DOD Chthonic Fuzz

Name: DOD Chthonic Fuzz
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€ 145

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DOD Chthonic fuzz pedaal is a vintage fuzz pedal and creates fat fuzz tones designed to pair with single-coil, P90, gold-foil, and DeArmond style pickups. The Chthonic Fuzz (pronounced: THAH-nik)was designed with brighter guitars and bright, clean amps in mind, but it also works great with PAF-style humbuckers,

Starting with a beloved single-knob ‘70’s fuzz circuit, we experimented with adding a subtle tone control (Lustre), and then a separate gain control (Fuzz). This yielded a simple yet powerful fuzz with an earthy, dark flavor. Straight-up transistor clipping using a pair of 2N2222 transistors allows guitar volume knob clean-up similar to other classic fuzzes, but the Chthonic comes from a different dimension. Think of it as a kind of classic fuzz from an alternate universe.

The Chthonic’s Kraken/Cthulhu graphics are courtesy of the same artist that did the Carcosa Fuzz art. The Chthonic is a psychotic dizygotic dark companion to the Carcosa Fuzz that takes its place in the pantheon of the underworld. This pedal is true bypass and is powered by a standard Boss-style 9 volt power supply or 9 volts battery (both not included).

DOD Chthonic Fuzz demo video

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Category: Fuzz

Description

Effect: Vintage Fuzz
Design: Analog
Mono/Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out
Knobs: Fuzz, Output, Lustre
Switches: –
Bypass Mode: True Bypass
Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative
Power Consumption: NA
Works on batteries: Yes
Format: Standard
Made in: China

Additional information

Weight	0,45 kg
Dimensions	11,9 × 6,7 × 5,7 cm
Category	Stock
Brand	Digitech
Sort	Guitar
Type	EQ
Routing	Mono In / Mono Out

Brand

DOD Electronics

DOD Electronics is an American company known for producing guitar effects pedals and other audio equipment. Founded in 1973 by David Oreste Di Francesco and John Johnson, DOD initially gained attention for its innovative and affordable effects pedals, which became staples for guitarists and musicians across various genres. DOD's line includes overdrive, distortion, delay, chorus, and reverb pedals. Notably, the DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp and the DOD Grunge pedal are some of its most iconic products. Their pedals are known for their simple designs and reliable sound quality. They often feature intuitive controls and are built to withstand heavy use.

Popular in the 1980s-1990s

The company achieved widespread popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly with guitarists in rock, metal, and grunge scenes. In 1990, Harman International acquired DOD, and the brand was integrated into Harman’s audio equipment line. This period also saw the rise of DigiTech, another effects pedal brand under Harman, which eventually eclipsed DOD in market prominence.

Back in business

After a period of dormancy, DOD was revived in the 2010s with reissued versions of their classic pedals, attracting both vintage gear collectors and modern musicians. This brand remains a recognized name among musicians, known for its pioneering role in shaping the sound of modern guitar music.