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Electro-Harmonix Announces the Reissue of 1973 V2 Ram's Head Big Muff Pi

The new pedal is housed in a pedalboard friendly die-cast chassis and equipped with a few select updates for convenience.

Electro-Harmonix Announces the Reissue of 1973 V2 Ram's Head Big Muff Pi
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By NewsOct 18, 2019
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New York City, NY (October 18, 2019) -- Electro-Harmonix has unveiled a faithful re-creation of their original 1973 Violet Ram’s Head Big Muff renowned for its exceptional sustain and articulate string separation. The new pedal is housed in a pedalboard friendly die-cast chassis and equipped with a few select updates for convenience. These include true bypass switching, an LED to indicate effect status and the option of being powered by a 9-volt AC adapter.

Electro-Harmonix founder, Mike Matthews, stated: “Prices of original Ram’s Head Big Muffs have reached astronomical heights. This reissue nails that classic V2 tone heard on legendary recordings and famous guitar solos, and does it at a price the working musician can afford.”

The Ram’s Head Big Muff is available now and features a U.S. Street Price of $99.00

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