A collection of guitar gear is incomplete without the Fulltone Ultimate Octave guitar effect pedal, a compact unit that offers professional quality octave and fuzz controls. This pedal's combination of great octafuzz effects with precision control of volume and tone has made it a favorite of legendary guitarists such as Joe Satriani, Joe Perry, and Neal Schon. Fulltone is legendary in the industry for producing top-shelf guitar effects that offer both performance and durability, and the Ultimate Octave carries on the brand's reputation for integrity. Your search for realistic sounding fuzz and harmonics can end with this device. With a simple tap of the Octave Up foot switch, you can take your blistering solos to a higher octave. This function will add color and depth to your playing. A hallmark of Fulltone pedals is their simplicity of operation. This piece of gear is user-friendly and can be operated by a beginner within minutes of unpacking. All you need to use it is your instrument and favorite amp. A variety of amps will respond well to this device. Its simplicity, however, is in no way indicative of its functionality. Those who have experience with effects pedals will also love this unit because it offers plenty of room for customizing sounds once the controls of the device are mastered. The posts and switches are also durable and able to withstand heavy use. The Fulltone Ultimate Octave expands the versatility of standard guitar pedals with the inclusion of a Fat/Bright switch. The Fat setting will provide heavy, thick bass and mids that beef up your power chords. When you switch to the Bright setting there is an exaggeration of the high end while the bass notes assume a sharper, driving punch. The LED lighting on the unit makes it easy to see your current setting and basic knob controls make quick adjustments a breeze. Fulltone brings professional sound quality and easy setup to your next live gig or practice session thanks to this one portable pedal. You can also attach the unit to your existing pedalboard or chain it together with wah, reverb, or other pedals.With the Ultimate Octave pedal at your disposal, it's possible to get those good vintage sounds that fans of the 60's era love. From the wicked fuzz employed by George Harrison on many Beatles recordings to the wailing tones that defined Jimi Hendrix, this powerful little machine processes sound in an authentic manner. including crazy oscillation and insane textures. Fans of the old electro-harmonix pedal style will instantly recognize a similar perfection of tone in this unit. Fulltone has been faithful to that iconic 70's style of distortion and fuzz with the development of this pedal.Being able to control the tone and volume of your instrument independently of the fuzz and distortion effects is a big plus when it comes to the Ultimate Octave. In many cases, creating the perfect audio experience from guitars and their accessories is heavily dependent on proper overdrive and volume. This unit gives you the ability to make precision music customizations to both volume and tone via its convenient posts without affecting the settings of the other effects.