Product: J. Philpott Effects Tych Octave 2
Price Paid: US $150
Submitted
04/02/2003
at
12:41pm
by
zach oliver
Ease of Use
:
5
First of all, I want to say I love this pedal. There is a manual; it is helpful, but it only scratches the surface. I've had it over a year now and I still feel like a baby in its presence. This pedal was one of my first adventures in the boutique pedal world. When I got it, I can't say I GOT it. It has so many variables for such a simple tweaked sound. I give it a 5, but I think that's a good thing.
Sound Quality
:
10
Lately, I've been using this with a Tele, fed through the Octave, a Chandler Tube Driver (my very first overdrive), a wah, and then into one of a couple different EL84 tube combos, one class AB, one class A. Alone this Octave is intense. It gives a fuzzy super boost that nails Jimi's solo on Purple Haze. I don't play covers, but I certainly got a hint for its application from Jimi. Personally, I tend to tame it with the Tube Driver that comes right after it. It smooths things off a little and helps tame the fuzz while encouraging the upper harmonics.
Reliability
:
10
I haven't had any problems. I haven't even had to change the battery that it came with yet. I've had it over a year.
Customer Support
:
10
J. Philpott is very easy to work with. Because I live in Hawaii, I was worried that there would be issues with shipping. He made it very easy to deal with him.
Overall Rating
:
10
As with anything, this effect can really help you stand out in a mix with a sound that nothing else comes near. It nails Jimi if that's your bag. Of course, some music that I play this just doesn't fit with such as Jazz. So what? We learn more than one style as an expression of our love for all music. This pedal is like a special rare word that can sound ridiculous in the wrong conversation with the wrong crowd or the perfect word that brings the final touches to a conversation among those that understand. Maybe it's elitist. Maybe I'm a freak.
Product: J. Philpott Effects Tych Octave 2
Price Paid: US $155
Submitted
10/22/2001
at
12:00am
by
Lawrence D.
Ease of Use
:
10
There is only one classic sound that I'm looking for & I found it in 5 min.
Sound Quality
:
10
BF Fender Pro Reverb With Strats. Effect is great!!! No volume loss whaen you stomp this baby!!!!!!Kenny Wayne "blue on black" all the way baby!!!!!
Reliability
:
9
I opened it up to put in the battery & couldn't believe how solid this thing is!!!!!The only thing I was curious about was the plastic jacks, but I'm not worried.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Bought the pedal through Analog Man so I've never dealt with Mr. Philpott
Overall Rating
:
10
Newer blues rock type stuff is what I play. This pedal goes great with & has it's place definatly!!!!!!
