ADDROCK HISM SCISM.
The logical next step in fuzz tone after the Geranium Fuzz and it's
'60's rock tone, the Hism Scism delivers the '70's tone and then some.
Driven by a pair of carefully selected silicon transistors, the Hism
Scism is not the overly bright spitty fuzz that many people associate
with a silicon-styled fuzz. It's very warm and very smooth. Like most
Si fuzzes, it is capable of higher gain fuzz tones, but unlike many Si
fuzzes, the "Scism" doesn't mind a bit if you'd rather not max out the
fuzz. Compared to the Geranium Fuzz with it's harmonically rich
upper-mids, the Hism Scism is slightly more scooped with a more robust
and elastic bottom end.
The input control allows you to limit the signal entering the pedal
resulting in a cleaner or more saturated fuzz tone. The output control
sort of does the same thing, but in a different way. The combination of
the two can provide unlimited shades of fuzz. It sort of tunes the
bottom end. Want more bottom? Crank up the input. Less bottom? Back off
on the input a little. The high cut switch is not exactly a tone
control (though careful listening will yield some tone cut), it's
actually added to allow you to match the fuzz to different amps. It's
generally accepted that fuzz sounds better through Marshall type amps
and harsh through Fender style. With the high cut switch engaged, the
Hism Scism will sound just as sweet through your Fender! Of course it's
true bypass with an LED and a DC jack.
HARMONY CENTRAL USER REVIEWS:
Sound Quality:
10
- Can you get the sound of your favorite artists? Who are they?
- Are certain effects (distortion, chorus, ...) very good? Very bad?
- What setup (i.e. what guitars and amps) are you using this with?
- Is it noisy? On what settings?
- Are the effects weak or do they always sound great?
- What amp are you using it with?
The Addrock Hism Scism delivers oodles of warm, sinewy tone. Emphasis
on warm. It has a perfect bottom end and I would think, using the
hi-cut and the input volume (just like with my beloved Geranium) you
have a tremedously versatile Si fuzz that could work with virtually any
amp. The clarity, string-to-string
definition and pick attack are super sweet. Good God this is great
stuff!
Reliability:
10
- Can you depend on it?
- Would you use it on a gig without a backup?
I have othe Addrocks and they are built well and have lasted years. I
have over 1000 gigs with my Boostmaster, Geranium Fuzz and Electric
Smile.
Overall Rating:
10
- What style of music do you play? Is this a good match?
- How long have you been playing? What other gear do you own?
- If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else?
- what do you love about it? What do you hate? What is your favorite feature?
- Did you compare it to other products? Which ones? Why did you choose this one?
- Anything you wish it had?
- Does it help you make music, or does it get in the way?
- Anything else you'd like to share?
I play blues, rock and even a little jazz. The Hism Scism delivers the
goods and then some for the tones I need and love. I wouldn't change a
thing. It just has clarity, dynamics and versatility that puts other Si
fuzz' I've owned/tried to shame.
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