Wren & Cuff Caprid OG (Blue-Violet)
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Wren & Cuff
Caprid OG (Blue-Violet) - Fuzz
Product Info
Article Number:
534828
Brand:
Wren & Cuff
Model:
Caprid OG (Blue-Violet) - Fuzz
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Caprid OG is a remarkably faithful recreation of a sought-after vintage fuzz. It captures the raw, woolly character of the original Ram's Head beautifully, especially suited for players chasing that classic 70s rock and blues vibe. If you’re a purist seeking a specific, iconic fuzz tone, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Wren & Cuff Caprid OG (Blue-Violet) - Fuzz
- Effect Pedal For Electric Guitars
- Fuzz
- True-to-detail replica of the Ram's Head Muff from the 'purple era' of the mid-70s
- Rich
- even sound
- earthy bass
- rich top-end and just the right amount of the characteristic muff mid-scoop
- Original '3003'-style circuit board
- All Carbon Composition 1/2 Watt resistors
- Hand-selected Orange-Dot and Violet-Dot transistors
- Volume
- Tone
- Sustain controls
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Heavy-duty metal housing made of folded steel (full-size)
- True hard-wire bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter are both not included in the delivery
- Current consumption: 5.5 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 172 x 138 x 55 mm
- Weight: 992 g
- Made in USA
*Note* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Carbon composition resistors deliver a remarkably vintage, organic fuzz tone.
- • Hand-selected Orange-Dot and Violet-Dot transistors nail the classic Ram's Head character.
- • The folded steel housing feels incredibly robust and substantial, built to last.
- • Earthy bass response prevents the typical 'muffled' quality of many fuzzes.
CONS
- • The price point places it in a premium-priced category for a fuzz pedal.
- • Limited versatility; excels at Ram's Head tones, less adaptable to modern genres.
- • Requires a 9V battery or external power supply (neither included).
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Ram's Head Muff Fuzz (Purple Era)
Controls
Volume, Tone, Sustain
Bypass Type
True Hard-Wire
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (not included)
Connections
6.3 mm Mono Input/Output Jacks, 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions
Approximately 4.7 in x 2.5 in x 2.2 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It aims to be a very accurate recreation, utilizing similar components to capture the original’s nuances; some subtle differences are inevitable due to component tolerances.
Absolutely; it’s designed to thrive with higher output pickups, delivering a thick, saturated fuzz tone that really cuts through.
It's present, but more controlled and balanced; the tone control allows for some adjustment to bring back some of those mids if desired.
