JAM Pedals Octaurus NOS Octave Fuzz Pedal *Authorized Dealer*

The Octaurus is back! Back after a quick refresh, the JAM Pedals Octaurus NOS is the successor the the Octaurus LTD, but with a standard metal case and hand assembled circuit board instead of the PTP tuttet board. But it's every bit the Bull of the previous incarnation.

But wait there are two versions, Standard and NOS. How do they differ? The standard version has a thicker tone with fatter mids, and is little more compressed sounding than the NOS version. The NOS version -- probably showing its germanium roots -- is edgier, leaner and a bit more aggressive. Both have equal amounts of overall gain potential, but side-by-side at similar settings the difference in character are apparent. 

With that out of the way, Octave pedals are nothing new, and have been part of the soundscape for decades. The JAM Octaurus blends these influences into remarkably musical pedal usable in a wide variety of musical genres. The Octaurus works so well because at its core it's an extremely good fuzz/distortion pedal. The voicing switches and clipping modes allow plenty of tonal options and even if there were no octave function, it puts out some remarkably tasty crunch from mild to extreme, but never overly harsh, splatty or low-fi. 

The octave function -- analog of course and not adjustable for blend -- does not overwhelm the core note and sits somewhere in the background. However, how you set the scoop and clipping toggles will affect the emphasis of the octave note. Some octave pedals tend to sound like "effects" with an over-emphasized high octave that makes it suitable for single note runs only. The Octaurus handles power chords, double stops (and even full chords) extremely well. While this pedal is great for Hendrix fans, if you are fan of Punk Pop like Paramore and Fallout Boy it's a home run. Turning down the guitar volume and somewhat starving the pedal produces sort of a ring mod effect that adds another dimension to the pedal.

By their very nature, all JAM NOS pedals are limited. Luckily JAM found a few more NOS parts and so the Bull lives on....for now. We highly recommend it. 

In the words of JAM Pedals....

A sonic powerhouse, reborn; the Octaurus NOS.

Built with the same NOS silicon transistors & germanium diodes as the sold-out Octaurus LTD.

Bold, full-bodied octave fuzz tones | Searing leads | Thunderous chords | Unparalleled touch sensitivity.

Handcrafted with the finest components.

Limited availability. 

Key Sonic Traits:

Here are some standout features we strived for, which we hope will resonate with you:

• Clear Apparent Octave: Maintains clarity across all pickup positions.

• Retained Note Body: Keeps your notes full and rich across your guitar’s entire register.

• Volume Roll-Back Magic: Roll back your guitar’s volume for a ring-mod effect without sacrificing double stops or fundamental intervals.

• Power-Chord Definition: Overdrive-like clarity for open power chords while preserving tightness and girth with a scooped voicing.

• Full Range Voicing: Offers a singing fuzz quality that soars in the mix.

• Symmetrical Clipping: For tightness and precise definition.

• Asymmetrical Clipping: Delivers a looser, more dynamic feel.