The Big Muff 2 "Tone Wicker" is now Officially Here!
UPDATE It's now official! New EHX Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker released. The dual op-amp family is expanding fast in 2026!
UPDATE: It is official, the new Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker is out now. The "Muff-verse" is buzzing today after eagle-eyed gear nerds spotted a mysterious red stompbox in the background of the latest Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi 2 video.
While the video was intended to showcase the low-end thunder of the new bass-focused dual op-amp circuit, it’s the blurry figure in the background that has fueled the latest "leak" speculation. Sitting among a row of Nano-sized pedals is a red chassis featuring the distinct "Big Muff 2" logo, but with a crucial twist: a control layout that looks suspiciously like a Tone Wicker variant.
Where To Buy
It is official, and we were correct, it is a Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker!
MSRP - $136.10/£134.99
The Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 captures the legendary "violin-like" sustain of the rare 1970s op-amp circuit, updated with modern versatility. It delivers the massive gain and thick compression that defined the original, now housed in a rugged, stage-ready chassis.
Key Features & Controls
- Expanded High-End: The Tone Bypass switch creates an unfiltered, raw fuzz, while the Wicker switch adds high-frequency bite to help you cut through dense mixes.
- Expressive Switching: The soft footswitch offers both Latching (standard on/off) and Momentary modes, allowing for quick, rhythmic bursts of fuzz during performance.
- Signature Interface: Classic Volume, Tone, and Sustain knobs provide intuitive control over gain, compression, and output.
Performance Summary
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Op-Amp Circuit | Authentic vintage grit and massive saturation. |
| Tone/Wicker Switches | Shifts from dark warmth to modern, articulate edge. |
| Momentary Mode | Enables dynamic accents and real-time expression. |
Whether you need a wall of sound or a sharp, cutting lead, the Big Muff Pi 2 preserves its iconic character while offering more tonal range than ever before.
The Evidence: What We Saw
The pedal in question stands out immediately because of its vibrant red finish—a color scheme EHX recently adopted for the Big Muff Pi 2 Dual Op-Amp (the "Lost Schematic" collaboration with JHS). However, the standard Big Muff 2 is a three-knob affair.
The pedal spotted in the background appears to feature:
- Three main control knobs (Volume, Tone, Sustain).
- Two toggle switches are located between the knobs.
- The large, stylized "2" logo signals the new dual-op-amp series.
For those familiar with the EHX catalog, two switches on a Muff almost always point to the Tone Wicker circuit, which traditionally allows players to bypass the tone stack or open up high-frequency filters for a "raspy" top-end bite.
Why a "Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker" Makes Sense
Electro-Harmonix has been on a tear lately, resurrecting "lost" Bob Myer designs and expanding the Big Muff 2 line following the massive success of the JHS collaboration at the end of 2025. We already have an official Nano Big Muff 2 release, so could we now see a Tone Wicker 2 soon as well?
The original Big Muff with Tone Wicker was a massive hit because it addressed the "lost in the mix" issue many players face with the classic Muff scoop. Adding those high-mid "Wicker" filters to the already aggressive, mid-heavy character of the Dual Op-Amp Big Muff 2 circuit would arguably create the most cutting, stage-ready fuzz EHX has ever produced.
Production Leak or "Easter Egg"?
Mike Matthews and the EHX team are notorious for hiding upcoming releases in plain sight. In the age of "pedal-board investigators," a background cameo is rarely an accident.
Could this be the "Big Muff 2 Deluxe" or a specialized "Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker"? Given that the Bass Big Muff Pi 2 was just officially revealed, it’s highly likely that EHX is preparing to round out the family with a "Wicker" version to provide even more tonal flexibility for the dual-op-amp platform.
What to Expect
If the rumors hold true, we expect the EHX Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker to feature:
- The Dual Op-Amp Circuit: The raw, snarling 1970s design rediscovered in Bob Myer’s notes.
- Wicker Switch: To open up those three high-frequency filters.
- Tone Bypass Switch: To remove the tone stack for a massive, unscooped volume jump.
- Standard Housing: Following the footprint of the recent Big Muff 2 Nano and Bass Big Muff 2 releases.
Would you add a Tone Wicker version of the Big Muff 2 to your board? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for more updates.
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