Fuzz Bass Classics

Popularized in the 60s and 70s, fuzz bass or distorted and overdriven bass effects are still used today. Early on these effects were often created by overdriving signals directly on the amplifiers. Some players have even cited blown out speakers as a way of creating fuzz sounds. There are many companies now, who have created fuzz pedals for bass guitars to recreate the bass tones heard on famous tracks from bands such as Cream, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy and Motörhead. Here are some popular tracks from the 60s and 70s that utilize a fuzz bass sound.

• 1962 – Roy Orbison – “Lana”
• 1965 – Q65 – “I’m A Man”
• 1966 - The Rolling Stones – “Under My Thumb”
• 1967 – Cream – “Strange Brew”
• 1968 – The Doors – “Hello, I Love You”
• 1969 – Norman Greenbaum – “Spirit in the Sky”
• 1970 – Black Sabbath – “Sweet Leaf”
• 1973 – King Crimson – “Easy Money”
• 1974 – Frank Zappa – “Apostrophe”
• 1976 – Thin Lizzy – “Jailbreak”
• 1979 – Motörhead – “Bomber”

The EBS Fuzzmo, EHX Bass Big Muff, and MXR Fuzz Deluxe are just some of the options Bass Central carries for Fuzz effects pedals. We have also have a great selection of distortion, overdrive and other effects pedals, bass guitars, bass amps, and more. Visit BassCentral.com to get the right equipment to build your own sound today!