First off, the first thing I usually do with pedals, is compare them to ones I already have, just so i have an idea of what sounds it most mimmics… I could look up the specs, and the circuit design, and probably figure it out, but its better to do it with the ears.

First thing I noticed, at low gain levels, it sounds VERY much like my Gaspedals CARB that I got last month when I was in Texas for SXSW – BUT – it sounds like the CARB, when the CARB is turned up to half gain, I had the Mule at about 8o clock (barely on).

This surprised me – as I didn’t expect it, i’m used to fuzzes being too harsh sounding (which is why i’ve stayed away from them).

So then, I started comparing it to my Cusack Screamer Fuzz (the only fuzz pedal on my board). I was shocked at how good it sounded. It actually made me HATE the screamer fuzz to the point where I removed it, and replaced it with the mule.

Well, anyway.. after playing around with it for a bit, I noticed the Mule sounds really good stacked with my HotCake and even the Carb… they both add a bit more mid drive, which is nice at times… The Mule also doesn’t freak out when i’ve got the Tone Press on (something i’ve noticed about Fuzz pedals, is that they don’t usually play nice with compression pedals).

Either way, in all, i’m very happy with the Mule, I can see it staying on my board for a while.

Just opened the box, and here she is, a custom pink colored Tone Factor Mule Pedal.. Its supposto be somewhere between a fuzz and overdrive, i’m hoping it does what i’m expecting it to do. I’ve got the low overdrive sound covered with a Gaspedals CARB, I’ve got a Crowther HotCake for my rocky overdriven sound, a Cusack Screamer Fuzz II for my over the top type of overdriven sound… The last link in the puzzle is some kind of fuzz.

I’ve never really been an overly huge fan of fuzz pedals – and i’ve had many, i’ve wasted many hours trying to tweek and work with them, but I’m just not sure fuzz is for me.

This is another attempt. Wish me luck.

Expect an update and an overview of the pedal after I get a chance to try it out for a few rehearsals.