Mythos Argo Octave Fuzz Guitar Pedal

£169.99

The Mythos Argo is the US company’s take on the classic C.O.B. octave fuzz sound. This sought-after octave-up fuzz sound is highly reactive to your playing; tweak your volume and tone controls and be amazed at how it interacts with the stompbox sound. Tweak the boost, fuzz and blend controls to unlock all manner of […]


Description

The Mythos Argo is the US company’s take on the classic C.O.B. octave fuzz sound. This sought-after octave-up fuzz sound is highly reactive to your playing; tweak your volume and tone controls and be amazed at how it interacts with the stompbox sound. Tweak the boost, fuzz and blend controls to unlock all manner of fuzzy goodness a la Hendrix and SRV – what’s not to love?

Key Features

  • Boost control offers plenty of headroom
  • Fuzz/Octave control has a wide and dynamic range
  • Blend control lets you dial in the perfect amount of fuzz
  • Top Mount Jacks
  • Top quality jacks, switch, pots, and components throughout.
  • Through hole components style construction.

Here’s what Mythos say:

Often times customers guide your hand when it comes to designing products, and after countless Octave Fuzz requests we’re happy to submit to everyone the Argo. Named after Jason and the Argonauts ship, this easy to use fuzz box will transport you to new lands with blissful sonic exploration.

Based on the much sought after C.O.B. pedal, the Argo allows you to have a boosted clean tone and a fuzz octave sound with a blend control to dial in the perfect level of filth. The Fuzz control when runs the gambit of classic octave fuzz tones, from Hendrix, SRV, Doyle Bramhall II and more. Like most vintage octave boxes the Argo reacts best with single coils above the 10th fret, rolling back your volume helps the octave jump out as well.

All Mythos Pedals operate on standard 9 volt dc power adapters. Center negative only. Mythos Pedals do not have internal 9 volt battery clips.

Brand

Mythos

Category

Mythos

Tags

Fuzz

A fuzz pedal is one of the earliest and most aggressive forms of distortion, turning your clean guitar signal into a thick, saturated wall of sound. It works by clipping the waveform almost flat, creating a compressed, gritty tone full of harmonic overtones. The result is raw, unruly, and unmistakable — from the sputtering breakup of vintage germanium circuits to the searing sustain of modern silicon designs. Fuzz pedals react strongly to your guitar’s volume and pickup choice, making them dynamic tools for expressive players.

Whether you’re chasing the classic tones of Hendrix and the Smashing Pumpkins or exploring heavy, experimental textures, fuzz remains a favourite for its personality and unpredictability. It can sound smooth and sustaining, or wild and velcro-like, depending on how it’s set up. A good fuzz pedal cuts through the mix while adding thickness and attitude, turning any riff or lead line into something bold and unmistakably alive.

Fuzz Pedals

Octave

An octave pedal shifts your guitar signal up or down by one or more octaves, blending the altered pitch with your original sound to create a fuller, more complex tone. It can add a deep, bass-like layer underneath your playing or a shimmering high octave on top for lead lines and solos. Classic analogue octave pedals often produce slightly gritty, organic sounds, while modern digital versions track more precisely and can offer multiple octave ranges.

Octave pedals are great for thickening single-note riffs, creating synth-style textures, or even mimicking bass parts when playing alone. They pair well with fuzz or overdrive pedals for massive, harmonically rich tones. Whether you’re after vintage Hendrix-style octave fuzz or a modern polyphonic sound that tracks chords cleanly, an octave pedal opens up a world of creative possibilities and adds real weight and character to your tone.

Octave Pedals