HammerTone Fuzz at Thomann - thmn.to/thocf/jr2n2y50d3 HammerTone Fuzz at Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/YgmemP These budget minded pedals are pretty sweet. The fuzz is certainly a favourite of mine.
Octavio. I bought this pedal today on my lunch break without ever trying or hearing it. I just needed an Octave fuzz so i bought what was cheap. This video is being watched by me before even trying it out. Great video, I subscribed
Fuzz pedals are the most unique pedals out there, but also the most complex to work with. because typically most Fuzz pedals don't sound very good on there own, the Big Muff is the one exception, but even then they wouldn't be a good fit for a beginner. however once you figure out how to work with them, you can come up with some really cool tones you can't get with other pedals. Fuzz pedals are interesting, but they all offer different sounds, you have to find the one that works best for you.
Gilmore would use a rat into a rams head. Personally I love Fuzz into phaser and chorus. Add reverb and or delay to make a fuzz more creamy. Using an EQ after the fuzz can help shape the tone. Most fuzz pedals cut mids and you can add them back with an EQ. Also what kind of pickups and what position changes the tone immensely. I have a V7D black russian and the rams head reissue. They're very different fuzzes. I keep the russian at home to use with bass and record. I have the rams head on my board.
I left a comment a couple weeks ago and now here is another one after playing my pedal. I find with this pedal Fuzz only is good with chords but Octave makes the chords just sound mostly like noise, and the opposite goes for individual notes. Playing purple haze as an Octave fuzz sounds great during the leads and solo and shit during the rhythm. So I'm basically back to square 1 which is Fuzz pedal, kick on the Octave mode on my whammy pedal as needed because I ain't bending down to flick that little switch here and there in the middle of a song haha. I'm only half way through this video as I'm writing this comment, i can't remember if you point this out later in the video because i don't remember what every UA-camr says verbatim of every single video i watch all the time. But I tell you this.. I will finish watching this video for a second time, and I will just write Octavia right now because i remember that that is the word and I don't want to write another comment at the end haha
Andy, You get some really good tones out of the Hammertone Fuzz. Would you consider a comparison with competing fuzz pedals like the JHZ fuzz or Maestro FZ? That would be really cool
Just bought this OCTAVIO from Klangfarbe 30 min ago. I play through a Katana MK2 and this should get me that Rival Sons/Black Keys Fuzz we all know and love. Great review and take care. Love from Wien
"Octavio" .... It is a good offering by Fender. Perhaps it would of been better without the octave switch or given a better octave circuit maybe...idk. I contemplated getting a dedicated fuzz pedal at one time or another but ultimately I did not as the music I cover and the originals i do really do not require much if any fuzzy wuzzy.
I thought that the octave sounded a bit starved, like it needed more input to get it going. Would have been interesting to hear it with powerchords through humbuckers too. Thanks for the in-depth review, Andy, better than most I've seen. Octavio!
Had this pedal for two months and it’s just not useable for me. I run a few different tube amps and no matter what amp I use at any setting it’s not loud enough to keep up with my band and it’s way over compressed no matter what. My big muff is just barely over half volume and has plenty of room to push further. Also, doesn’t clean up any better than a big muff (big bummer) and the octave isn’t strong enough. Running power chords was not satisfying it just doesn’t have the sound you want. Got a wampler velvet fuzz and I will never look back.
Do i need another fuzz pedal ? Well, "need" isn't really the right word....😃 I would have liked to have heard a few Sabbathy riffs and chugs but nice demo clip 🙂👍
Too bad I don't have a guitar with decent single coils. I have a Squier mini-Strat, but those pups are wicked noisy. I'd love to hear how that pedal sounds with a set of hot P90s.
To me fuzz always sounds like you’ve just turned up the gain on the amp way too much on accident. I rarely like these tones but maybe someday I will get into the whole Octavio thing. 😉 Maybe I have the wrong amp. I usually use Vox style.
I have a VOX AC4TVH “on the edge of breakup” and it loves fuzz. I also love running my fuzz INTO a Big Muff (Black Russian) and having the trem bar find specific pitches within the harmonic chaos. If you have a Jaguar, roll back the tone knob on the rhythm circuit and give it a try :)
@@TheGuitarGeek VoxAV30 (yes it’s a V and not a C 😆) and I’ve also tried it with a Fender Blues Jr The Vox gets a great edge of break up tone on its own but I still don’t end up turning on my fuzz very much of the time. I have a Rat and TC Rusty Fuzz.
@@kentlaframboise don’t have a Jaguar but I have a strat and tele. I really like the sound of stacked overdrives on the neck pickup. It gets me what I want. But an actual fuzz pedal just seems waaay too much in my bedroom 😂
I was undecided for a while but I ended up buying one online today. I had the Pelt from fender’s 2018 line and I am still kicking myself for selling it. Hoping this pedal will scratch the fuzz itch I still have. Worth a try for $80-
I'm not really a fuzz fan, but I'm looking forward to hearing the other pedals in the range. Thanks for all the quality reviews. Yours sincerely, Octavio
Hehe i subscribed at 666 videos on the channel lol. This is one of a few fuzzes i want. The waza, if 6 was 9, and the 3 series jhs too. Theres more of course. I dont know why i want the jhs. Just gnarly as all hale i guess. Octaaavioooo
Big fuzz fan- I've been waiting for months for even a listen to this box. - meh. "Next!" 🤘💥🤣 ( that being said, I'll probably add one to my collection down the road when CL is loaded with used ones, or when they blow them out the door on Black Friday)
I love all the Hammertone pedals. Except this. But I hate all fuzz pedals. Why do ppl wanna sound like this? Absolutely the worst guitar tone you could ever have.
HammerTone Fuzz at Thomann - thmn.to/thocf/jr2n2y50d3
HammerTone Fuzz at Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/YgmemP
These budget minded pedals are pretty sweet. The fuzz is certainly a favourite of mine.
Huge fuzz fan here, and I very much appreciate you showing this into different amps (including solid sate-super important for electric violinists!)
Also, Octaaaavio 🙂 I think I like the octave!
Octavio.
I bought this pedal today on my lunch break without ever trying or hearing it. I just needed an Octave fuzz so i bought what was cheap. This video is being watched by me before even trying it out.
Great video, I subscribed
As you know I'm not an Octavio for fuzz, but I do like this one. :) it's not too broken, very nice. And the purple as a Hendrix tribute!
I'm deciding on this pedal, thanks for the review! 👍🎸👍
You are welcome! Hope you make some good noise with it
Fuzz pedals are the most unique pedals out there, but also the most complex to work with.
because typically most Fuzz pedals don't sound very good on there own,
the Big Muff is the one exception, but even then they wouldn't be a good fit for a beginner.
however once you figure out how to work with them,
you can come up with some really cool tones you can't get with other pedals.
Fuzz pedals are interesting, but they all offer different sounds, you have to find the one that works best for you.
What sort of pedals do you recommend using with fuzz?
Gilmore would use a rat into a rams head. Personally I love Fuzz into phaser and chorus. Add reverb and or delay to make a fuzz more creamy. Using an EQ after the fuzz can help shape the tone. Most fuzz pedals cut mids and you can add them back with an EQ. Also what kind of pickups and what position changes the tone immensely.
I have a V7D black russian and the rams head reissue. They're very different fuzzes. I keep the russian at home to use with bass and record. I have the rams head on my board.
I left a comment a couple weeks ago and now here is another one after playing my pedal. I find with this pedal Fuzz only is good with chords but Octave makes the chords just sound mostly like noise, and the opposite goes for individual notes. Playing purple haze as an Octave fuzz sounds great during the leads and solo and shit during the rhythm. So I'm basically back to square 1 which is Fuzz pedal, kick on the Octave mode on my whammy pedal as needed because I ain't bending down to flick that little switch here and there in the middle of a song haha.
I'm only half way through this video as I'm writing this comment, i can't remember if you point this out later in the video because i don't remember what every UA-camr says verbatim of every single video i watch all the time. But I tell you this.. I will finish watching this video for a second time, and I will just write Octavia right now because i remember that that is the word and I don't want to write another comment at the end haha
Andy,
You get some really good tones out of the Hammertone Fuzz. Would you consider a comparison with competing fuzz pedals like the JHZ fuzz or Maestro FZ? That would be really cool
Great thorough look into this on, Octavio. Looking forward to the others! 😃👍
I liked it. OCTAVIO.
you spot on described it. You were dead right about the SuperFuzz but darker. 🎉
Just bought this OCTAVIO from Klangfarbe 30 min ago. I play through a Katana MK2 and this should get me that Rival Sons/Black Keys Fuzz we all know and love. Great review and take care. Love from Wien
Hey Alex! Glad to see Klangfarbe getting some
Love! Enjoy that nasty fuzz
Great video, bro! The pedal sounds really good, I am fuzz lover, love that crazy Octave ON tone! Heavy Dunlop Octavio inspired to my ears :)
Cheers! I think there’s fun to be had for the price
@@TheGuitarGeek definitely 😊🌈
"Octavio" .... It is a good offering by Fender. Perhaps it would of been better without the octave switch or given a better octave circuit maybe...idk. I contemplated getting a dedicated fuzz pedal at one time or another but ultimately I did not as the music I cover and the originals i do really do not require much if any fuzzy wuzzy.
All hail Octavio. Quick question, how well does it clean up when rolling back the guitar volume.
Oh yeah, awesome channel 👍
This sounds great but I would recommend that prospective buyers first check out the MXR Poly Blue Octave. It's an absolute monster.
Damn, came here to check cheap pedal and now I have to buy mxr poly blue... 🙄
OCTAVIO! great demo and review, sold!
I thought that the octave sounded a bit starved, like it needed more input to get it going. Would have been interesting to hear it with powerchords through humbuckers too. Thanks for the in-depth review, Andy, better than most I've seen. Octavio!
After playing this pedal for a few hours I didn’t get that impression at all of anything more cut. Playing out of a strat and deluxe reverb
Had this pedal for two months and it’s just not useable for me. I run a few different tube amps and no matter what amp I use at any setting it’s not loud enough to keep up with my band and it’s way over compressed no matter what. My big muff is just barely over half volume and has plenty of room to push further. Also, doesn’t clean up any better than a big muff (big bummer) and the octave isn’t strong enough. Running power chords was not satisfying it just doesn’t have the sound you want. Got a wampler velvet fuzz and I will never look back.
I can't believe it's this affordable. But my biggest concern is what mic are you using for your vocals? It's incredible 😍
Sounds great - looking forward to trying one out myself - Octavio!!
Well, I've just bought one so.... good review!!
Awesome versatility. Im buying one 💪
Octavio!!😂Thanks for the great vid! Super informative and think I will add one of these bad boys to my arsenal.
Love that octave craziness, sounds suitably lunatic. Octaviiooooo
Love the spluttery tone as it reminded me of mudhoney.
HOLY GUACAMOLY! that is an instant buy
Do i need another fuzz pedal ? Well, "need" isn't really the right word....😃
I would have liked to have heard a few Sabbathy riffs and chugs but nice demo clip 🙂👍
Too bad I don't have a guitar with decent single coils. I have a Squier mini-Strat, but those pups are wicked noisy.
I'd love to hear how that pedal sounds with a set of hot P90s.
You need to do a bass demo on these pedals??????
good review octavio
Octavio, great Vid andy
Haha! Spluttery is the perfect way to describe that kind of fuzz sound! 2:10
OCTAAAVIO!
Don’t forget splittery!
Octavio, I loved the sound with the Deluxe Reverb.
It's a lot brighter. Wish I had used that amp more
OctCoffee - breakfast with Andy, chatsters and OctFuzzio
To me fuzz always sounds like you’ve just turned up the gain on the amp way too much on accident. I rarely like these tones but maybe someday I will get into the whole Octavio thing. 😉 Maybe I have the wrong amp. I usually use Vox style.
Which Vox Amp do you use? Fuzz is a wonderfully picky effect.
I have a VOX AC4TVH “on the edge of breakup” and it loves fuzz. I also love running my fuzz INTO a Big Muff (Black Russian) and having the trem bar find specific pitches within the harmonic chaos. If you have a Jaguar, roll back the tone knob on the rhythm circuit and give it a try :)
@@TheGuitarGeek VoxAV30 (yes it’s a V and not a C 😆) and I’ve also tried it with a Fender Blues Jr
The Vox gets a great edge of break up tone on its own but I still don’t end up turning on my fuzz very much of the time. I have a Rat and TC Rusty Fuzz.
@@kentlaframboise don’t have a Jaguar but I have a strat and tele. I really like the sound of stacked overdrives on the neck pickup. It gets me what I want. But an actual fuzz pedal just seems waaay too much in my bedroom 😂
Fuzz are very amp picky. I didn’t like my big muff out of my ac30 but loved it out of my deluxe reverb.
Octavio!!!! Decent fuzz especially considering the price point
Agreed Ken!
I've always wondered if this is a Fender blender minus the blend knob and with a octave switch
Overall cool, totally a vibe inspiring object
Yeah, it’s got creative potentisl
this thing rules
That was a right on black keys tone in the intro
Octaviooooo my goodness I wonder how much e try cost it’s these pedals has been added by the enclosure.
Octavio was here but I missed Drill Collins!!!!!!! :P
He is asleep... ssshsssh
🤣
Hammer toevia? I’m excited about the reverb
you should be!
@@TheGuitarGeek I will be, I will be
Undecided. Good price though. Octavio
thanks! I think it rocks
I was undecided for a while but I ended up buying one online today. I had the Pelt from fender’s 2018 line and I am still kicking myself for selling it. Hoping this pedal will scratch the fuzz itch I still have. Worth a try for $80-
I am definitely considering this pedal now, um......octavo, I guess (shrugs)
yup, Octavio
Octavio?
I'm not really a fuzz fan, but I'm looking forward to hearing the other pedals in the range.
Thanks for all the quality reviews.
Yours sincerely, Octavio
Thanks, I think you may like at least one
Turn that tone control down and use the neck pickup at 5:35. Tone at 10 and bridge pickup on the Strat is just plain terrible.
I liked it 🙂🤘
Did you just play "touch me I'm sick"???😲
Hells yes I did!
Sweet young thing 😃🤘
Octaaavio.
Hehe i subscribed at 666 videos on the channel lol. This is one of a few fuzzes i want. The waza, if 6 was 9, and the 3 series jhs too. Theres more of course. I dont know why i want the jhs. Just gnarly as all hale i guess. Octaaavioooo
At 2:00min that wath i was looking for
Octavio
Big fuzz fan- I've been waiting for months for even a listen to this box.
- meh. "Next!" 🤘💥🤣
( that being said, I'll probably add one to my collection down the road when CL is loaded with used ones, or when they blow them out the door on Black Friday)
I love all the Hammertone pedals. Except this. But I hate all fuzz pedals. Why do ppl wanna sound like this? Absolutely the worst guitar tone you could ever have.
Just about every single one of the coolest times in rock history includes some sort of fuzz. Maybe you're just bad at playing guitar.
@@rmaxtpmxyep. You’re one of those losers
@@rmaxtpmx talk about a Fukn exaggeration. You’re delusional
Octavio....
Yes!!
Got real excited when you started playing plug in baby but I got sad when you played it wrong 2/10
I got real excited when. I started reading your comment but I got sad when you didn't realise it was an homage
@@TheGuitarGeek I only said that cuz I want one of these for the sole reason of playing plug in baby 🤣