Key Features of the Fulltone Ultimate Octave Pedal
- Thick, expressive fuzz with switchable octave-up for sharp leads and psychedelic textures
- ?Fat/Bright? switch to instantly reshape the EQ curve and gain structure
- Compact format with top-mounted jack inputs, ideal for modern pedalboards
- True bypass, dual footswitches for Fuzz and Octave, handcrafted in the USA
A Reinvented Fulltone Classic
Having become iconic from its first iteration, the Ultimate Octave returns with a refined design and premium components. It follows in the footsteps of the great octave-fuzz pedals of the 70s, inspired by legendary circuits like the Octavia and Foxx Tone Machine, while offering modern stability and ergonomics. This is Fulltone?s vision of a vintage standard made reliable and stage-ready.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
Perfect for intermediate to professional players, it covers blues-rock, classic rock, garage, stoner, psych, indie, and shoegaze. Whether in the studio or live, its compact size and top jacks optimize space, while the octave-up adds spectacular depth to solos and unison riffs. It pairs especially well with the neck pickup and responds sensitively to the guitar?s volume knob.
Stage-Ready Controls and Features
Three intuitive knobs control the core sound: Volume, Fuzz, and Tone to shape balance and attack. The mini ?Fat/Bright? switch reshapes the EQ: Fat mode adds warmth and mids, Bright mode scoops effectively with emphasized bass and treble. Two independent footswitches allow instant activation of fuzz and octave. Top-mounted jack inputs optimize wiring; true bypass ensures signal integrity throughout your effects chain.
Sound Character
Big, rich, and full of harmonics, the Ultimate Octave ranges from creamy sustain to a biting ?velcro? texture when the octave is engaged. The high end remains focused and cutting to cut through the mix, while the low end stays full-bodied without muddiness. Highly responsive to pick attack and guitar volume, it cleans up smoothly for vintage-style, edgy fuzz textures. The octave-up shines for Hendrix-style phrasing or modern bursts à la Jack White, especially near the 12th fret with the neck pickup.
Technical Specifications
Format and Construction
- Custom compact enclosure
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Premium standard-size components
- 6.35 mm jack inputs on top
Controls and Switches
- Knobs: Volume, Fuzz, Tone
- Mini ?Fat/Bright? switch
- Fuzz On/Off footswitch and Octave On/Off footswitch
- True bypass
Connectivity
- 6.35 mm jack input and output on top
Included Accessories
- Box and documentation
- Power supply not included
Power Consumption
- 9 V DC power supply, center negative
- Approx. 10 mA consumption