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As a long time guitarist having grown up hearing Jimi Hendrix get these types of sounds as ell as more modern players like Joe Satriani I have thought about having one of these for a while after trying a few other octave pedals that just didn't get the sound I wanted. Since I learned JS uses this one on his board I looked til I found one priced well and also close to me in AZ and now that I have it I really like having that sound option. It is used only occasionally in the music I play, but well worth it and fun to kick in an the right moment. If you know the Band of Gypsies live concert by Hendrix before he died, this was prominent on the end of "Who Knows" ...a very cool pioneering sound no one had back then! (wah, octave+OD)
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I found this pedal used for a good price. Mine was in excellent conditions. It's rugged and well built, very reliable as you can expect for an USA made pedal. I read before it has some kind of "dark" sound compared with other "vibes". It's indeed a little bit dark, but not in a bad way. Actually, it mixes very well with my distorted sound. Not tonesucking or volume drops at all. I use it before drives at the beginning of the signal chain. The only "negative" aspect I found, is that it's not a very versatile effect. It's a great vibe (not a classic one but some kind of modern/more rock oriented vibe). You'll have to take your time to explore and learn how to get the full potential of it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent Pedal. I played it with my G&L Strat. It produces a very smooth and creamy tone and plays nice with my other pedals. I was able to get really nice effects all over the neck, not just between the 8th and 12th fret. I have another octave pedal called a Jade Sting, which is an excellent octave effect pedal but it does not have a fuzz. The Jade Sting circuit is based on the Dan Armstrong Green Ringer. The Proctavia is a little more versatile with the germanium fuzz. The Proctavia has replaced the Jade Sting on my pedal board.
I love this pedal ! It helps me to get some of those Ernie Isley sounds that I have heard in the past.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The pedal works well. It has a unique sound not many folks are using. It's a sturdy tool. Makes the guitar have a different sound which is why you buy it. Could have more gain but with another OD in front it really sings.