Wren and Cuff Violet World

Maker: Wren and Cuff Model: Violet World Condition: New   Description: Around 1973-74 EH yet again made another tweak to the artwork and schematic of the early Big Muff circuits. A close relative of some of the early “Ram’s Head” muffs in tone, these pedals had a couple distinct changes that gave them their own sound, and were easy to spot because of their violet colored silk screen ink. Collectors refer to them simply as the “Violet Editions”. As usual with EH, there are a couple different versions of this era’s muffers, so despite what you may hear, there is no exact “Violet” sound. The most distinct feature IMO is a generous mid-scoop in the overall voicing. When most people think Big Muff, this is the sound they think of. Lots of gain and a nice sharp dip in those mids. Two words come to my mind when I hear this pedal: “Juicy” and “Velvety”. If it was an icy day in New York, this is the oversized, fur-lined velvet jacket you’d slide on before you head out the door. After the usual