The Octavia is a fuzz which creates the octave doubling effect (one octave higher) made famous by Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck. The Voodoo Lab Proctavia is an exact replica of Tycobrahe Sound Company’s Octavia, the model used by Stevie Ray Vaughan and considered the most desirable by vintage collectors.
The Proctavia includes the same transistors, germanium diodes and transformer coupled output stage as the original circuit to produce the outrageous distortion and high octave sound heard on classic recordings like “Are You Experienced” and “Wired.”
Features
- Classic fuzz/octave tones
- Faithfull analog replica of Tycobrahe Octavia circuit
- True bypass switching via high-reliability gold-contact relay
- Unique Resonance and Tone controls
- Hand-built in the U.S.A.
Classic Settings
- Basic Octavia – Set the Boost all the way down and the Volume at about 1/2. Use the bridge pickup on your guitar. Back down your guitar volume a little. Play single notes at least halfway up the neck. You will get best results with new strings. Also, try hitting strings with the edge of your pick to emphasize harmonics.
- Super-long Sustain – Turn your guitar volume and the Boost all the way up. Set the Volume to the desired level. Play single notes for solos.
