An exact circuit recreation of the legendary Tycobrahe Octavia — the octave-up fuzz that started life in the mid-1970s when a damaged, unmarked pedal reportedly once belonging to Jimi Hendrix was brought into the Tycobrahe Sound Company for repair, and ended up sounding good enough to put into production.
Key Features
- Exact circuit recreation of the legendary Tycobrahe Octavia
- Can run as straight fuzz or octave-up fuzz depending on settings
- Capable of screaming octave leads and thick fuzz textures
- 14-gauge steel enclosure with blue gloss powder coat finish
A Real Piece of Fuzz History
That history, combined with its later use by Stevie Ray Vaughan among others, made the original Octavia one of the most sought-after and expensive octave-up pedals ever made. The Octafuzz OF2 recreates that circuit exactly, capable of both screaming octave-up leads and thick straight fuzz depending on how you set it.
Power
Requires a 9V battery or an isolated centre-positive DC supply — the opposite polarity from most pedals. A standard centre-negative supply is not compatible.
Who Is This For
Worth a look if you want a genuine, exact recreation of one of fuzz history’s most legendary and expensive pedals — particularly for octave-up leads in the classic Hendrix/SRV vein.
Watch It In Action
What does the Fulltone Octafuzz OF2 do?
It’s an exact circuit recreation of the legendary Tycobrahe Octavia, capable of straight fuzz or screaming octave-up fuzz depending on your settings.
What power supply does the Octafuzz OF2 need?
A 9V battery, or an isolated centre-positive DC supply — the opposite polarity from most pedals. A standard centre-negative supply is not compatible.
Is the Octafuzz OF2 true bypass or buffered?
We’re confirming this detail and will update this answer shortly.
What is the history behind this pedal?
It recreates the Tycobrahe Octavia, which originated in the mid-1970s when a damaged pedal reportedly once belonging to Jimi Hendrix was brought to the Tycobrahe Sound Company for repair, and later became known through Stevie Ray Vaughan’s use of it.
Can I use a standard power supply?
No. This pedal requires centre-positive polarity, which is the reverse of a standard centre-negative supply. Using the wrong polarity is not compatible with this pedal.
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