Woodpecker
Woodpecker
Woodpecker
Woodpecker
Woodpecker
Woodpecker

Woodpecker

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The Woodpecker - A Wild Fuzz & Tremolo Playbox

Originally designed as a custom order for Swedish guitarist and producer Ludwig Böss (Band of Horses, Volkspark), the Woodpecker combines the Red Noise Stone Blender Fuzz with a Tremolo circuit based on the Repeat Percussion by Vox (1969 – 1973). This unique tremolo was originally designed for organs to emulate fast picking on a banjo and has a distinct, very choppy and somewhat metallic sound. In high speeds and in combination with the fuzz the woodpecker can sound like a Ring Modulator, a Bit Crusher or even a Synth, with the tremolo complimenting the fuzz and further expanding it's capabilities.

Controls:
Fuzz 

Volume – Controls the output volume. 
Fuzz - Controls the amount of signal going into the fuzz circuit
Tone - Adjusts high & low frequencies
1N60 / 1N4148 Diode Selector (Toggle Switch) – There are two clipping diode options in the Woodpecker: 1N60 (germanium) result in a “purry” and less distorted sound. 1N4148 (Silicon) offer a much more distorted signal.
De-Clip – Often when using a fuzz pedal, the guitar or bass tend to lose their bite and presence in the mix / live performance. The De-Clip knob offers further tonality shaping by reducing the amount of signal clipping. This helps to better position your instrument in the mix so that your notes and attack are preserved.

Tremolo 

Pre Post Toggle Switch – Positions the Tremolo before or after the Fuzz. 
Depth – The Tremolo functions by a reduction of the signal volume in a pre-
determined time interval (Speed Knob) and pre-determined shape (Shape Knob). The “Depth” Knob determines how deep the volume cut is going to “bite” into the signal. When fully clockwise you get a choppier sound.
Speed – Determines the tremolo’s speed.
Slow / Fast Toggle Switch – Changes between two speed ranges.
Shape – The Vox Repeat Percussion, is a very distinct sounding and quite harsh tremolo, by essence. I added the Shape knob to allow a “softer” sounding tremolo.

100% hand made, assembled and wired.

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Jered (Beholden to the Riff)
Killer Tone & Endless Experimentation!

The “Woodpecker” SLAYS!!! Instantly fell in love with this pedal and every setting I stumble on inspires truckloads of riffs. The fuzz channel is perfection and the tremolo ranges from smooth and tasty to otherworldly. Highly recommend this pedal and sounds incredible on both guitar and bass!!! Ariel is a mad tone genius of the highest order🤘

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Jared
My new favorite pedal

I couldn't decide between this and the Stone Blender, with the fuzz part in the Woodpecker being the same as the Stone Blender but with 2 less diode options. I decided to go for it so I get the Tremolo too. SO FUCKING COOL. So many sounds from rocknroll to wacky and the pre-post toggle is super useful. I love this pedal, glad I made the choice to get it!

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Griffin O'Neill
The most powerful fuzz pedal I've ever played

The Woodpecker is easily the most powerful fuzz pedal I've ever played. I've got endless options on how to tweak the fuzz as well as an added tremolo circuit that provides me with more Sonic options than I could ever need. Overall, a fantastic sounding and looking pedal that became my favorite pedal as soon as I played through it