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Description

Dive into a realm of sonic exploration with the Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal. This pedal is a must-have for guitarists seeking to push the boundaries of their sound. Combining a fuzz effect with an octave up, it delivers a rich, textured tone that can transform a standard riff into an electrifying experience. Known for its unique octave-up circuitry, this pedal adds a distinct harmonic layer that enhances your playing, whether you're jamming on solos or enriching rhythm sections.

The Experience Octave Swell Fuzz is designed for musicians who appreciate both vintage and modern tones. It provides a versatile sound palette, from warm, classic fuzz to aggressive, biting distortion. The pedal's intuitive layout allows musicians to easily control the fuzz intensity, volume, and octave blend, making it adaptable to a variety of musical styles and settings.

With its durable construction and reliable performance, this effects pedal is perfect for both studio sessions and live gigs. Its true bypass design ensures that your guitar's signal remains pure and undistorted when the pedal is not engaged, preserving the integrity of your sound.

Key Features:

  • Unique octave-up circuitry for enhanced harmonic content
  • Versatile fuzz tones, from classic to aggressive
  • Intuitive controls for fuzz intensity, volume, and octave blend
  • True bypass design for pure signal integrity
  • Durable construction suitable for studio or stage use

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog
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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal.

Features and functionality

  • The swell function on the pedal was unique when first released and highly praised for its seamless integration with the fuzz effect.

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  • The pedal's design includes a vintage-style swirl paint finish, lacks LED indicators, and operates on battery power only.

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  • The swell function acts like controlled amp feedback and can override volume for a solo boost when activated.

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Use cases and applications

  • The pedal is prominently featured on Mark Lanegan's "Here Comes That Weird Chill" EP and Helmet’s "Aftertaste," particularly noted for the solo in "Driving Nowhere."

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  • Inspired by Doyle Bramhall II's setup, musicians seeking his tone might find this pedal particularly appealing.

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Comparisons

  • The fuzz sound is distinct from the Foxx Tone Machine, offering a unique tonal character favored by musicians like Alain Johannes.

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  • The Experience Fuzz is described as "vintage-crazy," offering a different octafuzz experience compared to the Zvex Fuzz Factory, which provides more unpredictable sounds.

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Build quality

  • There have been concerns about the original build quality, with some questioning the craftsmanship of the components.

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  • Knob placement on the side is less cumbersome due to the pedal's tall design, allowing easy finger access.

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Value and pricing

  • The original pedals are highly sought after, with used prices often reaching $450, while reissues, not built by the original creator, are priced around $400.

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  • Pedals are often listed on Reverb for $475 and sell quickly due to scarcity, similar to the King of Tone's demand.

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User experience

  • Owners often reminisce about the unique sound when combining all three effects, noting that no other pedal offers a comparable experience.

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  • Owners appreciate the pedal's responsiveness to volume roll-off, enhancing its dynamic use during performances.

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  • Owners have successfully repaired non-working pedals, indicating potential for restoration even in older models.

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Other

  • The enclosure of the pedal is noted for its unusual, robust design, humorously likened to a car battery or a power source for a Space-X shuttle.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Using a power supply with sag voltage or a partially drained battery offers a wide tonal range and unique oscilation effects.

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See how Kevin Parker uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Kevin Parker

Singer, Guitarist

Tame Impala

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Verified via Photo

An experience fuzz pedal can be seen in this photo of kevin's pedalboard

See how Trent Reznor uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Trent Reznor

Keyboardist, Singer

Nine Inch Nails

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Trent Reznor uses the Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal, as indicated in the Fragility Tour program, which lists the equipment used to record "The Fragile." This information is sourced from the Nine Inch Nails Wiki.

See how Eric Johnson uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Eric Johnson

Singer, Guitarist

The G3 Jam

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Verified via Premierguitar

In addition to a few custom switchers, the board houses a vintage Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, a Boss DD-3 Digital Delay, a late ’60s Vox wah, a BK Butler Tube Driver, an early ’70s Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, a TC Electronic Stereo Chorus, a ToadWorks Barracuda Analog Flanger, a Prescription Electronics Experience octave fuzz, and a Maestro Echoplex EP-3

See how Jake E. Lee uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Jake E. Lee

Guitarist

Ozzy Osbourne

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Used on "Atomic Holiday", as specified in this July 20, 2012 breakdown of a A Fine Pink Mist gear list printed in the October 1996 issue of Young Guitar. It also appears in Lee's March 17, 2019 Premier Guitar Rig Rundown.

Jake E. Lee's modest pedalboard runs entirely on various flavors of 9V batteries. He starts with Mogami cables running from his guitar to a Prescription Electronics Experience pedal before hitting a mysterious silver fuzz pedal. (Lee claims it was once owned by Paul Gilbert.) After those, Lee's signal hits a Boss TU-3 tuner, a Magik Box Jake E. Lee Body Blow, an MXR Stereo Chorus, an Analog Man Bi-Chorus, and MXR Carbon Copy, and finally a Vox wah (not pictured).

See how Stuart Braithwaite uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Stuart Braithwaite

Singer, Guitarist

Mogwai

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Verified via Memoire Online

Shown in visualization of his Mogwai rig, year unknown

See how Doyle Bramhall II uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Doyle Bramhall II

Guitarist, Music Producer

Bryan Adams & Roger Waters

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Verified via Photo

He uses it from the Experience Tour.

See how Billy Howerdel uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Billy Howerdel

Guitarist, Bassist

A Perfect Circle

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Verified via guitarworld

Mentioned as a part of the rig used to record his debut solo album, "What Normal Was", according to November 2022 Guitar World interview.

I don’t even know if they still make those Experience pedals, but they’re hand-painted in different colors and sound great. I enjoy using the Fractal octaver too, rolling the volume down with the tone completely off to get this ghostly thing that, again, doesn’t sound like guitar, but maybe that’s why I like it!”

See how Doug Martsch uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Doug Martsch

Guitarist

Built to Spill

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According to a forum post on Guitar.com, an audience member reported that Doug Martsch of Built to Spill used the Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal during a performance.

See how Reeves Gabrels uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Reeves Gabrels

Guitarist

The Cure

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Verified via Guitarmoderne

"That guitar didn’t produce any analog sound (the humbucker was just to drive the sustainer) except for the transducer pickup, which I ran into an Prescription Electronics Experience Fuzz, into a DI, straight to the house board. That was a great sound if you wanted to go full on industrial."

See how Alain Johannes uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Alain Johannes

Singer, Guitarist

Queens of the Stone Age

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Verified via Photo

In the left top corner you can see the Experience Fuzz pedal identifying the knobs.

See how Christian Bland uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Christian Bland

Guitarist

The Black Angels

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "Black Angels & Pedals" by taylor witt, Christian Bland is seen pointing to a Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal at the 4:50 mark. The pedal is noted for its bright color, although Bland references a darker version.

See how Robert Quine uses Prescription Electronics Experience Octave Swell Fuzz Effects Pedal

Robert Quine

Guitarist

Richard Hell & The Voidoids

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Verified via Vintage Guitar® magazine

Effects are a Boss TU-2 tuner, Prescription Electronics’ Yardbox and Experience pedals, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, and some variety of a Tube Screamer. At the moment my favorites are the Maxon OD 808 and Voodoo Lab’s Sparkle Drive. There are a few other things I use quite often, like a Voodoo Labs Analog Chorus and Pedal Power, Prescription Electronics Germ, and either a Carl Martin compressor/limiter or Boss CS-3 compressor/sustainer.

Album Usage

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