$299 street

KNOBS Fuzz, Volume, Tone, Loose/ Tight switch; Fuzz and Octave switches

SOUNDS The fuzz sound is so smooth and sexy (with a consistently articulate midrange), that, at first listen, it almost appears to be an overdrive effect. But as you play with the Octavulator, you notice that the abrasive, odd harmonics of classic fuzz are truly in evidence— they’re simply tamed a bit to allow more note expression and attack. Kick in the octave, and the fuzz gets wonderfully bright and ragged, yet retains its air of sophisticated raunch.

WHO’S IT FOR? Audiophileoriented tone connoisseurs who desire that ’60s psychedelic vibe, but can’t abide too much of the buzzy, spitty artifacts that characterize many fuzz pedals.

CONTACT demeteramps.com

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