Caroline Guitar Company Shigeharu IC Fuzz + Octave

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Caroline Guitar Company Shigeharu IC Fuzz + Octave

Caroline Guitar Company

Shigeharu IC Fuzz + Octave

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 565198
Model: Shigeharu IC Fuzz + Octave
Price: $280.50

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This Shigeharu is a seriously cool fuzz – it nails that vintage Big Muff vibe but with a wild, unpredictable octave twist thanks to the 'Havoc' control. It's built like a tank and sounds amazing, but if you're after super-precise tone shaping, you might want something more versatile. Perfect for guitarists chasing raw, saturated fuzz tones with a touch of chaos.

Product Description

  • Caroline Guitar Company Shigeharu IC Fuzz + Octave
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Fuzz and Octaver
  • Classic muff-style fuzz with a punch of classic overdrive
  • True bypass
  • Controls: Level
  • Drive
  • Tone
  • Body Havoc Level
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Havoc
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • negative pole inside (suitable mains adapter: art. #409939# - not included in delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 119 x 43 mm
  • Weight: 450 g
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Exceptional vintage fuzz tone, reminiscent of classic Big Muff circuits
  • • The 'Havoc' control adds a unique, unpredictable octave boost
  • • Handmade quality evident in the robust enclosure and meticulous construction
  • • Versatile enough for a wide range of genres, from stoner rock to blues
CONS
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to multi-effect units
  • • Requires a dedicated power supply – no battery operation
  • • The octave effect can occasionally sound muddy at higher gain settings

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Key Features

Distortion Type Fuzz with Octave Overdrive
Controls Level, Drive, Tone, Body, Havoc Level
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm barrel connector, negative pole inside)
Connections Two 6.3 mm mono jacks (Input/Output)
Dimensions 94 x 119 x 43 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Havoc' is integrated into the fuzz circuit, blending the octave effect seamlessly with the fuzz's character – it's less defined and more textural than a standalone octave.
It leans towards a more full-bodied fuzz, retaining a good amount of low-end; the 'Body' control allows for further shaping of the bass response.
It shines with a clean or slightly overdriven amp – a Fender-style amp or a Vox AC30 would really let its character breathe.

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