The Beetronics Octahive Dual FS is a Beetronics fuzz pedal, currently around $280. Close alternatives include the Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang and the Beetronics Octahive Shop Origami. It pairs well with the Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head and the Fender Twin Reverb Head.
Beetronics Octahive Dual FS
Beetronics · pedal
The Beetronics OctaHive is a fuzz with an added octave above the played note, continuing the lineage that began with the Octavia Roger Mayer built for Jimi Hendrix. This Dual FS version replaces the octave toggle switch found on the standard model with a second footswitch, so the octave can be brought in and out mid-performance rather than being set before playing — a change Beetronics made only for the custom editions. The octave effect blooms most strongly on the neck pickup high up the fretboard, thinning out lower down, which is characteristic of the circuit. It suits psychedelic, blues and experimental players who want octave fuzz they can switch live.
What stands out
“The octave effect blooms most strongly on the neck pickup high up the fretboard, thinning out lower down, which is characteristic of the circuit”
— from the listing
“Lush, harmonically dense fuzz with a striking high octave voice that sings on sustained bends and upper fret leads”
— from the reviews
“This Dual FS version replaces the octave toggle switch found on the standard model with a second footswitch, so the octave can be brought in and out mid-performance — a change Beetronics made only for th…”
— from the listing
“It suits psychedelic, blues and experimental players who want octave fuzz they can switch live”
— from the listing
“used for psychedelic and blues lead work”
— from the community notes
- octave
- fuzz
- octave fuzz
- psychedelic
- lead
- high gain
- bloom
- lush
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Experimental
- Rock
- Psychedelic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS
Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head
Magnatone
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Twin Reverb Head
amplifier
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Fender Twin Reverb Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 510 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS
Keeley Dyno My Roto
Keeley
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keeley Dyno My Roto's lush voice goes after Beetronics Octahive Dual FS in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Beetronics Octahive Dual FS's own octave character
Comes later in the signal chain
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
18% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Z.Vex Super Hard On stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Greer Southland
Greer
17% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Run fuzzy into Greer Southland for more clean boost on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Hungry Robot The Borderland after Beetronics Octahive Dual FS in the signal chain, clear of Beetronics Octahive Dual FS's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
J. Rockett Clockwork Echo
J Rockett
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
J. Rockett Clockwork Echo's modulated voice goes after Beetronics Octahive Dual FS in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Beetronics Octahive Dual FS's own octave character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Bassist
Keeley
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Keeley Bassist's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz
Tru Fi
59% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz
Fulltone
58% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Pigtronix Octava Micro
Pigtronix
56% similarityShared character: one octave, bright, lead
Pigtronix Octava Micro V2
Pigtronix
54% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Wampler Fuzztration octaver
Wampler
54% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Tru-Fi Super Fuzz PBF Compact Version
Tru Fi
54% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz, lead
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang
Beetronics
77% similarityShared character: voicing, one octave, circuit
Beetronics Octahive Shop Origami
Beetronics
75% similarityShared character: voicing, one octave, circuit
Beetronics OC-BS
Beetronics
58% similarityShared character: one octave, bright, lead
Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel)
Spaceman
55% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
T-Rex Octavius
T Rex
55% similarityShared character: one octave, lead
Keeley Pedal d'octave/fuzz avec choix d'harmonie
Keeley
51% similarityShared character: one octave
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS?+
The closest matches in character are the Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang, the Beetronics Octahive Shop Origami, the Beetronics OC-BS. Budget picks: Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz, Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz, Pigtronix Octava Micro. Boutique upgrades: Fulltone OF-1 Octafuzz, Spaceman Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender, Zvex Octane 3.
What pairs well with the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head, Fender Twin Reverb Head, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Put Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the Beetronics Octahive Dual FS cost?+
Around $280 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).