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Description
Experience the power and might of the Cold War-era circuitry in the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C. This green beast, housed in a solid metal chassis, offers a commanding fuzz effect that's as resilient as a tank. It's not just a guitar pedal, it's a symbol of sonic supremacy, designed for musicians who dare to lead the fuzz frontier.
Key Features:
- Robust all-metal chassis, painted in a distinct green
- Utilizes authentic Russian Cold War-era circuitry
- Delivers a powerful and commanding fuzz effect
- Ideal for guitarists seeking to dominate in the fuzz genre.
Product specs
| Brand | Electro-Harmonix |
| Model | Big Muff Pi V7 (Green Russian) |
| Finish | Green |
| Year | 1994 - 2000 |
| Made In | Russia |
| Categories | Distortion Pedals, Fuzz Pedals and Effects |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of sound can I expect from the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C?
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The Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C is known for its thick, creamy fuzz with a pronounced mid-scoop, delivering a distinctive, vintage tone that is ideal for heavy rock and grunge music.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C suitable for bass guitar?
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Yes, the Green Russian Big Muff Pi is popular among bassists for its ability to maintain low-end clarity while adding a rich, fuzzy texture to the sound.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C require a specific power supply?
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The Green Russian Big Muff Pi V7C can be powered by a standard 9V battery or a compatible 9V DC power adapter, which is a common requirement for many effects pedals.
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How does the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C differ from other Big Muff models?
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The Green Russian variant is prized for its unique tonal characteristics, offering a more aggressive, gritty sound compared to the smoother, more compressed tones of other Big Muff models like the NYC or Triangle versions.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C easy to use for beginners?
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Yes, the Green Russian Big Muff Pi V7C is straightforward to use with simple controls for volume, tone, and sustain, making it accessible for beginners looking to explore fuzz effects.
Videos
Absolute Music
Green Russian Big Muff- What's all the fuzz?
Reviews
PROS
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Original '94 V7 model offers a unique, irreplaceable tone
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Ideal for achieving the thick, gritty sound characteristic of stoner rock
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Versatile tone range from smooth to aggressive fuzz-distortion
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Durable build, described as "built like a tank"
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Provides a substantial low-end boost, suitable for bass
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Sought after for its historical and tonal significance
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Offers more sustain and a smoother sound compared to other models
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Frequently recommended as a go-to fuzz pedal in studio settings
CONS
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Extra low-end can result in a "swampy" sound, potentially overpowering
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Midrange can be less pronounced, affecting clarity
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Switch reliability issues reported, affecting long-term use
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C.
Comparisons
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The Green Russian has more low end and a rougher distortion, while the Deluxe Sovtek's extra controls can detract from its tone.
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The Angry Black Bear from Chicago Stompworks is noted for its wooly low-end sound, closely resembling the V7C Muff, similar to the Bubble Font Green Russian.
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The Wren and Cuff Tall Font Russian clone is noted for replicating the sound of original Sovtek pedals more accurately than other alternatives.
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Features and functionality
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The Deluxe Sovtek includes a blend knob that allows a transition from clean to full fuzz, which some users find valuable.
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The Deluxe Sovtek has versatile frequency and boosting controls, but might require an additional EQ for optimal performance.
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A built-in noise gate on the Deluxe Sovtek is highlighted as a significant advantage by some users.
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The Green Russian reissue is described as smoother compared to the Black Russian's harsher edge, potentially beneficial for those combining with other gain pedals.
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The Skreddy Perestroika is recommended for live settings due to its higher volume output and scoop/flat switch for better sound projection.
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Use cases and applications
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Value and pricing
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The Green Russian Reissue is frequently highlighted for its exceptional value, often found used for around $50, delivering 90% of the original's sound.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 11 Reviews and 68 Ratings
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A piece of history
This old EHX pedal has been known for it's aggressive fuzz-distortion sound specially in the stoner rock community. Countless recordings from the 90's were made with this beast. Rumour has it that te box of the pedal was made of the leftovers of Russian military vehicles and warmachines. Well it really sounds like a landslide, explosion, or the fallen angel blowing that trumpet.
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gah
everything you hate about the big muff now with extra low end swamp, less midrange and a really unreliable switch! I used this as a bassist for years though and loved that sound, but the switch gave out... my black Russian never sounded as full for bass.
633
have to say i agree, loved mine on bass while i had it really didnt get the appeal on guitar much preferred my rat
41029
@skytimesfive I had to dock it a couple points for being close to useless on guitar and I can't give any big muff a full five stars... th er y all swallow your dynamics and touch. Only Gilmour can make them work but his fuzz face tone was still better.
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My Current Fav Fuzz
This a grown to be my go to fuzz in the studio, and I have a lot of fuzz pedals!. A witch owned this before me and cast a mojo spell on it. It's the only possible explanation.
It's raunchy and rude and beautiful and I love it.
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my favorite fuzz
if I am not using my DS-2, then I am most likely using the Sovtek Big Muff. I use it (combined with the JHS Unicorn and Small Clone) on almost every solo on every song I have played. it just is great and will 100% recommend.
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One of my first fuzz
If it's a fuzz ... but well this pedal was so unique... I gave it and now I've the ehx reissue
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HUGE
Absolutely worth buying if you can find one for a decent price. For me, it's preferable to a standard Big Muff but not necessarily better. It's a monster though.
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Built like a tank.
We use it mostly on Rickenbacker bass. Sounds great.
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Green Russian Big Muff
Series 7c Big Muff made in Russia. Thicker tone than US muffs with plenty of sustain.
Artist usage
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Featured in this October 3, 2019 Twitter post of Fujita's pedalboard.
レコーディングでビッグマフ使ったけどめっちゃええでな欲しなったわ。でもでかいな…。
Car Gianelli explains at at 6:46 in this video that he uses the green russian big muff for most of his heavy tones live and in the studio.
In a recording session video for Ufomammut's album "8," Poia can be seen using the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C fuzz pedal.
Owned in childhood and later used for "[a]ll the guitars" on Anxiety, as known from the following sources:
Universal Music Group (Deutsch), "Biografie Ladyhawke"
Insgesamt klingt “Anxiety” daher sehr viel runder und persönlicher, sehr viel mehr nach Pip, die hier viel genauer ihr Terrain absteckt und zeigt, was sie kann und wie sie tickt. Einige ihrer schlichten und zugleich massiven Beats entstanden beispielsweise auf E-Drums, programmiert jedoch mit analogen Sounds von einem „echten“, wenn auch alten und quasi schrottreifen Schlagzeug, die sie selbst eingespielt hatte, wodurch die Beatteppiche irgendwie halb wie von Menschenhand gemacht, halb wie aus der Konserve klingen. Ihre Gitarrenaufnahmen wurden ebenfalls durch diverse Effekte geschickt, so z.B. auch durch einen russischen Big-Muff-Verzerrer, genau das klassische Modell, auf das auch Kurt Cobain, Billy Corgan und natürlich auch Mudhoney geschworen haben – wie unschwer zu erkennen am Titel ihres Grunge-Meilensteins „Superfuzz Bigmuff“.
The World, March 2012, "Ladyhawke: Walls and Bridges" by James Medd
The difference is that, in place of the walls of synthesizer, there's a whole load of Big Muff fuzz.
The Music, "Hawkers Welcome" by Chris Yates (May 30, 2012)
“The way I went about doing the drums and guitar and everything was a lot more lo-fi and gritty than it was the first time around. For the drum sound, we got the shittiest drum kit in the room and put tea towels on the toms and snare. We set up all these really old '50s and '60s mics all around it and just recorded the drums for ages. All different drumbeats and fills, and then we used all those sounds for the whole album. All the sort of bloopy kind of electronic sounds were all done with a Korg K-Oscillator. All the guitars were played through a Sovtek Russian Big Muff, which is a vintage fuzz pedal.
WiMP Bloggen, "Ladyhawke: It insults me when people try to dress me up" (June 27, 2012)
What is about that distorted guitar sound you like?
»When I was thinking about the second record, I knew exactly what guitar sound I wanted to use. As a teenager I had this big green industrial pedal from Russia called Big Muff – it was the pedal you used when you wanted to have that grungy sound – and I wanted to recreate that.«
Viva, "Favourite Things: Ladyhawke, Musician" by Rosie Kelway (March 8, 2016)
1. Sovtek big muff
This pedal is special to me because I found it on eBay and it ended up shaping the entire sound of my second record. Pascal Gabriel, who produced the album, had one in his studio and I'd obsessed over it for years.
In this GuitarGeek rig diagram, made by Adam Cooper, Lisa's rig includes a green russian Big Muff.
In the YouTube video "Engineering for Aerosmith & Van Halen! - Mike Plotnikoff," Mike Plotnikoff is shown using an original vintage Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C fuzz pedal.
In the YouTube video by accordoTV, Richard Lewis is shown using the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C as part of his pedal board setup with Skunk Anansie.
In this pic from his Zita Swoon days, you can spot his pedalboard; a Sovtek era Muff is visible
Tammy Ealom uses the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C pedals, which she has painted pink. This is confirmed by a performance on "Last Call with Carson Daly," aired on October 31, 2003, where the pedals are visible. The source of this information is a YouTube video uploaded by user ibelieveincheez.
Album Usage
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