Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker

Distortion/Sustainer
The Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker taps into the sonic power of the legendary Big Muff Pi, but creates new tonal possibilities at the flick of a switch -- or two. Use the Wicker switch to open up three high-frequency filters for raspy, sustaining distortion with top-end bite, or flick on the Tone switch to bypass the tone control for unabated tonal slam. Want the original Big Muff sound? Just switch off the Wicker and turn on the Tone. The ability to create your own personal Big Muff sound is what truly makes this the Wicked Wicker.

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Posted 3/14/2009
In honor of Pi Day (3/14) we proudly present yet another splendid Pi shootout (Big Muff Pi vs. Little Big Muff Pi vs. Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker) by YouTube's esteemed gearmanndude. And yes, we know, some folks celebrate Pi Day on 22/7.

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Thanks to ProGuitarShop.com for this demo of the Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker.

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Thanks to YouTube's gearmanndude for this demo of the Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker!

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Quick Specs
True bypass
The Wicker switch opens up 3 high frequency filters providing a sustain that is raspy and defined
The Tone switch completely removes the tone control, providing you with a devastating broadband Big Muff slam!
With the Wicker switch off and the Tone switch on, you have the original Big Muff Pi
9 volt battery included
Optional US96DC-200BI power supply available
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