The DigiTech Chthonic Fuzz Effect Pedal is a must - have for guitar enthusiasts. Pronounced 'THAH - nik', it crafts rich, full - bodied, fudgy, and sludgy fuzz tones. It pairs perfectly with single - coil, P90, gold - foil, and DeArmond style pickups, and also works great with PAF - style humbuckers. This pedal was designed with brighter guitars and clean amps in mind. We started with a well - loved single - knob '70s fuzz circuit, added a subtle tone control (Lustre) and a separate gain control (Fuzz). The result is a simple yet powerful fuzz with an earthy, dark flavor. Using a pair of 2N2222 transistors for straight - up transistor clipping, it allows guitar volume knob clean - up similar to classic fuzzes, but with a unique twist. The Chthonic's Kraken/Cthulhu graphics are by the same artist as the Carcosa Fuzz art. It's a dark companion to the Carcosa Fuzz in the underworld of guitar effects. Place the Chthonic Fuzz first in the chain to interact with guitar pickups and volume control. Slightly rolling the guitar volume gives the best results, and rolling it back to 7 or 8 turns it into a nice overdrive. Rolling to 5 gets you sparkling clean tones. Since it's sensitive to cable capacitance, keep the input cable short and avoid pedals before it. For setup, start with all controls at 12:00 (mid - point) and adjust to taste. If the sound is too extreme, lower the Fuzz and Lustre settings. All settings depend on your instrument's output level, amplifier, and playing style.
Using the DigiTech Chthonic Fuzz Effect Pedal is a breeze. First, make sure to place it at the beginning of your pedal chain. This way, it can interact well with your guitar pickups and volume control. When you play, try rolling the guitar volume just a little bit. You'll notice the amazing tones it can produce. If you roll the volume back to 7 or 8 on your guitar, it'll give you a nice overdrive sound. And if you roll it to 5, you'll get clean tones. Keep in mind that this pedal is sensitive to cable length. So, use a short cable for the input. Also, don't put any other pedals before it as they can affect the tone. For setting up the controls, start by turning them all to the 12:00 position, which is the middle. Then, play around and adjust according to your personal taste. If the sound seems too extreme, turn down the Fuzz and Lustre controls. The settings you choose will depend on your guitar's output level, your amplifier, and how you play. To keep your pedal in good shape, keep it away from moisture and extreme temperatures. And when you're not using it, store it in a safe place.
