Beetronics Octahive Octave Fuzz Standard Series Effects Pedal
Based on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia, this is the Beetronics OctaHive, a high-gain fuzz pedal with a high octave pitch added in, should you want it in there (the octave is footswitchable). This is the Standard Series version of the OctaHive, with an aged blue finish. These pedals are hand-aged, so every piece is slightly different from the last.
The best way to achieve a well pronounced octave sound is by lowering the Pre gain and the tone control on your instrument. The balance between the Pre and Honey is the key to achieve a variety of sounds.
On the octave mode, things can get really nasty, splashy and gated. It’s great for high gain leads, especially when played above the 12th fret. With a little less HONEY you can get that “purple haze” tone. At low gain settings it can produce “ring modulator” overtones, great for textures.
With the octave off it’s a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone, making it more versatile and “chord friendly”.
