experience and thoughts on the models I've played over the years, with David Gilmour’due south tones in mind.

At the time when David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd, in early 1968, guitarists had merely a few pedals to choose from. Similar Hendrix, David would besides employ the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face up. A germanium transistor model between 1968-1970 and later, from early on 1971, the silicon transistor model.

David got his outset Big Muff effectually 1975. The pedal was used on the recording of Animals and subsequently on evey Pink Floyd and solo album since and so. Read more than nearly David Gilmour and the Big Muff.

Fuzz or Big Muff?

Large Muffs are often referred to as fuzz and although that describes the tone, a traditional fuzz and Big Muff are soundwise and technically two different effects. While fuzz pedals are based on a very basic two-transistor circuit, producing an uncompressed and raw tone, the Large Muff has a more complex cuircuit and a much more balanced tone with rich harmonics and sustain. It is perhaps more accurate to identify the Big Muff in a category between fuzz and the more modern distortion.

In terms of recreating David’s tones, you’ll be able to embrace all the fuzz tones with a Big Muff â€" at least the bright and ambitious silicon tones from Obscured by Clouds, Live at Pompeii and Dark Side of the Moon. Nonetheless, a Big Muff will be difficult to tame properly for those warm overdrive tones of the germanium fuzz David used for the early post Syd era up to Meddle.

I don’t recommend using fuzz to replicate the Big Muff tones. Although a silicon Muff can exercise a fairly expert Animals tone, neither the germanium nor the silicon works that well for Wall and later tones. A adept tip is to feature at least i fuzz and 1 Large Muff on your pedal board for a versatile setup.

Large Muff on the pedal lath

I recommend placing Large Muffs offset in the line of gain pedals (after wah and compression). This volition permit the pedal to dominate the concatenation and tone when you lot stack information technology with boosters or overdrives.

Although Big Muffs doesn't react to buffers as severly as fuzz pedals, they do adopt to be placed as far away from them every bit possible, to maintain the character and harmonics of the pedal.

Big Muffs also needs an amp with enough compression and a bit of mid range, to audio smooth and warm. Fender Twins and other scooped and uncompressed amps, will make a Muff audio like a very agry bee. Read more virtually choosing the correct pedals for your amp here.

Vintage Big Muffs VS modern clones

Before you beginning searching Ebay for a vintage Large Muff y'all should continue in mind that unless you are very enlightened of what you lot are about do to, you lot can finish up getting very disappointed. In most cases, you’re better off with a clone. Back in the early 70s Electro Harmonix were quite inconsistent with their designs and components. Add together twoscore years and heavy corruption from onetime owners and it’s quite obvious that these pedals won’t audio as they once did.

It’s also a well known fact amidst collectors that there’s very little departure between the so called “triangle” and “ram’s head” models other than the chassis (and placement of the knobs). Aged parts and the inconsistency betwixt circuits, ways that two seemingly identical pedals will sound quite different to each other and you might very well stop upward with a “ram’southward head” that sounds similar a “triangle” or vice versa.

Visit The Big Muff Pi Folio for all there is to know about the archetype Big Muff models.

All pedals listed below were tested on typical Gilmour inspired setups, including Stratocasters and Hiwatt and Fender amps. Pleae annotation that the pedals may sound and behave differently on your setup. All scores are purely subjective.

Triangle, Ram's Caput, US reissues and clones

The triangle and ram'southward head era stretches from the late 60s to mid 70s. These are known by their bright and ambitious tone, very piddling mid range, fat lower cease and singing sustain. Ideal for combining with boosters and overdrives but some pedals might be a bit of a challenge on smaller amps and setups. The mid era OP-amps and current U.s.a. reissues has a slightly darker tone, more than gain and are perhaps not that suited for Gilmour's tones, although some of the new EHX variations and spin-offs sports new features for a more versatile tone.

Electro Harmonix “triangle” Big Muff 1970
The beginning Large Muff model is considered by many to be the most musical of all. The pedal has a smoothen and warm tone with rich sustain, fatty lower finish and a well-baked attack. Its mild gain makes information technology piece of cake to tame and ideal in a combination with a booster/overdrive. The “triangle” covers all of David’s Muff tones but you might want to add a hint of mid range for authentic PULSE tones.
Noise level: Northward/A
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/x
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 8/10
Gilmour tones: DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: eight/10

Electro Harmonix “ram’s head” Large Muff 1973
Compared to the average “triangle” the “ram’s head” has an overall more than aggressive tone with more gain and brighter top and that classic mids scoop. The pedal stands well on its own but a transparent booster/overdrive adds to its already monstrous tone. The “ram’s head” is ideal for Animals and Wall merely a hint of mid range boost makes information technology incredibly versatile for any era. Personally I prefer the later on “violet ram’s head” for a scrap more proceeds.
Racket level: N/A
In combo with boosters/overdrives: x/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: viii/x
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: viii/ten

Electro Harmonix Large Muff (transistor and op-amp) 1976
This belatedly 70s model was produced both as a transistor and op-amp version. The transistor version is very similar to the “ram’s head” with a bit more gain while the op-amp pedals has a distinctly bigger grapheme typical of the early on 90s grunge bands. In essence both are perhaps best described as a mix between the “ram’s head” and the early 90s Sovtek models with an aggressive, virtually boomy tone that’southward a bit hard to tame.
Noise level: Due north/A
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 4/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 5/10
Gilmour tones: Wall/Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: 5/ten

Electro Harmonix Pi US 2000 reissue
The electric current The states model is somewhat similar to the late 70s red/blackness Muff although it has piffling resemblance of the classic Big Muff tones. It sounds boomy, with a saturated gain grapheme and a rather choked sustain. Not the best pick for replicating David's tones merely rather for more than modernistic sounding idie and stoner. It does stand well on its own but tin exist hard to tame with a booster.
Noise level: 7/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: two/ten
With smaller amps/bedchamber level: 2/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: two/10

Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi
The current XO version is not to be mistaken for the 70s model with the same name. The Little Big Muff Nano is more than or less identical to the US reissue although with a bit more presence and sustain, which makes the whole deviation. A bonus is the small pedal lath friendly pes impress. It stands well on its own but works nicely in combo with a booster/overdrive besides.
Noise level: 7/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 7/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 7/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: 5/10

Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker
This one is very similar to the Piddling Large Muff featuring an additional tone toggle switch based on the more popular mods on the boutique market. The “wicker” mode adds more than presence sustain and the tone switch allows the tone stage to exist bypassed for an even more scooped mids tone and fatter gain. Doesn’t quite stand upward to similar bazaar models only definitely worth a try.
Dissonance level: 7/ten
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 7/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 8/10
Gilmour tones: Fragile/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 6/10

Pete Cornish P-1
The P1 is based on a “ram’due south head” circuit with the feature brilliant well-baked top, fat lows and tons of sustain. Information technology stands perhaps best on its own but a transparent booster adds a bit more warmth and an overall smother tone. Personally, I find the pedal a bit also pristine and lacking some of that classic vintage Muff mojo. Nevertheless, the P1 is preferred past Gilmour and plain nails those classic Animals and Wall tones. A hint of mid range boost takes care of the Delicate and PULSE tones besides.
Noise level: 10/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/sleeping room level: 8/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

Skreddy Pedals Rust Rod
Skreddy has a well earned reputation of making some of the all-time sounding Big Muffs on the market. Almost of the previous models has either been based on a specific tone or different variations of stacking a Muff with a booster. The Rust Rod is based on that mid 70s Big Muff, with lots of proceeds, low end and a scrap of mid range, allowing information technology to cut through more compared to virtually other Muffs from that era. It’southward loud and uncompromised merely it nails David’s Animals and Wall tones peculiarly well and fifty-fifty without a booster backside information technology. Despite the huge amount of gain, the Rust Rod is very silent and information technology goes very well on lower wattage sleeping accommodation amps. Encounter my full review of the Skreddy Pedals Rust Rod here.
Dissonance level: 10/x
In combo with boosters/overdrives: ten/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/x
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cutting

Gilmourish.com score: nine/10

BYOC Large Beaver
The Big Beaver is in my stance one the ameliorate sounding clone of the classic Big Muffs. The electric current kit feature setups for both the “triangle” and “ram’due south head” models as well as an additional 3-manner tone switch allowing classic scooped mids, tone bypass and mid boost. Both models are very close to the originals with the same musical qualities and tone. A bonus is the true featherbed switching and expressionless silent excursion. The “ram’s head” is maybe preferred for David’s tones but the “triangle” easily nails most of his leads from all eras. Add a hint of mid range (or use the mid boost feature) for a Delicate/PULSE tone.
Noise level: x/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/x
With smaller amps/chamber level: ten/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 10/x

Thorpy FX Muffroom Deject
The Muffroom has already become legendary. Probably because Thorpy are known for making extremely loftier quality pedals only also because the Muffroom takes the Muff circuit to a new level and modernising it, which has never been done before. It sounds like a mix between a Triangle and Sovtek, with a moderate amount of proceeds and lots of low terminate and mid range. The details and clarity of this thing is impressive and information technology easily doubles as a dark overdrive and even a fuzz. My minor outcome is that it sounds a tad likewise nice and clean compared to nigh Big Muffs but it’s perfect for a tidy setup or if you lot wish your Muff sounded more than similar a distortion. The Muffroom sounds all-time on its own and fits most sleeping room setups nicely. See my full review of the Thorpy FX Muffroom Cloud here.
Racket level: x/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 7/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/10
Gilmour authentic tones: Delicate/Pulse

Gilmourish.com score: 8/ten

Electronic Orangish Hog Hoof
The Squealer Hoof is a clone of the mid 70s “ram’s head” with smooth, warm gain and a typically deep mids scoop. The Hoof has an incredibly tight lower end and clear presence that makes it equally suited for both a stand-alone pedal (particularly with hotter pickups) and in combo with a booster. Of all the “ram’southward head” models I’ve tried this is by far the loudest merely also one of the quietest. The Grunter Hoof covers all of David’s tones, Animals, Wall and Island in particular and it also works incredibly well on bedroom setups. See my full review of the Pig Hoof hither.
Noise level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 9/ten
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/Wall/DG78/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 10/x

Electronic Orange Pig Hoof MkII
The Pig Hoof MkII is a milder version of the standard blood-red label. The MkII is tweaked and adjusted for studio recording, with less proceeds and depression cease than near ram’s head models. The idea is to exist able to get the classic tones without all the low frequencie rumble and nasty, uncontrollable feedback. The pedal also goes extremely well with boosters, either yous want a clean volume boost or a fleck more than dirt for a flake of both worlds. An internal trim pot allows you to fine tune the proceeds stage and match information technology with your amp and pickups. A unique and versatile Big Muff tailored for all situations and setups. See my full review of the Pig Hoof MkII hither.
Noise level: 10/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: ix/10
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut

Gilmourish.com score: 10/10

Vick Sound 73 Ram’s Head
It’south always great fun to try out pedals with a different twist on an original design and sometimes that’s even what you need, but with Large Muffs I e'er tend to be coming back to the basics. As the name implies, Vick Audio’s Ram’south Head is based on the early 70s Ram’s Head model. Known for its crispy peak, saturated gain and fat lows, this model fabricated its marking on some of David Gilmour’due south about beloved recordings. The Vick captures the essence of those tones, with an incredibly well counterbalanced tone and character. It’s also got an onboard switch for three unlike mid range modes, which comes handy when you need your guitar to cut through. Well made and a price tag that should suit near budgets. See my full review of the ’73 Ram’due south Caput here.
Noise level: 10/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 10/x
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 10/10

MJM Foxey Fuzz
The Foxey Fuzz is one of the few clones of the Guild and early “triangle” era Big Muffs. Although like to a triangle, the Foxey Fuzz is possibly an fifty-fifty more aggressive violet ram's head kind of Muff with tons of gain and lower end. You will have a difficult time taming it for a sleeping accommodation setup but pair it upward with a loud tube amp and y'all have one of the heaviest sounding Muffs on the market. Perhaps non the typical Gilmour Muff only it hands nails all those late 70s tones.
Racket level: 8/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/x
With smaller amps/sleeping room level: five/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall

Gilmourish.com score: 8/ten

North Effects 22/7 Violet Ram
Northward Furnishings offers a wide range of clones similar to BYOC based on simplicity and classic designs. The Violet Ram is a clone of the mid 70’s “ram’s head” that had a bit more than gain and bite. This is definitely not a smooth sounding Muff but it nails those Animals tones in particular. Tonewise it’due south similar to the Jam Pedals Foxey Fuzz although a fleck easier to tame. A great choice for a budget setup. Run across my total review of the 22/vii Violet Ram hither.
Racket level: eight/x
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 5/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut

Gilmourish.com score: vii/x

Skreddy P19
The idea behind the P19 is to capture David Gilmour'due south lead tones from The Wall as you hear them on the album. The tone is unmistakably ram'due south head with a saturated musical distortion but the P19 has more mids and an overall darker tone compared to virtually other ram's heads. Imagine a Stratocaster into a loud Hiwatt stack and an old rusty Muff recorded with an SM57 and a bit of studio compression and limiting and you have the P19. An additional mids hump switch allows even a bit more mid range for brighter amps and bedroom setups. The pedal stands best on its own just a transparent booster or EQ will give it a scrap more peak end and sparkle. See my full review of the P19 here.
Noise level: 10/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: seven/10
With smaller amps/bedroom levels: 10/10
Gilmour accurate tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut

Gilmourish.Com score: 9/ten

Buffalo FX Ram'south Head NOS BC239c
Finally a take on the classic ram's head circuit that mananages to deal with some of the issues. The Buffalo RH is no incertitude a ram's head with an aggressive and saturated tone and that raspy top just this one's also got a hint of mids and a perfectly counterbalanced depression terminate. It'south slightly darker than most ram's heads but the sustain sings for ages and there are no high-strung or dead tones. Pair it upwardly with a transparent booster like the Buffalo Ability Booster for opening it upwards further and calculation a chip more bite. Nails all of David's Muff tones and fits even the most demanding sleeping accommodation setup. Come across my full review of the Ram's Head NOS BC239c here.
Noise level: ix/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/ten
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation levels: 10/x
Gilmour accurate tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Last Cut

Gilmourish.Com score: 8/10

JMB Experience Classic 70s
As the name implies, this 1'southward based on the original Big Muff designs, with an emphasis on the ram's caput model. It's fairly dark and with a hint of mid range, which perhaps takes information technology towards the typical triangle flavours, merely like the ram's caput, the Classic 70s has lots of proceeds and a growling depression end. This is an fantabulous all-round Muff, capable of covering both David's 70s tones and the Sovtek era and it'south darker grapheme makes it a great choice for bedroom setups and recording. Se my YouTube review of the Archetype 70s here.
Noise level: nine/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: ix/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Frail/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.Com score: 8/10

Behringer VD1 Vintage Distortion
The VD1 is very similar to the current EHX US reissue with a boomy saturated grapheme and sometimes a choked sustain. This one is more suited for modern tones and indie rock and zilch I'd recommend for David'south tones. Adding a booster smooths out some of the harsh overtones simply of all Big Muffs I’ve tried the VD1 actually needs a loud tube amp to really open up.
Noise level: 7/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 5/10
With smaller amps/chamber level: ii/10
Gilmour tones: Frail/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: two/10

Mooer Triangle Buff
As the proper name implies, this is a clone of the first generation Big Muff, the then called triangle model. Like the original, the Buff has a dark and warm tone, with just a hint of mids and a fatty lower end. It’s non as smooth and dynamic sounding equally some of the other clones, similar the BYOC Large Beaver or Cherry Muck but it’s fully capable of producing all the classic tone and, IOM, much better than near of the electric current EHX models. An excellent option for tight budgets and cramped pedal boards.
Noise level: vii/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: nine/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 7/ten
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Terminal Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 6/ten

Sovtek Russian tone models

The Sovtek Big Muffs are recognised by their huge tone. Fatty low end, a nice mid range hump and the sweetest sustain imaginable. Compared to the triangle and ram's head, the Sovteks often works best lone, without a booster. Some of the new clones are modelled subsequently the early Civil War and tall font green Russians, which are considered superior to the subsequently Sovtek models. Other clones offer new features and variations on the classic circuit.

Sovtek “Civil War” Large Muff Pi 1990
The “civil war” model is recognized past its familiar exterior and larger than life tone. Although very similar to the tardily 70s reddish/blackness version the “civil war” has a boosted mid range, crisp attack and thunderous lows too as an incredible sustain. Its balmy proceeds makes it easy to tame in combo with a booster, although it operates very well on its own. The pedal is ideal for David’s Delicate and PULSE tones but nails pretty much everything from Animals to Gdansk.
Noise level: N/A
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/ten
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 10/10

Sovtek “Green Russian” Big Muff Pi 1994
The early and then chosen “tall font” versions of the green russian is identical to the “civil war” while the afterward more common “bubble font” has a scrap more gain and an overall nastier sound. The pedal is easy to tame in philharmonic with a booster although information technology operates very well on its own. It’s ideal for David’due south Frail and PULSE tones merely nails pretty much everything from Animals to Gdansk.
Noise level: N/A
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 9/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 10/10

Sovtek “Black Russian” Big Muff Pi 1998
Due to inconsistent circuits and vague transition periods the early large box Blackness Russian is substantially identical to the “bubble font” Green Russian with same mid rangy growling gain. The afterwards slightly smaller box version however is closer to the US reissue and not that suited for replicating David'southward tones.
Noise level: Northward/A
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: seven/10
Gilmour tones: Frail/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 7/10

Note: As the early triangle and ram’s head Big Muff the Civil War, Greenish Russian and early Blackness Russian are difficult to tell apart due to inconsistencies in the production and often overlapping designs and component values. Run into The Large Muff Pi Folio for more details on each version.

Electroc Harmonix Greenish Russian
The Dark-green Russian is a faithful reissue of the early 90s Sovtek Large Muffs and the Civil War and green models in particular. Like the originals, the Green Russian has a fat low end, a hint of mid range and adequately moderate gain. Of all the Big Muffs, this is probably the most versatile for about amps and Electro Harmonix has washed an impressive job recreating the tone in a smaller footprint. Regardless of the upkeep or price, this is easily one of the best Muffs on the market today. See my full review of the Green Russian here.
Noise level: 10/x
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 10/x
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: ten/10

Electro Harmonix Bass Large Muff Pi
This Big Muff from the electric current EHX line is surprisingly close to the old Sovtek models and the green in detail. Tons of gain, massive lows and a pronounced mid range makes it a groovy option for David’s Delicate and PULSE tones. A featured toggle switch allows you to switch betwixt bass boost, archetype Muff tones and an effect mix control.
Noise level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 7/ten
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 7/ten
Gilmour tones: Frail/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 7/x

Pete Cornish P-ii
Presented past Cornish as an upgrade of the P1 the P2 has maybe more similarities with the late 70s red/black models and the Sovteks with a boosted mid range, thunderous lower cease and tons of gain. Of all the Large Muff models this 1 sound best alone. A scrap hard to tame perhaps and personally, I find it a bit besides boomy and dark.
Noise level: seven/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: iii/ten
With smaller amps/bedchamber level: 7/ten
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: five/10

Buffalo FX Patriot
Based on the Civil War Sovtek Big Muff, the Patriot has a well balanced low end, rounded top and creamy mid range. Compared to similar clones, similar the Box of War, the Patriot has a more open up sounding character, with a focus on the college mids, which adds to the sweet singing sustain. The pedal is loud and has a lot of gain but the dissonance level is surprisingly low. This is probably every bit close equally you’ll get to David’due south PULSE lead tones. The pedal sounds huge â€" both on large tube stacks and chamber setups. Highly recommended! See my full review of the Patriot here.
Noise level: 10/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: 10/ten
With smaller amps/bedchamber level: x/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/ Pulse

Gilmourish.com score: ten/10

Vick Sound 1861
The 1861 is based on the early on 90’due south Ceremonious War Sovtek Large Muff. Like the original, this one’south got a polish and slightly darker character, compared to the 70s models, with a hint of mid range. Like the other Vick Audio Muffs, the 1861 has a 3-manner toggle for calculation more mid range that allows the pedal to cut through more. Compared to some of the other Sovtek clones out there, including the Green Russian, the 1861 has slightly less low stop and more mids. Recommended for mids scooped amps in particular. Meet my full review of the 1861 here.
Noise level: 8/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: x/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

Custom Pedal Boards Muff War
The Muff War is based on the first generation Sovtek Big Muffs, the so-called Civil War model, from the early 90s. This was David Gilmour’s main Big Muff unit of measurement during the 1994 Sectionalization Bell/Pulse era and again during the recent Rattle That Lock tour. Similar the EHX Green Russian, the Muff State of war goes a long way in replicating those huge tones, with a fatty low stop and a hint of mid range. Looking for mini pedals? This is maybe the best mini Muff out there!
Noise level: eight/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 10/10
Gilmour tones: Fragile/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/ten

MojoHand Colossus
Based on the early Sovtek models, the Colossus lives up to its name with a huge tone, thunderous lows and countless sustain. Like the Civil State of war, the Colossus has a additional mid range that can be further sculpted with additional controls. The pedal stands well on its own just a mild, transparent booster volition bring out the attack and tiptop frequencies. An excellent option for David'southward Delicate and PULSE tones. Run across my full review of the Colossus here.
Dissonance level: 10/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 7/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 8/ten
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/x

EarthQuaker Hoof Fuzz
The Hoof Fuzz is based on the early Sovteks and the greenish in particular. It has that familiar fat mid range, saturated gain and rich sustain just the Hoof also got a bit more presence, which makes it a great bargain more versatile. An additional mid range control also allow you to sculpt the tone fifty-fifty further. The pedal stands well on its own just handles boosters every bit well. Ideal for David'south Fragile and PULSE setups, simply doubles nicely equally a fuzz for the earlier tones too – particularly for those chamber setups. See my full review of the Hoof Fuzz here.
Noise level: 8/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: ten/10
Gilmour tones: Pompeii/Dark Side/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

CostaLab Custom Muff
The Custom Muff is peradventure best described as a mix betwixt the triangle and early Sovtek models. This no frills Muff features the classic 3 knob configuration and a tone that ranges from vintage overdrive to total blast fuzz. The Custom Fuzz works equally well as a stand up alone unit or in combo with a transparent booster for a bit more than presence and bite. This is i of the more versatile Large Muff models that tackles everything from Nighttime Side of the Moon to PULSE. See my total review of the Custom Muff hither.
Dissonance level: 10/ten
In combo with boosters/overdrives: ten/ten
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 8/ten
Gilmour tones: Pompeii/Dark Side/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

Wren and Cuff Box of War
The Box of State of war is, as the name implies, a faithful recreation of the legendary Sovtek Civil War. The tone is huge, yet fairly mild with fat lower terminate and rich sustain. Although very close to the original, the BoW is not as open sounding and dynamic as the Patriot (Buffalo FX). The Box of War stands well on its own but you can also combine it with a mild, transparent booster for a bit more presence. Highly recommended for Gilmour's PULSE Comfortably Numb tones and a bonus for a absurd looking box!
Dissonance level: ten/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 9/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/x
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: nine/10

Jam Pedals Cerise Muck
This is an unusual combination of the warm balmy character of the “triangle” and the fat lower end and flossy sustain of the Sovteks. The Red Muck may appear a chip thin and flat on its own but opens upward for a broad range of tones in combination with a booster. Ideal for David’s Delicate and PULSE tones and highly recommended for sleeping room setups. See my total review of the Red Muck here.
Dissonance level: eight/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/x
With smaller amps/sleeping room level: ten/10
Gilmour authentic tones: Delicate/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

Blackout Effectors Musket
The Musket isn’t really a clone of whatsoever detail model although is has stiff similarities with the belatedly 70s ruddy/black Muff and the early Sovteks. The boosted pre, mids and focus controls makes the pedal incredibly versatile and suitable for more genres and styles than whatsoever other Big Muff. The focus control adds more presence and sustain allowing the pedal to cut effortlessly through the mix. Its also probably the best Muff model for bedroom setups and it manages to maintain its character on even the everyman levels. The Musket covers all of David’s pb tones from all eras and stands every bit well on its own and with boosters. See my total review of the Musket here.
Dissonance level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/sleeping room level: 10/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/Wall/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: nine/10

Top Tone Drive Gate DG-1
The DG-1 is perhaps best described as a mix between the Cornish P1 and P2. Similar the P1, there is an unmistakable ram'southward head flavor, with moderate gain and a nicely counterbalanced low end. Add a hint of mids and you got the DG-1. Although maybe best suited for the 80s and 90s Gilmour tones, the DG-i hands comprehend all eras from the late 70s Animals to present. It likewise stacks nicely with boosters and other balmy overdrives, for more saturation and sustain. The closest you get to the real Conish pedals? Possibly. Run across my full review of the DG1 here.
Racket level: 8/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/10
Gilmour tones: Animals/Wall/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 9/10

VFE Fiery Red Horse
The Fiery Blood-red Horse is similar to the Royal Beaver and Musket, packed with features for different tones. The pedal is based on the early “triangle” era circuit with boosted controls for choosing betwixt different clipping stages, mid range modes and voltage for adjusting the overall gain. This is an incredibly silent pedal with a archetype warm and balmy tone only perhaps but a bit likewise mild. It really needs a booster behind information technology to open up and to get enough gain. Still, it’due south a slap-up sounding option for a wide range of Gilmour tones.
Noise level: x/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/ten
With smaller amps/bedroom level: v/10
Gilmour tones: Fragile/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: vi/10

MojoHand BMP-1
Part of Mojo Hand'south limited edition vintage series, the BMP-ane is a clone of the so-called alpine font greenish Sovtek. It's on the brighter side compared to the WnC Box of War and Buffalo FX Patriot just it has a scrap more than gain and a nicely balanced depression end. The pedal stands best on its ain only the low noise level allows a transparent booster to beef it up a flake. The BMP-1 sounds groovy for David'due south later Floyd tones and PULSE in detail. If yous're a Sovtek fan then don't miss out on this little gem!
Dissonance level: 10/x
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/10
With smaller amps/bedchamber levels: eight/ten
Gilmour authentic tones: Fragile/PULSE

Gilmourish.com score: eight/x

Miscellaneous

Technically, these aren't Large Muffs but rather based on or variations of a similar circuit. Lots of new pedals in this category is popping up allowing some of that archetype Big Muff flavour to smoothen through in a more modernistic and versatile package and tone.

JHS Muffuletta
There’south been a few attempts at making the “ultimate Muff” and yous can contend whether or not they succeeded. The Muffuletta is the latest addition and rather than using ane circuit and assuasive the user to dial in different Muff tones from that, the Muffuletta feature circuits for each model. It not only sounds authentic but they’ve also managed to recreate much of the characteristics and mojo of each model – practiced and bad. The Ram’s Head and Triangle in particular, sounds very nice merely the Sovtek can do a pretty expert job replicating David’s Pulse tones as well. This is probably the most versatile Muff on the marketplace. See my full review of the JHS Muffuletta here.
Noise level: 10/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: ten/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/ten
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

MojoHand Fe Bell
MojoHand designed the pedal not to be a Gilmour-in-a-box but rather to capture the overall tone and beingness a tool for getting the tones you want from each catamenia. Yous might have a difficult time getting the early fuzz tones just the Iron Bell nails about of the stuff from Dark Side to present and especially the 80s and 90s tones. It has lots of proceeds, a fatty lower end and an overall midrangy character. Tonally, it fits somewhere betwixt a RAT and early Sovtek. Perchance not the pedal for Muff purists but definitely i of the more versatile Muffs on the market. See my full review of the Iron Bong here.
Noise level: eight/10
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: five/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 9/10
Gilmour authentic tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Concluding Cut/Fragile/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/x

Wampler Pedals Velvet Fuzz
No doubt aimed at the Gilmour fans the Velvet Fuzz is kind of a fuzz meets Muff meets Rat. It'south designed to capture the tone of a fuzz or Muff into a Marshall, which is very much what you get with a Rat or Cornish G2 but the pedal seems to autumn between two chairs and doesn't quite make information technology upward there with other "stacked" pedals like the P19 and Iron Bell. A mini toggle switch allows two differnet modes – "tight" sounds similar a very smooth Big Muff with lots of mid range and comression. Lovely sustain and dainty attack for your Gdansk tones. The second mode "large" sounds too compressed and chokes up fifty-fifty on the cleanest amp and pickups. The Velvet Fuzz stands best alone and works best on brighter amps and smaller bedroom setups.
Noise level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 6/10
With smaller amps/chamber levels: eight/ten
Gilmour authentic tones: PULSE/Gdansk

Gilmourish.com score: half-dozen/ten

BTMB Purple Beaver
The Royal Beaver looks overwhelming but information technology's easy to operate and extremely versatile. In addition to the standard volume, gain and tone controls the pedal feature controls for three split gain stages assuasive setups for several models including “triangle” and “ram’south head”. Last a 3-style tone manner switch allows for archetype mid scooped tones, tone bypass or mid heave every bit featured on the Large Beaver. The Imperial stands well on its own just a booster brings out its full potential. It should be mentioned that although the RB allows a wide range of tones you’re basically tweaking around a typical “triangle” circuit with possibly some limitations for the purists. Run across my full review of the Majestic Beaver here.
Noise level: x/x
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 10/10
With smaller amps/chamber level: eight/10
Gilmour accurate tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Final Cut/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/ten

Electro Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi
The Large Muff has always been EHX’due south most successful pedals merely the visitor has failed to keep up with the explosion of boutique and clone models, that often offer a greatly improvement on the original circuit. Obviously, EHX decided to do something about this and designed a Muff packed with all kinds of features. The result is one of the most versatile Big Muff models on the marketplace, with the adequacy to reproduce virtually any Big Muff model from the late 60s to present, with impressive accuracy. If size and simplicity is your concern, so look elsewhere simply the Deluxe is worth checking out if you want i Muff that tin pretty much exercise it all. Meet Kit Rae’s all-encompassing review here.
Dissonance level: the pedal feature an onboard noise gate
In philharmonic with boosters/overdrives: vii/10
With smaller amps/bedroom level: eight/x
Gilmour tones: Animals/DG78/Wall/Last Cut/Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: viii/10

Electro Harmonix Germanium four Large Muff
Contrary to what its name implies this is not a Large Muff but rather a germanium fuzz with a overall much milder and warmer tone. Its two separate channels allows for either a classic germanium overdrive or a typical late 60s Fuzz Face-ish tone and y'all can combine the two for a result much similar to combining a fuzz with a Colorsound Powerboost. A bully selection for David’s 1968-71 tones simply not a recommended option for classic Big Muff tones.
Noise level: 7/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: Northward/A
With smaller amps/bedroom level: 5/10
Gilmour tones: Saucerful/More/Atom Heart/Meddle/Pompeii

Gilmourish.com score: 6/10

Notation: Electro Harmonix has a wide range of spin-off models like Metal Muff, Micro Metal Muff, Pocket Metallic Muff, Muff Overdrive, English Muff’n, Double Muff and Deluxe Big Muff… did I forget someone? I wouldn't recommend whatever of these for David Gilmour's tones. In stead, check out the Tone Wicker or Bass Big Muff from the EHX itemize.

Pete Cornish G-2
The G2 isn’t really a Large Muff simply rather i of Pete Cornish’southward more unique designs. Information technology has a strong reference to the germanium Fuzz Face and LM308 RAT with a creamy fat distortion, lots of sustain and mid range. The pedal is perhaps more versatile than a Big Muff, suitable for a wider range of musical genres and playing styles. The G2 stands well on its own and maintains its tone and character on even the lowest levels, making information technology ideal for sleeping accommodation setups.
Dissonance level: seven/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: 8/ten
With smaller amps/bedroom level: ten/x
Gilmour tones: Dark Side/Live viii/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: 8/10

Buffalo Evolution
Although David Gilmour is possibly mostly associated with the Large Muff, he also utilise distortions like the RAT and Pete Cornish G2. These have more mid range and an overall more than saturated character. The Evolution is based on the G2, with much of the aforementioned graphic symbol just Buffalo FX has addressed some of the bug as well, similar designing a more than linear gain stage and an overall warmer sounding character. The result is an incredibly versatile distortion, with a tube amp like tone, sweet singing sustain and a very low noise level. See my total review of the Development here.
Bedchamber setups: 10/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.Com score: 10/10

TopTone Drive Gate DG-2
The DG-2 is loosely based on the Pete Cornish G2. Not really a Large Muff merely closer to the archetype RAT with a warm, creamy germanium tone and tons of sustain. Compared to the Cornish, the DG2 is actually noticeably quieter and even a scrap smoother. An fantabulous choice for a versatile setup and for bedchamber setups. Meet my full review of the DG2 hither.
Noise level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: eight/10
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: 9/10
Gilmour tones: Fragile/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.com score: nine/10

Vick Sound V-2
The V-two taps into the Cornish G2 territory but unlike the TopTone G2 and Buffalo FX Evolution, the V-2 sounds closer to a Muff, rather than a Muffish Marshall. There’s lots of gain, mids and low end here only what sets it apart, is less compression and more harmonics. The V-2 tin easily cover David’due south more than current pb tones, produced by the Cornish G2 but as well double as a Muff and even a fuzz, with some tweaking. The 5-ii sounds all-time alone, without a booster, and works every bit well on smaller bedchamber amps and bigger stage rigs. Run into my full review of the Vick Audio V-2 here.
Racket level: 9/10
In combo with boosters/overdrives: viii/10
With smaller amps/sleeping accommodation level: nine/10
Gilmour tones: Delicate/PULSE/Gdansk/Rattle

Gilmourish.Com score: 8/10

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