The Catalinbread Octapussy is a Catalinbread fuzz pedal, currently around $159.99. Close alternatives include the Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz and the Black Cat Pedals Super Fuzz. It pairs well with the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) and the EVH 010.
Catalinbread Octapussy
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread Octapussy is an octave fuzz pedal from Portland, Oregon, producing the classic analog octave-up fuzz sound associated with vintage upper-octave fuzz devices. Generates a single note octave-up frequency alongside the fundamental fuzz signal, producing the distinctive synth-like, high-harmonic octave shimmer associated with Jimi Hendrix's Octavia use and vintage upper-octave fuzz tone. Most effective on single notes in the upper register of the guitar. Made in Portland by Catalinbread.
- octave
- shimmer
- synth
- tracking
- octavia
- analog
- harmonic
- harmonics
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Octapussy is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Rock
- Swing
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Octapussy
Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones
24% matchFeed a saturated signal into Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) and it comes out closer to tight
EVH 010
Evh
tonal matchStack EVH 010 on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB108 takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Hiwatt HB210HN
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt HB210HN takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Hiwatt HB410HN
Hiwatt
tonal matchStack Hiwatt HB410HN on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet
Laney
tonal matchStack Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet and it comes out closer to tight
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Octapussy
Shin's Music Dumbloid
Shins Music
20% matchStack Shin's Music Dumbloid on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
18% matchStack Airis Effects SPEC-Defier on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
17% matchWhat Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo
Anarchy Audio
9% matchRun Flutterby's optical tremolo pulse after Octapussy's shimmering octave fuzz settles, so the modulation moves a defined tone.
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
7% matchTC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Catalinbread Octapussy in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Catalinbread Octapussy's own octave character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mooer A7 Ambience
Mooer
7% matchRun Mooer A7 Ambience after Catalinbread Octapussy in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Octapussy's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchFeed a saturated signal into Wampler Cory Wong and it comes out closer to clean boost
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchStack EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things on top and a saturated tone tightens toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Fulltone OF-1 Octafuzz
pedal
68% similarityShared character: each_note, mono_synth, one_octave
Dunlop Billy Gibbons Siete Santos Octavio Fuzz
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, each_note, one_octave
JAM Pedals Octaurus
Jam Pedals
67% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, mono_synth, one_octave
Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer
Beetronics
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Keeley Octa Psi
Keeley
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Keeley Pedal d'octave/fuzz avec choix d'harmonie
Keeley
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz
Tru Fi
74% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, each_note, tight_tracking
Black Cat Pedals Super Fuzz
Black Cat Pedals
71% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, tight_tracking, one_octave
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: each_note, mono_synth, tight_tracking
EarthQuaker Devices Eqd-Bit
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: each_note, mono_synth, tight_tracking
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
68% similarityShared character: mono_synth, one_octave, vintage_charm
JHS Pedals JHS Coyote
JHS Pedals
67% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, one_octave, circuit
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Octapussy?+
The closest matches in character are the Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz, the Black Cat Pedals Super Fuzz, the EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander. Budget picks: Boss FZ-5 Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Fulltone OF-1 Octafuzz, Dunlop Billy Gibbons Siete Santos Octavio Fuzz, JAM Pedals Octaurus.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Octapussy?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black), EVH 010, Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head — Feed a saturated signal into Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) and it comes out closer to tight.
How much does the Catalinbread Octapussy cost?+
Around $159.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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