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Description
Introducing the Electro-Harmonix Classics English Muff'n, a guitar player's dream come true. This versatile overdrive effects pedal is not just another addition to your pedalboard; it's an escape into the world of classic British amplifier tones. Designed with real vacuum tubes, it delivers an authentic, rich and warm tone, reminiscent of the vintage British rock 'n roll era. With easy-to-tweak controls for Volume, Gain, and High, Mid, and Low frequencies, you hold the power to shape your sound exactly as you desire.
Key Features:
- Real vacuum tubes for authentic British amp tone
- Controls for Volume, Gain, High, Mid, and Low frequencies
- Ideal for creating vintage British rock 'n roll tones
- Versatile and easy to tweak to your desired sound
Product specs
| Brand | Electro-Harmonix |
| Model | English Muff'N Tube Distortion / Preamp |
| Finish | Silver / Red / Blue |
| Year | 2005 - 2021 |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals, Preamps |
FAQs
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What type of tubes does the Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n use?
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The Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n uses two 12AX7 tubes, providing a warm, tube-driven overdrive that emulates classic British amplifier tones.
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How does the English Muff'n differ from other overdrive pedals?
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The English Muff'n stands out by utilizing real vacuum tubes for its overdrive, offering a more authentic tube amp sound compared to solid-state pedals.
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Can the English Muff'n be used with both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the English Muff'n is versatile enough for use with both guitar and bass, delivering rich harmonic content suitable for a variety of musical styles.
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What power supply does the Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n require?
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The English Muff'n requires a 12V DC power supply, which is typically included with the pedal for optimal performance.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the English Muff'n is designed for both studio and live use, providing reliable performance with its robust construction and classic tube-driven sound.
Videos
EHX
Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n Tube Distortion / Preamp Pedal (Demo by Peter Stroud)
Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n Tube Distortion / Preamp Pedal (Demo by Peter Stroud)
EHX
Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n Bass Demo
The Bass Channel
EHX English Muff'n - Demo || British Tube Preamp/Distortion
Vince DiGioia
Electro-Harmonix English Muff’n Tube Distortion/Preamp
paprica music
Electro-Harmonix - English Muff'n
Bass Stuff
Electro Harmonix English Muff'n | Pedal Demo
low level.
Electro Harmonix English Muff'n Overdrive Tube Distortion/Preamp Demo
woody's music
Reviews
PROS
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Produces great doom/noise rock tones with a cheap Squier Bass VI
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Functions well as a low-gain pre-amp, adding lovely color to tone
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Balances digital pedalboards with analog tube sound for fuller dynamics
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Achieves elusive, massive, and thick tones with cool note separation
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Compatible with a variety of pedals, enhancing their unique saturation
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Provides British tone from overdrive to near full distortion
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Versatile use from light overdrive to intense, muff-like distortion
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Maintains clarity in highs and lows, unlike regular overdrive pedals
CONS
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Can be too noisy when volume is cranked up
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Requires an adaptor, which may be a downside for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Classics English Muff'n.
Features and functionality
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The pedal requires a 12V 1A AC power supply, not DC; it uses a step-up transformer for the tubes.
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Setup and maintenance
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The pedal's unique 2-pin DIN power plug prevents incorrect power supply connection.
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User experience
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EHX tube pedals, like the English Muff'n, often demand unique power cords, complicating shared power setups.
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Other
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The English Muff'n's plug design ensures only compatible power supplies are used, safeguarding the pedal's operation.
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Value and pricing
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It's possible to find the Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n used for around $100, making it an affordable option for achieving classic 60's British Blues tones.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 19 Ratings
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My choice for keys
Easy way to get the beast sound for your organ without losing all heights and low end like with regular overdrive pedals. Yet a little too noisy when cranked up.
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Versatile overdrive with powerful distortion potential
Can be used as a light, yet prevalent, overdrive. But it also can sound like a big muff on steroids when cranked up
109
For that British tone
Perfect overdrive to almost full on distortion. Gives me the British tone I want
183
Artist usage
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Used on The Empyrean, particularly on the solo for "Enough of Me", as stated in this April 2009 Vintage Guitar interview.
The main stuff for guitar sounds was that rig, and I was treating it with a modular synthesizer. So the recordings usually had nothing more than a wah pedal, distortion, and fuzz. I use the Boss Turbo Distortion pretty regularly, and an Electro-Harmonix English Muff’n tube fuzz, which has really extreme EQ and a big, thick, meaty sound. I used it on the solo for “Enough Of Me.” I turn the EQ up, but leave my guitar Tone knobs down and use either the middle or neck pickup so the initial source sound is really dark and kind of plain. If you blast the tone controls on the effect, you get a really thick, beautiful sound that reminds me of an exaggerated Eric Clapton tone in Cream, where you have this really smooth fuzz. For that solo, I was jumping from low to high notes rather than following a linear train of thought. I was kind of thinking in two ways at once by alternately playing very low notes with high notes, where the octave was displaced by a couple of octaves, and it worked really well.
Listed on Reverb.com in November 2020.
Used as his main dirt pedal in this performance
Visible in Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized the World at 8:19.
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