Chicago Iron Works Octavian Octave Effect (2000)
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Chicago Iron Works Octavian Model Octave Effect (2000), made in Chicago, serial # 6969420, blue enamel finish, aluminum.
The Octavia pedal legend originates in the late 1960s when the very first few Octavia pedals were handbuilt for one Jimi Hendrix by his tech Roger Mayer. The pedal was responsible for some of the most iconic tones produced by one of history's most iconic guitarists; think 'Purple Haze,' think 'Red House.' After Hendrix passed in 1970, Californias's Tycobrahe company began building and selling small quantities of their take on one of Mayer's pedals. Emphasis on *one* of Mayer's pedals; the very small number of Octavias Hendrix used bore differences, and Tycobrahe's circuit was not identical to that of the first Octavia infamously used on 'Purple Haze.' Mysteries aside, Tycobrahe's covetous Octavia is the closest living relative to one of Jimi's favorite pedals and has the sound to back it up.
The original Tycobrahe pedals are few and hard to come by, sometimes inconsistent, and (at this point) not going to be cheap. Luckily, some time over a decade ago the Chicago Iron Works folks decided to make the most faithful inside-and-out recreations of the Octavia and the Parapedal, another of Tycobrahe's bright blue creations. From the exterior to the wooden box to the circuit within, the Octavian is likewise straightforward with just two knobs for volume and boost, beefing up the intensity of the fuzzy octave effect. The input signal is doubled an octave up and distorted; despite a fairly simple circuit, the sound is versatile and able to capture a range of tones from blown out psychedlic fuzz to even ring modulation-esque sounds with the boost rolled off.
Height is 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.), 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) width, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This Octavian is in exceptional shape showing virtually no signs of wear and remaining fully rich, fuzzy, and functional. Both the sky blue paint and the white silkscreened detail appear virtually undisturbed. This pedal comes with its original wooden box, modeled after the Tycobrahe's original wooden box as well. Overall, a like-new faithful recreation of a cult classic. Overall Excellent + Condition.
The Octavia pedal legend originates in the late 1960s when the very first few Octavia pedals were handbuilt for one Jimi Hendrix by his tech Roger Mayer. The pedal was responsible for some of the most iconic tones produced by one of history's most iconic guitarists; think 'Purple Haze,' think 'Red House.' After Hendrix passed in 1970, Californias's Tycobrahe company began building and selling small quantities of their take on one of Mayer's pedals. Emphasis on *one* of Mayer's pedals; the very small number of Octavias Hendrix used bore differences, and Tycobrahe's circuit was not identical to that of the first Octavia infamously used on 'Purple Haze.' Mysteries aside, Tycobrahe's covetous Octavia is the closest living relative to one of Jimi's favorite pedals and has the sound to back it up.
The original Tycobrahe pedals are few and hard to come by, sometimes inconsistent, and (at this point) not going to be cheap. Luckily, some time over a decade ago the Chicago Iron Works folks decided to make the most faithful inside-and-out recreations of the Octavia and the Parapedal, another of Tycobrahe's bright blue creations. From the exterior to the wooden box to the circuit within, the Octavian is likewise straightforward with just two knobs for volume and boost, beefing up the intensity of the fuzzy octave effect. The input signal is doubled an octave up and distorted; despite a fairly simple circuit, the sound is versatile and able to capture a range of tones from blown out psychedlic fuzz to even ring modulation-esque sounds with the boost rolled off.
Height is 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.), 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) width, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This Octavian is in exceptional shape showing virtually no signs of wear and remaining fully rich, fuzzy, and functional. Both the sky blue paint and the white silkscreened detail appear virtually undisturbed. This pedal comes with its original wooden box, modeled after the Tycobrahe's original wooden box as well. Overall, a like-new faithful recreation of a cult classic. Overall Excellent + Condition.