Dunlop Introduces The Authentic Analog Jimi Hendrix Octavio

Jan 15, 2007

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Hendrix's original octave divider doesn't look like much. But this is the magic box that produced the unforgettable fuzzed-out octave tones heard on Hendrix anthems such as "Purple Haze" and "Fire."

The team of Dunlop engineers made a pilgrimage to Seattle to dissect and document Jimi's original Octavio — the holy grail of octave tone. The original artifact is enshrined at the Experience Music Project, Seattle's hallowed rock and roll museum; a chipped, off-white pedal with barely visible hand stenciled lettering. They measured and scoped with loving care.

The result? The new Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Octavio is an exact clone of the amazing "octave up" pedal that Jimi used to make rock history. It's all here: every knob and jack, a DPDT on/off switch, and the exact same circuit layout faithfully copied from the original "breadboard," front-panel controls which let you dial in just the right amount of fuzz and adjust overall level.

Available April 2007.

For more information, visit their web site at www.jimdunlop.com.