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Description

Unleash your sonic creativity with the Blackout Effectors Musket V2. This fuzz effects pedal is a game-changer, providing musicians with a palette of tones to explore. It goes beyond the standard fuzz, tone, and volume knobs, introducing groundbreaking pre, mids, and focus controls. This allows for an impressive range of fuzz sounds, from a subtle, light-tinged fuzz to a powerful, full-on buzz. Whether you're into psychedelia, doom metal, or stoner rock, the Musket V2 will add a distinctive edge to your sound.

Key Features:

  • Precise effect sculpting with innovative pre, mids, and focus controls.
  • Wide spectrum of fuzz sounds, from light-tinged to full bore.
  • Ideal for various music genres, including psychedelia, doom metal, and stoner rock.

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog
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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile sounds, from Black Russian to Civil War Muff tones

  • Compact size with powerful output

  • Excellent tone shaping with pre, mids, and focus knobs

  • Mid focus ensures prominence in mix

  • Unique tone blending capabilities via the focus knob

  • Distinguished notes even with high fuzz levels

CONS

  • Can be too mid-focused for some setups

  • Focus knob may overly narrow frequency range

  • Prone to developing a loud hiss over time

  • Manufacturer no longer in business, affecting customer service

Owner Insights

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Comparisons

  • The Blunderbuss, a variant of the Musket, is noted for being milder and less compressed while maintaining the ability to clean up with volume adjustments.

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  • The Musket Fuzz offers more versatility than the EQD Hoof Fuzz, with its Pre, Mids, and Focus controls providing broader tonal options.

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  • While the Musket Fuzz is versatile, the Swollen Pickle reportedly achieves a tighter fuzz sound.

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Features and functionality

  • The Blunderbuss's Focus control is more pronounced, affecting the tightness of the bottom end, unlike the Musket where its effect wasn't as noticeable.

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  • The Musket V2 was among the first to incorporate pre/focus/mid knobs in a fuzz pedal, setting a trend for future designs.

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  • Despite its lack of a blend control, the Musket Fuzz maintains a consistent tone, overshadowing other dirt pedals in the signal chain.

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User experience

  • Owners highlight the Musket's superior versatility in articulation and treble/mid control compared to other reissued muffs.

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  • Some owners report that the Musket V2 can produce significant noise when not in use, described as a "fire hydrant on blast," encouraging continuous play.

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  • Owners note the Musket's ability to produce a wide range of overdrive and fuzz tones, comparable to classic Muff sounds, with enhanced modern dynamics.

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  • After several months of use, owners report significant noise even at lower gain settings and limited clean-up capability when adjusting guitar volume.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users recommend repairing the Musket's switch due to its scarcity and potential value increase, suggesting it's a worthwhile investment.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Blunderbuss is favored for 90s alt rock, appreciated for its ability to achieve a wide range of tones while maintaining clarity.

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  • The Musket Fuzz excels in doom/sludge genres but can also produce tones suitable for bands like Red Fang, blending rock and fuzz.

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Build quality

  • The Musket V2 features intricate artwork inside each pedal, with hidden messages and easter eggs, demonstrating a unique attention to detail.

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Value and pricing

  • Used Muskets can still be found at reasonable prices, but Twosome dual fuzzes and Blunderbuss models often reach $300-500 due to scarcity.

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See how Brendan Ekstrom uses Blackout Effectors Musket V2

Brendan Ekstrom

Guitarist

Circa Survive

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See how Laura Pleasants uses Blackout Effectors Musket V2

Laura Pleasants

Singer, Guitarist

Kylesa

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Blackout Effectors Musket Fuzz mentioned in source article.

See how Jonathan Hischke uses Blackout Effectors Musket V2

Jonathan Hischke

Bassist

Hella

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In the gear section he talks about the blackout Effectors Musket Fuzz

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