Chicago Iron Works Octavian

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Unleash the raw power of vintage fuzz with the Chicago Iron Octavian, a pedal that resurrects the legendary tones of the 60s and 70s. This isn’t just a tribute to the iconic Octavia pedal; it's a reincarnation with a modern twist. With its meticulous design, the Octavian offers precise control over your sound, allowing you to toggle between the classic growl of the 60s and the more refined edge of the 70s. Whether you're looking to channel the spirit of Jimi Hendrix or forge your own path, this pedal provides the versatility and character needed to stand out. With individual footswitches for octave and overdrive effects, plus the added nuance of a Boost control, your quest for the perfect fuzz ends here.

Key Features:

Based on the iconic Octavia pedal circuit
Switchable 60s and 70s tones for versatile sound shaping
Volume and Boost controls for precise sound customization
Individual footswitches for engaging octave and overdrive effects

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HENDRIX OCTAVIO VS CHICAGO IRON OCTAVIAN

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Chicago Iron Octavian/Analogman Silicon Sunface Demo

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Octavia Shootout! Chicago Iron Octavian vs. Fulltone Octafuzz

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PROS

Survives rigorous touring, proving its durability
Versatile with silicon stability; offers multiple fuzz tones
Unique transformer addition enhances sound quality
Octave tone cuts through without compromising sustain
60/70s switch offers musical and interesting modes
Outperforms other high-end fuzz pedals consistently
Four sounds in one pedal, including fuzz and octave effects
Dual-mode LED (red for fuzz, green for octave) for easy operation
Maintains classic tone with modern enhancements
Touch-sensitive, hand-matched octave circuits

CONS

Significantly overpriced compared to market alternatives
Some may prefer more modern circuitry over vintage-inspired design

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The Chicago Iron Octavian is praised for not having the "dry sounding" issue found in some other Octavia-style pedals.
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The Fulltone Octafuzz is noted for being a great Octavia clone but has unusual power requirements, which might be a consideration for some users.
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Compared to the Sun Face CV7005, the Octavian Plus is less smooth and more aggressive, ideal for those seeking a raw, high-gain sound.
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The Octavian Plus is praised for its "super hairy" fuzz with a dying battery/pumping effect, offering lots of gain and low-end while remaining dead quiet.
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Works exceptionally well with the guitar volume maxed, while users tend to rarely use the octave feature in their setups.
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carter_wilkinson2

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over 10 years ago

cool vintage hendrix tones

ey, the old circuits were great fun. But it's time to move on. We need more from our gear now more than ever. Chicago Iron is proud to offer the new Octavian PLUS™ octave pedal.

You get four great sounds in one pedal and two foot switches to use either effect on the fly. Imagine crankin' a solo in an awesome vintage fuzz and kicking in the Tycobrahe™ octave without the hassle of unity gain between the two devices.

At Chicago Iron we take pride in our sound. What we have done to bring back a great vintage pedal with the Chicago Iron Tycobrahe Octavia and Octavian, has been enhanced and updated.

We added a switch to allow the pedal to be used as a fuzz as well as a standard Tycobrahe™ Octavia octave pedal.

We decided to use a dual mode LED, red for fuzz and green for octave.

We added the 60's 70's phase drive switch that provides the two most famous octave sounds from both the 60's and 70's.

Same great tone and touch sensitivity as all of our famous Tycobrahe™ style hand matched hand made octave circuits. Just enhanced.