Audio Machines Little Green Giant: The earliest Big Muff that started it all
Based on the earliest 1969 perfboard version of the Big Muff, the device that started the whole family. The specifics of this early schematic produce a very massive, high-gain sound. Little Green Giant has more low end and gain than later variants, which makes it quite a distinct fuzz. The gain is very smooth, producing a long, sustained, singing character.
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Little Green Giant Overview
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Schematic & sound:
Little Green Giant is a faithful sonic recreation of the 1969 V1 “perfboard” version of the Big Muff. The specifics of this early schematic give it more low end and gain than later variants.
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Tonestack bypass switch:
A tonestack bypass switch has been added for heavier, unfiltered distortion that hits the front end of the amp directly. Note: when the tonestack is bypassed, the pedal produces significantly more output, up to 15 dB.
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Controls, features and dimensions:
Controls: Sustain, Level, Filter Tonestack bypass switch (deactivates the tone control) Effect bypass: true bypass (relay, clickless) Dimensions: 192 mm x 39 mm x 32 mm (approx. 7.56 in x 1.54 in x 1.26 in) Weight: 167 g (approx. 0.37 lbs / 5.89 oz) Power: standard 9V DC center-negative power supply (no battery compartment).
Aesthetics & finishes
Inspired by the design philosophy of Naoto Fukasawa, the physical form prioritizes material honesty and functional minimalism. Raw enclosures let the natural texture of the material replace applied graphics. Little Green Giant comes in two finishes: raw panels and black panels.
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