FUZZ- ELECTRO HARMONIX Green Russian Big Muff .....a NEW RE-ISSUE but does it cut it ????

 ELECTRO-HARMONIX GREEN RUSSIAN BIG MUFF 

$80.00 USD

WOW!

They claim it is a re-issue. In short the real deal. They are perhaps rich enough to have some of the key original parts remanufactured if the raw materials are available, But my guess is that the bulk of the parts are new substitutions.
The box is a standard EH mini. It is about the size of a standard type 2 box used on many MXR pedals.
EH have made some great pedals over the years. They have had a few dogs as well.

I am very sceptical about what we will hear???

Is it the same as the original?

The original is more open with a slightly bigger sound. The new one is slightly tighter and perhaps just bit punchier.
I would love to see it compared with a guitar.

All considered and not least of all the price all but the purists should be happy.

The Analog Fox Big Green past the test and is only $5.00 more to your doorstep.
But the EH is much better than I expected.

CONCLUSION
Well it is a toss up. You get the authentic Analog Fox Big Green for it's accuracy.
 Or you get the EH for all the advantages of service and track record for reliability and resale.

Price is a non starter.
Sound is so close as to drive you nuts with deciding. LOL