Violet DuckBill Octave Fuzz

This here is the result of someone having the great idea of sticking a Green Ringer octave-up circuit after a Llamatron fuzz.

To be honest we weren't sure how this one would pan out, but it's a lot of fun. Not exactly an 'always-on' box, but great for adding an extra element to leads and skanky riffing, or just plain experimentation.

Great range of tones from mild overdrive to full-on fat fuzz, all with that upper octave.

The original uses germanium diodes, but you can stick with silicon if you want to save a couple of quid.

The kit is supplied with vertical-mount pots which have round shafts, so you'll need set-screw fitting knobs.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components, pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is available as an option with full kits, and can take a battery if desired with footswitch positioned 22mm higher, closer to the controls. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosures. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Purple Platypus

Difficulty: Easy

PCB size: 50 x 31mm

Knobs required: 2

Enclosure: 1590B

Direct Connect compatible (4 way)

Download INSTRUCTION PDF