The Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 is a Pigtronix fuzz pedal, currently around $97. Close alternatives include the T-Rex Octavius and the Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel). It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp.
Pigtronix Octava Micro V2
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 is the refined second version of Pigtronix's compact octave-up fuzz pedal, providing enhanced upper octave fuzz character in a micro-sized enclosure with improved circuit refinement.
What stands out
“Psych players who want refined octave-up fuzz in compact format find it a practical option”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is solid”
— from the community notes
“providing enhanced upper octave fuzz character in a micro-sized enclosure with improved circuit refinement”
— from the listing
“Pigtronix's refined compact octave-up fuzz V2, providing improved upper octave fuzz character in a micro enclosure”
— from the community notes
“The Octava Micro V2 delivers refined octave-up fuzz with enhanced circuit quality in Pigtronix's compact micro format”
— from the reviews
- octave
- octave fuzz
- fuzz
- tracking
- micro enclosure
- micro sized enclosure
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 is commonly used in
- Experimental
cited
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. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
18% 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)
Magnatone 280 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
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 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 510 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
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)
Run JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3 after Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Octava Micro V2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Blender
Fender
18% 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 → octave)
Fender Blender layers octave onto an already fuzzy signal
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
18% 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 → octave)
Catalinbread Giygas stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
12% 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 Pigtronix Octava Micro V2's octave voice out front: Pigtronix Echolution goes after Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude
Fairfield Circuitry
12% 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 Fairfield Circuitry Meet Maude after Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Octava Micro V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer in front of Pigtronix Octava Micro V2: pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wampler Fuzztration octaver
Wampler
62% similarityShared character: one octave
Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz
Tru Fi
60% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave
Zvex Octane 3
Zvex
59% similarityShared character: one octave
JHS Pedals JHS Coyote Octave Moonrock
JHS Pedals
58% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Spaceman Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender
Spaceman
56% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Fulltone OF-2 Octafuzz
Fulltone
56% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
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T-Rex Octavius
T Rex
67% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave
Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel)
Spaceman
64% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang
Beetronics
54% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Suhr Rufus, Black Edition
Suhr
54% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Vox Trike Fuzz
Vox
54% similarityShared character: one octave, fuzz
Beetronics Octahive Shop Origami
Beetronics
90% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2?+
The closest matches in character are the T-Rex Octavius, the Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel), the Beetronics Octahive Custom Boomerang. Budget picks: Boss FZ-5 Fuzz, Dunlop JH-3S Jimi Hendrix Signature System Octave. Boutique upgrades: Wampler Fuzztration octaver, Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz, Zvex Octane 3.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, Magnatone 510 — Magnatone 280 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here.
How much does the Pigtronix Octava Micro V2 cost?+
Around $97 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).