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THE SOVTEK BLUE AND GRAY “CIVIL WAR” RUSSIAN BIG MUFF π - VERSION 7A
CIRCUIT - Identical to the first edition Red Army Overdrive, with dual capacitors in each of the first three circuit stages, usually unmarked, but having a value of 1n0K (two in series are equivalent to 500pF). This large filter cap value would remain on all Russian Muffs going forward, until it was changed to a single 470pF cap for the second edition Green Bubble Font Russian (Version 7C). The sound of these Sovtek Big Muffs was much smoother, darker, and lower gain than the USA Muffs. They were also bassier than most of the green Muffs and black V8 Muffs that would follow.
THE SOUND - Identical to the first edition Red Army Overdrive, just different graphics and colors. Sort of a mix between the V1 and V3 Muffs, but with a fatter bottom end, brighter and less scooped mids, and less gain. All of the 1990s Sovtek Muffs (Civil Wars, Green Russians, Black Russians) had very similar component values, and had very similar sounds to each other, but the Civil War tone was special. It was very dark and bassy, but with a smooth and clear mid range, and a very musical clarity. Those mids were still scooped out like a typical Big Muff, but the Sovteks had more mids than vintage USA models, so they stand out in a live band mix slightly better. They are noticeably smoother and have less grit than the later Green Russian and Black Russian Big Muffs, which is probably why they are the most favored and desireable of all the Sovtek Big Muffs.
THE SOVTEK “GREEN RUSSIAN” BIG MUFF π - VERSION 7C
CIRCUIT - First editions had the same circuit as the transition Green Civil War Big Muffs. Second and third editions changed the dual 1n0K capacitors in each of the first three circuit stages to a single 470pF cap. This cut some of the bass from the tone and made them slightly grittier and less smooth sounding than the Civil War Muffs, but more like the first edition Red Army Overdrive with 430pF caps. Component and transistor types varied from unit to unit. The NPN Russian Silicon transistors were usually unmarked, in black plastic T092 cases with white and green dots painted on top and sides. Some third editions had TO92 cased tranys marked 3102, or marked EF. Occasionally metal can TO18 cased transistors were used on the first editions, marked NPN KT3102E 9108. NPN 2N5089.
THE SOUND - The Tall Font Green Russians are identical to the previous Civil War versions described above. The second and third edition Bubble Font Green Russians have a bit more grit and bite, less bass, and most have more sustain than the Civil War version, but they are not as smooth sounding. Less gain, fatter bottom end, and brighter mids than most vintage USA Big Muffs. The bass and treble of the tone varies slightly from unit to unit, but the differences are usually minor.
THE SOVTEK “BLACK RUSSIAN” BIG MUFF π (LARGE BOX) - VERSION 7D
CIRCUIT - Same circuit and PCB trace as the third edition Bubble Font Green Russian Muffs. PCB #BM-1-01.00.001. Transistors were unmarked Russian Silicon, in black plastic T092 cases with white dots painted on top, and often on the the sides.
THE SOUND - The tone is the same as the last V7 Bubble Font Green Russian Big Muffs. Just different box color and graphics. The bass and treble of the tone varies slightly from unit to unit for each edition, but the differences are usually minor.
THE “BLACK RUSSIAN” BIG MUFF π (SMALL BOX) - VERSION 8
CIRCUIT - There were a few component value changes made from the previous version, and new PCB trace art. Transistors used were NPN BC549Cs or C547C type.
THE SOUND - Almost identical tone to the V7 Green Russian Muffs, but slightly less clarity and slightly less bottom end on the examples I have played. Most people would not notice the difference. The bass and treble of the tone varies slightly from unit to unit, but the differences are usually minor.