Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff Pi Distortion / Sustainer Pedal

Get A More Imposing And Aggressive Fuzz With The Electro Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff Pi Distortion / Sustainer Pedal With original late-70s Op-Amp Big Muffs selling for exorbitant prices, Mike Matthews decided to take the power to the people and reissue the classic pedal at a price that players could afford! The circuitry of the new Op-Amp Big Muff -sometimes also referred to as the IC or V4 Big Muff- has been faithfully re-created while several practical enhancements have been added including a compact, die-cast chassis and true bypass switching.“The Op-Amp Big Muff was popularized by the brilliant Billy Corgan who first used it on the Smashing Pumpkins’ epic 1993 album Siamese Dream. After he was videotaped playing and talking about the reissue, Billy stated: ‘The magic’s still in the box, I can still get what I’m looking for!’” - Mike MatthewsThe pedal relies on op-amps rather than transistors and three gain stages rather than four, to create its signature sound. It’s a sound that’s been described by noted Big Muff collector and historian, Kit Rae, as: “a huge, crushing Big Muff sound with more crunch… great for grungy, wall-of-sound distortion, heavy rhythm playing and heavy leads.” A faithful reissue of the original classic circa 1978 Iconic sound and vibe that’s coveted by guitarists Controls for Tone, Sustain and Volume, plus a Tone Bypass switch. True bypass switching for maximum signal integrity in bypass mode Rugged, compact, die-cast package… pedalboard friendly Ships with a 9Volt battery, also accepts an optional EHX9.6DC-200 AC Adapter Manufacturer: Electro-HarmonixModel: OPAMPBMSKU: I505541-N-5-WHXDUPC: 683274012087We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music CenterMaryland, Virginia, and Washington DC's legendary music shop. Family-owned and operated since 1958. Buy gear the way it was meant to be bought, from a store that's been there through it all and has the vibe to prove it. We're staffed with musicians and industry experts, people that live and breathe music gear. Our mission is to help you find the right gear for your project, that thing that will bring you the most joy out of what you do. We're an authorized dealer for almost every brand, we stock items the other stores don't, so you can try before you buy. Stop by our Wheaton, MD showroom and see for yourself.Contact us if you have questions about one of our listings or if you need help finding the right piece of gear.