Electro Harmonix Big Muff USA Pi Distortion Sustainer Fuzz

The “USA” version of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi refers to the modern NYC-era reissue made in the United States, designed to carry forward the classic Big Muff sound after production returned to EHX’s U.S. manufacturing in the early 2000s.

It delivers the familiar smooth, heavily saturated fuzz and long, singing sustain that defined the original late-’60s design, with that unmistakable “violin-like” lead tone and thick wall-of-sound distortion. Compared to some of the more circuit-specific variants (like Ram’s Head or Green Russian versions), the USA Big Muff is generally voiced as the all-purpose, classic modern standard—simple, powerful, and unmistakably the core EHX fuzz character.

Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion Sustainer, Fuzz

The NYC original Big Muff Pi Distortion Sustainer, Fuzz. Hendrix and Santana were among the first to get a piece of the Pi, and for over 40 years the Big Muff Pi has been defining the sound of rock guitar. Revered by contemporary guitarists and rock legends for its rich, creamy, violin-like sustain, from Pink Floyd to The White Stripes, everyone still wants a piece of the Pi!

Specifications

• Model Name: Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi USA
• Model Code: US BM
• Pedal Type: Distortion/Fuzz
• Switching: True Bypass
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Sustain
• Power: 9-Volt Battery (included), 9DC-100 power supply (optional)