{"id":50455,"date":"2026-02-17T10:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=50455"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:52:29","slug":"electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/","title":{"rendered":"Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. The Original &#8211; Here&#8217;s the Story Behind the EHX\/JHS Collab"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#A_short_backstory%E2%80%A6\" >A short backstory\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Electro_Harmonix_Big_Muff_Pi_2_vs_the_original_the_Triangle_Big_Muff\" >Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original (the Triangle Big Muff)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Tone\" >Tone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Switching_options\" >Switching options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Controls\" >Controls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#What_type_of_pedal_is_the_Big_Muff_Pi\" >What type of pedal is the Big Muff Pi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Is_the_Big_Muff_overdrive_or_distortion\" >Is the Big Muff overdrive or distortion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Where_does_fuzz_go_in_the_signal_chain\" >Where does fuzz go in the signal chain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-2-vs-the-original\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Now there\u2019s a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2\/7R27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Muff Pi 2<\/a><\/strong>? Isn\u2019t the original pretty much everyone\u2019s favourite fuzz? These are reasonable questions that we\u2019ll assume you\u2019ve been asking, and we have answers!<\/p>\n<p>Time to find out everything you need to know about the <strong>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Key takeaways&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the same?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The controls: Both have Volume, Tone, and Sustain knobs<\/li>\n<li>That glorious Big Muff character: While the effects certainly vary, there\u2019s still something unmistakable about it<\/li>\n<li>Analog signal path: Both are analog circuits, of course &#8211; no digital modelling here!<\/li>\n<li>Mono input\/output: Both are mono effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s changed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Op-amp circuit: Unlike the original transistor-based design, the new version uses a dual op-amp circuit<\/li>\n<li>The footswitch: The new Big Muff Pi 2 uses true bypass to keep your signal strong; it also offers latching or momentary operation<\/li>\n<li>The size: Forget the large wedge that took up too much pedalboard space \u2013 the new one is packed into a nano chassis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2\/7R27&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP ELECTRO HARMONIX BIG MUFF PI 2&#8243; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;A short backstory\u2026&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_short_backstory%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>A short backstory\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back in 2021, Josh Scott of JHS Pedals was researching a book about the history of Electro Harmonix with help from Daniel Danger. As part of his research, he visited the home of Bob Myer, the Bell Labs engineer who created the original Big Muff with EHX founder Mike Matthews. While looking for interesting bits of the company\u2019s history, they found an old, unused schematic: the Big Muff Pi 2.<\/p>\n<p>Originally designed in the \u201870s, it had been buried in Bob\u2019s notebooks ever since. Given how legendary the original is, Josh and EHX decided that the rediscovered design deserved to see the light of day. The new pedal is a design straight from the \u201870s, brought to life by two of the most respected names in pedals, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar-effects.html?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EHX<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar-effects.html?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHS<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The design was significantly different from the original Big Muff, using dual op-amps rather than transistors. While EHX aficionados will know that the company made an op-amp version in the \u201870s, this was an entirely different circuit. It retains that Big Muff sound but offers a different take on it.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone who loves a good fuzz effect, is a fan of Electro Harmonix or JHS, or simply likes cool pedals that offer something a bit different, this collaboration is exciting. It also leaves us wondering what else might be hidden in the archives!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original (the Triangle Big Muff)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electro_Harmonix_Big_Muff_Pi_2_vs_the_original_the_Triangle_Big_Muff\"><\/span>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original (the Triangle Big Muff)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50600 alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"EHX Triangle Big Muff pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/EHX-Triangle-Big-Muff-pedal.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While most of us won\u2019t have an original \u201870s Big Muff we can compare to the new one, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Triangle-Big-Muff-Pi\/2NXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triangle Big Muff<\/a><\/strong> is a faithful recreation of the original V1 circuit.<\/p>\n<p>That makes it as close as we\u2019re likely to get, and a great basis for comparison.<\/p>\n<p>So, how does the Big Muff Pi 2 measure up?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tone\"><\/span>Tone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you listen to rock, grunge, stoner, shoegaze, or pretty much any guitar-based music, you\u2019ll have heard a Big Muff. It\u2019s thick and saturated, with sustain that hangs around forever. The combination of saturated fuzz and distortion with a pronounced mid-scoop is instantly recognisable once you know what you\u2019re listening for.<\/p>\n<p>The Big Muff Pi 2 brings its own nuance to the sound, with slightly lower gain and a rougher, rawer edge. It feels a little more aggressive, but it\u2019s still very much a Muff.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_options\"><\/span>Switching options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The new Big Muff makes use of a silent true bypass footswitch for noiseless operation. Because it doesn\u2019t rely on a purely mechanical switch, you don\u2019t get the usual click or pop when you operate the pedal. It\u2019s still true bypass, though, so your signal skips the circuit completely when the pedal is bypassed to avoid colouring the tone.<\/p>\n<p>And it gets better! The team have added a momentary function to the footswitch as well as standard latching. That means you don\u2019t just have to stomp it on and off again; you can get a burst of fuzz exactly when you need it by pressing and holding the switch.<\/p>\n<p>Want a moment of that massive Big Muff tone to make a line stand out? Press and hold, then lift your foot when you\u2019re done. Quick, simple, and genuinely useful.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls\"><\/span>Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The team has kept things simple when it comes to controls on the Big Muff 2 \u2013 you get volume, tone, and sustain knobs. The sustain knob controls the distortion level, tone increases the treble and drops the bass as you crank it up, and volume\u2026 well, that one does exactly what you\u2019d expect it to.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve used a Big Muff before, this will all seem very familiar, of course! The controls are also laid out in the same pattern as other Big Muffs, making it easy for fans of the earlier versions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50596\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal.jpg\" alt=\"Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 pedal\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_pedal_is_the_Big_Muff_Pi\"><\/span>What type of pedal is the Big Muff Pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Big Muff Pi is a fuzz pedal, offering a saturated distortion with huge sustain. It was designed and made by Electro Harmonix, working with the Russian company Sovtek. There are several different versions of the pedal, all offering variations of fuzz.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Big_Muff_overdrive_or_distortion\"><\/span>Is the Big Muff overdrive or distortion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Big Muff pedal is a fuzz effect, which is a form of distortion. Overdrive is designed to sound like an amp breaking up, offering lower gain levels and soft clipping. It\u2019s ideal for blues and rock. Distortion is more aggressive with higher gain and is commonly used in hard rock and metal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_fuzz_go_in_the_signal_chain\"><\/span>Where does fuzz go in the signal chain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Fuzz pedals usually work best in front of the amp, as the first thing in the signal chain. This guarantees a strong signal straight from the guitar. However, different positions in front of the amp or even in the FX loop can lead to discovering different tones, so it\u2019s worth experimenting. To learn more, check out our guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-pedal-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar pedal order<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fuzz pedal, we think the <strong>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2<\/strong> is worth considering. You get classic Big Muff character but with a more aggressive edge. It\u2019s not intended to be a replacement for the original; it\u2019s a new take on a classic. 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Isn\u2019t the original pretty much everyone\u2019s favourite fuzz? These are reasonable questions that we\u2019ll assume you\u2019ve been asking, and we have answers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":50594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Now there\u2019s a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2\/7R27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Muff Pi 2<\/a><\/strong>? Isn\u2019t the original pretty much everyone\u2019s favourite fuzz? These are reasonable questions that we\u2019ll assume you\u2019ve been asking, and we have answers!<\/p><p>Time to find out everything you need to know about the <strong>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original<\/strong>\u2026<\/p><hr \/><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><p><strong>What\u2019s the same?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The controls: Both have Volume, Tone, and Sustain knobs<\/li><li>That glorious Big Muff character: While the effects certainly vary, there\u2019s still something unmistakable about it<\/li><li>Analog signal path: Both are analog circuits, of course - no digital modelling here!<\/li><li>Mono input\/output: Both are mono effects<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What\u2019s changed?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Op-amp circuit: Unlike the original transistor-based design, the new version uses a dual op-amp circuit<\/li><li>The footswitch: The new Big Muff Pi 2 uses true bypass to keep your signal strong; it also offers latching or momentary operation<\/li><li>The size: Forget the large wedge that took up too much pedalboard space \u2013 the new one is packed into a nano chassis<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>A short backstory\u2026<\/h3><p>Back in 2021, Josh Scott of JHS Pedals was researching a book about the history of Electro Harmonix with help from Daniel Danger. As part of his research, he visited the home of Bob Myer, the Bell Labs engineer who created the original Big Muff with EHX founder Mike Matthews. While looking for interesting bits of the company\u2019s history, they found an old, unused schematic: the Big Muff Pi 2.<\/p><p>Originally designed in the \u201870s, it had been buried in Bob\u2019s notebooks ever since. Given how legendary the original is, Josh and EHX decided that the rediscovered design deserved to see the light of day. The new pedal is a design straight from the \u201870s, brought to life by two of the most respected names in pedals, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar-effects.html?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EHX<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar-effects.html?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHS<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>The design was significantly different from the original Big Muff, using dual op-amps rather than transistors. While EHX aficionados will know that the company made an op-amp version in the \u201870s, this was an entirely different circuit. It retains that Big Muff sound but offers a different take on it.<\/p><p>For anyone who loves a good fuzz effect, is a fan of Electro Harmonix or JHS, or simply likes cool pedals that offer something a bit different, this collaboration is exciting. It also leaves us wondering what else might be hidden in the archives!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 vs. the original (the Triangle Big Muff)<\/h3><p>While most of us won\u2019t have an original \u201870s Big Muff we can compare to the new one, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electro-Harmonix-Triangle-Big-Muff-Pi\/2NXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triangle Big Muff<\/a><\/strong> is a faithful recreation of the original V1 circuit. That makes it as close as we\u2019re likely to get, and a great basis for comparison. So, how does the Big Muff Pi 2 measure up?<\/p><hr \/><h4>Tone<\/h4><p>If you listen to rock, grunge, stoner, shoegaze, or pretty much any guitar-based music, you\u2019ll have heard a Big Muff. It\u2019s thick and saturated, with sustain that hangs around forever. The combination of saturated fuzz and distortion with a pronounced mid-scoop is instantly recognisable once you know what you\u2019re listening for.<\/p><p>The Big Muff Pi 2 brings its own nuance to the sound, with slightly lower gain and a rougher, rawer edge. It feels a little more aggressive, but it\u2019s still very much a Muff.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Switching options<\/h4><p>The new Big Muff makes use of a silent true bypass footswitch for noiseless operation. Because it doesn\u2019t rely on a purely mechanical switch, you don\u2019t get the usual click or pop when you operate the pedal. It\u2019s still true bypass, though, so your signal skips the circuit completely when the pedal is bypassed to avoid colouring the tone.<\/p><p>And it gets better! The team have added a momentary function to the footswitch as well as standard latching. That means you don\u2019t just have to stomp it on and off again; you can get a burst of fuzz exactly when you need it by pressing and holding the switch.<\/p><p>Want a moment of that massive Big Muff tone to make a line stand out? Press and hold, then lift your foot when you\u2019re done. Quick, simple, and genuinely useful.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Controls<\/h4><p>The team has kept things simple when it comes to controls on the Big Muff 2 \u2013 you get volume, tone, and sustain knobs. The sustain knob controls the distortion level, tone increases the treble and drops the bass as you crank it up, and volume\u2026 well, that one does exactly what you\u2019d expect it to.<\/p><p>If you\u2019ve used a Big Muff before, this will all seem very familiar, of course! The controls are also laid out in the same pattern as other Big Muffs, making it easy for fans of the earlier versions.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50596\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/Electro-Harmonix-Big-Muff-Pi-2-pedal.jpg\" alt=\"Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 pedal\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>\u00a0FAQs<\/h3><h4>What type of pedal is the Big Muff Pi?<\/h4><p>The Big Muff Pi is a fuzz pedal, offering a saturated distortion with huge sustain. It was designed and made by Electro Harmonix, working with the Russian company Sovtek. There are several different versions of the pedal, all offering variations of fuzz.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Is the Big Muff overdrive or distortion?<\/h4><p>The Big Muff pedal is a fuzz effect, which is a form of distortion. Overdrive is designed to sound like an amp breaking up, offering lower gain levels and soft clipping. It\u2019s ideal for blues and rock. Distortion is more aggressive with higher gain and is commonly used in hard rock and metal.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Where does fuzz go in the signal chain?<\/h4><p>Fuzz pedals usually work best in front of the amp, as the first thing in the signal chain. This guarantees a strong signal straight from the guitar. However, different positions in front of the amp or even in the FX loop can lead to discovering different tones, so it\u2019s worth experimenting. To learn more, check out our guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-pedal-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar pedal order<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking for a fuzz pedal, we think the <strong>Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2<\/strong> is worth considering. You get classic Big Muff character but with a more aggressive edge. It\u2019s not intended to be a replacement for the original; it\u2019s a new take on a classic. 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