If you are a fan of the fuzz created by Fu
Manchu, then you are a fan of Brad Davis. He is the sound behind the fuzz
drenched guitars on so many seminal records throughout the years.
It all started back in 2006 when Brad was buying
a lot of fuzz pedals from different stores and pawn shops. It was at this time
he decided he would start building his own pedals, mostly just trying and
building for friends. Skip ahead to
2013, and the Creepyfingers fuzz pedals are one of the most highly sought after
fuzz pedals in the game.
Brad has built his own company by supplying
great pedals at which a performer can afford and have a magnificent piece of gear for many years.
The name Creepyfingers was actually coined by
Brad’s friend, Emily Burton. It was a name that definitely fit the vibe of the
pedals the man was and creates today.
It all started with Brad wanting to capture a
simple fuzz tone. One that captivated him while being a young music fan growing
up.
This was the fuzz tone of the 70’s. Like so many
performers, this time has such a rich and distinguished sound for so many
different genres of music. The guitar tones really had their own sound and
sonically hit you in many different ways.
Therefore, when Brad started fooling around with
making pedals, he was shooting for a pedal that would capture a real sound, one
that emulated what he had in his ears and firmly enjoyed.
Once the word got out, people started going on
the Fu Manchu site, message boards and friends starting discussing these
fantastic pedals that Brad had constructed for them.
There are many different pedals in the
creepyfingers domain and new ones will be shortly gracing us. Brad let me know
that these will be something that people will be enjoying and that he is very
happy about. As being the player of 2 of his pedals, I have witnessed my tone
transform into something that I would never have achieved until speaking with
Brad.
The thing about Mr Davis that is so refreshing
is that any question you have, he gives you as real answer. If he does not
think the pedals you are looking at will do the trick for you, he will suggest
one that might be more up to snuff with what you are seeking to do.
I found this to be very helpful as I had thought
I wanted one pedal when in turn he turned me onto something different that
works better than I could have ever imagined. Brad could have easily just took
my money and send me a pedal, however, and here is where you want to pay
attention, he cares about tone and cares about what his consumer wants.
Therefore, in my case, he actually listened to the music I make and suggested
what would be the best fit, and he could not have been more correct.
For people in the guitar game that want a pedal
that is built for the players, constructed of heavy duty material, so it will
not crush under the foot of a guitarist, and really want a pedal that will
transform your tone into something you have invading your head, Brad Davis is the one to speak too.
Creepyfingers is not just a line of pedals, it
is a line of goodness and why guys like Brad Davis are so valuable to the music
world. He is a brilliant bass player, constructer of some of the best pedals in
the world and a man that cares about his consumers, fans and most of all, is
about trying to make you psyched about plugging in your guitar and being blown
away by what comes out of the amp.
Make you sure you visit the Creepyfingers site
and start your eternal quest for tone here, at the Camelot of Fuzz.
Eat a peach,
Words by : Marc Gaffney from Gozu
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