Detail 01
Tone Wicker switch
Bypasses the tone circuit for a brighter, more open, less scooped fuzz. Two distinct voices in one box.
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Electro-HarmonixXO Big Muff Pi With Tone Wicker Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Big Muff Pi fuzz with an added Tone Wicker section. For players who want thick sustaining fuzz plus a brighter, more open voicing on tap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Thick sustaining lead fuzz over a clean or edge-of-breakup amp
- Players chasing Gilmour-style sustain or Jack White grit
- Adding a second, brighter fuzz voice without a second pedal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting light, cleanup-friendly overdrive
- Small pedalboards where a 4-inch-deep box does not fit
- Anyone who needs the fuzz to clean up from the guitar volume knob
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Big Muff Pi circuit
Heavily compressed, sustaining fuzz with a scooped midrange. Notes hold; chords blur into a wall.
Detail 03
4.02 x 3.5 x 4.76 inch enclosure
Nearly 5 inches deep. Measure your board row before ordering, especially with a power brick underneath.
Detail 04
Tone control
Sweeps between dark and cutting. With the scooped mids, the extremes are more usable than the middle.
Detail 05
Sustain control
Sets fuzz amount and compression together. Lower settings thin out rather than clean up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power supply and cables are not included
- 02Scooped mids can disappear in a band mix; check with your amp
- 03The deep enclosure eats pedalboard real estate; measure first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Tone Wicker switch actually do?
It takes the tone circuit out of the signal path. You get a brighter, more open, less scooped fuzz with more top-end bite than the standard Big Muff voice.
02Does it work on bass?
It will pass bass signal, but the scooped midrange thins the low end in a band mix. Many bassists blend it with a clean signal to keep the bottom.
03Can I run it on a battery?
The Big Muff Pi format has long supported 9V battery operation, but a 9V DC adapter is the practical choice for regular use. No power supply is included.
04Is this good for rhythm playing?
It works for thick, wall-of-sound rhythm parts. For tight, articulate chord work the heavy compression and scooped mids will blur the definition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 4.02 inch x 3.5 inch x 4.76 inch
