Bigfoot Germanium Octave
Based on our acclaimed Octo Puss pedal, this special edition has been hot-rodded with the addition of a beautiful gold-pin NOS germanium transistor. This limited edition boasts a studio-quality frequency response, combined with the touch-sensitivity of a truly premium gain stage.
This pedal begins with a tube inspired JFET circuit, which provides a very responsive input stage and drives our passive octaver. By combining a cutting-edge transformer with NOS germanium diodes, our octave circuit can handle everything from ethereal chordal playing through to classic ring-modulator special effects. Finally, the signal chain is topped off with a specially voiced gain stage courtesy of a stunning gold-pin NOS germanium transistor. The result is an incredibly versatile octave pedal which can seamlessly transition from modern clean rhythm sounds, to searing vintage lead tones. It features a single Gain control for adjustment of the overall output level, which can be used in conjunction with the controls on the guitar to provide an astounding wealth of tonal variety.
Unlike typical Germanium pedals, this one can be placed anywhere in the signal chain and can even be used after buffers, active pickups, and wireless systems.
Housed in a custom retro inspired enclosure and hand finished in genuine Ice Blue Metallic nitrocellulose lacquer.
Controls
-Gain pot (top middle) adjusts the output level.
-On/off footswitch (bottom middle) with true bypass wiring.
-On/off indicator LED (top right).
Connections
-Mono 1/4" input and output jack sockets (side-mounted).
-Industry standard 2.1mm centre negative power supply socket (top-mounted).
Power requirements
9vDC power supply (no battery option). Current draw > 5mA.
Specification
-Length 112mm (4.41").
-Width 61mm (2.42") / 79mm (3.11").
-Height- 39mm (1.54").
-Weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lbs).