Catalinbread Karma Suture Germanium Harmonic Fuzz Pedal
The Karma Suture from Catalinbread is an interesting Harmonic Fuzz pedal that wants to deliver a crushing amount of fuzz but with a lot of added harmonic content that brings out the definition in each note you play. From calm to extreme this pedal has a wide range of different sounds under the hood that…
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The Karma Suture from Catalinbread is an interesting Harmonic Fuzz pedal that wants to deliver a crushing amount of fuzz but with a lot of added harmonic content that brings out the definition in each note you play. From calm to extreme this pedal has a wide range of different sounds under the hood that are easy to dial in.
What Makes It Tick
This pedal is really interesting as when listening to it you don’t necessarily notice the extra even order harmonics that is part of the signal but when changing to a fuzz/overdrive pedal without it you will hear a lot less clarity. Another interesting feature is the fact that this is both an overdrive and fuzz at the same time. The Diodes and Density controls as well as the Input all help you control the exact sound you want to get your of this pedal.
The Controls
The Input and Output controls work as you would expect, as gain and volume controls respectively. The Diodes control is certainly one of the more interesting controls I have seen. As you turn it up you introduce more diode clipping into the circuit compressing the sound making it sound smoother at lower volumes. The Density control is what makes this pedal work in almost any rig, you can use this to control the response with your amplifier to get the perfect match.
Here’s what Catalinbread say about the Karma Suture Fuzz
At the heart of the circuit is a NOS PNP germanium transistor coupled with a silicon NPN transistor. We found the magic pair to give you the sweetest harmonic generation and most dynamic playing response. The Karma Suture is capable of a wide range of sweet, even-order harmonic distortion responses – from heavily saturated fuzz tones, to big and open overdrive, to a sparkling boost. And no matter how you have the pedal set, the tone and response is always alive, sensitive to your every playing nuance.
The original Harmonic Percolator had only two controls, “Harmonics” and “Balance” controlling the input level (fuzz) and the output level respectively. We kept these controls, renaming them with words that describe the attributes that they actually control INPUT and OUTPUT. To overcome the control surface limitations of the original circuit, we developed the exclusive DIODES and DENSITY controls that give you complete control over the amount of clipping and compression and frequency response. The addition of these two controls permits the Karma Suture to be paired with virtually any guitar and amp.
You’ll find that the Karma Suture will have the potential to enhance your pedalboard in a huge variety of ways. Use it as an amazing fuzz. Use it as a harmonically enhancing boost after an overdrive to really get that part to stand out in the mix. Use it as your only overdrive pedal. Use it to add new life to your wahs, phasers, and other effects. It can be subtle. Or it can be over the top.
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About Catalinbread
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Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals.
Catalinbread pedals are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship, distinctive designs, and exceptional sound quality. The company takes pride in meticulously crafting each pedal by hand, using premium components to ensure reliability and performance.
One of Catalinbread’s notable characteristics is its dedication to capturing vintage and classic tones while also pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration. Their lineup includes a wide range of effects pedals, including overdrive, distortion, fuzz, delay, reverb, modulation, and more. Each pedal is designed to provide musicians with a unique palette of tones and textures, inspiring creativity and musical expression.
Over the years, Catalinbread has gained a devoted following among guitarists and enthusiasts who appreciate their commitment to innovation and sonic excellence. Their pedals have been used by professional musicians across various genres, cementing Catalinbread’s reputation as a trusted name in the world of boutique guitar effects.
Fuzz
Fuzz is a distinctive type of distortion effect used in guitar playing, known for producing a thick, saturated, and buzzy tone. Unlike other distortion effects that aim to mimic the sound of overdriven tube amplifiers, fuzz pedals create a more extreme and aggressive distortion by severely clipping the guitar signal. This results in a unique sound characterized by rich harmonics, extended sustain, and a pronounced edge. Key features of fuzz pedals include gain, tone, and level controls. The gain control adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the signal, with higher settings producing more aggressive tones. The tone control allows musicians to shape the frequency response of the effect, ranging from dark and bass-heavy to bright and treble-focused sounds. Lastly, the level control sets the overall output, ensuring that the fuzz effect matches the volume of the rest of the signal chain or amplifier.
Fuzz pedals are popular across various music genres, particularly in rock, blues, and psychedelic music, due to their ability to enhance different guitar-playing styles. For rhythmic riffs, fuzz pedals create thick and aggressive tones with plenty of sustain and grit, adding depth to power chords, riffs, and palm-muted passages. In lead solos, they allow guitarists to achieve soaring, saturated tones with singing sustain and harmonically rich overtones, helping solos stand out in a mix.
Fuzz pedals are versatile tools for creating experimental sounds, capable of producing oscillating feedback, glitchy textures, and otherworldly tones when pushed to their extremes. Overall, fuzz pedals offer guitarists a powerful means of shaping their tone and adding character to their playing. Whether used subtly for warmth or dialled up for extreme distortion, fuzz pedals inspire creativity and expand the sonic palette of any guitarist.
Germanium
Guitar Effect Pedal
A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.
Harmonic
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Pedal
A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances.
Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes.
Once you buy one, you can’t stop and then you have to sell them and buy more.
£197.70
Extremely versatile fuzz pedalto be used in several applications Built on a rare and obscure circuit known as the Harmonic Percolator. This circuit has the amazing property of generating predominantly even-order harmonics – which creates an amazingly sweet and clear distortion. Ability to play complex jazz chords through it and every note rings sweet and clear. So, using the original circuit as the springboard, they created the Karma Suture.
£176.83
Just like the original, the Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium includes two NOS PNP germanium semiconductors with a polarity inverter IC so it plays nice with all forms of power Unlike the original, we've added a toggle switch to shift into modern mode, significantly beefing up the low-end content to suit more contemporary rigs Weight: .4 lbs Product Dimensions: 1.96" X 2.36" X 4.33"
£245.57
Era-defining plate reverb with studio-style controls 479.99 percent smaller than the leading plate reverb The warm quality of the full-bodied reverb naturally tapering off compliments perfectly the voice and range of the guitar PRE DELAY, delays the reverb by about 100mS Both controls allow you to tune the reverb, in order to keep it from interfering with the dry signal
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