Caroline Guitar Company ARIGATO Fuzz Vibrato Pedal

£229.00

The Caroline Guitar Company Arigato is an OTA-based analog phaser but with a couple twists — the mode switch changes the capacitors and filter notches to more closely resemble a classic vibe pedal, giving the sweep a bit of an off-balance feel. The bypass on the Arigato can also be a momentary bypass for instant […]


Description

The Caroline Guitar Company Arigato is an OTA-based analog phaser but with a couple twists — the mode switch changes the capacitors and filter notches to more closely resemble a classic vibe pedal, giving the sweep a bit of an off-balance feel. The bypass on the Arigato can also be a momentary bypass for instant phasing "hits" and releases. And the square wave, like the Somersault's, can push the phasing into audible pumps and overload things. The guys at Caroline could have tamed it for noise purposes, but they didn't want to lose the fun!

The Arigato is built on a similar framework as the Somersault: an analog LFO that can do some wild stuff and push things beyond their boundaries, a mix control that can go 100% wet, and a 'havoc' control that is all gas, no brakes.

While capable of the airy psychedelia of classic units, the Arigato is meant to rumble, wobble, shake, rattle, and roar. It's also capable of going fully wet for interesting vibrato sounds and max-out feedback for auto-wah style filter sweeps!

Specifications

  • Voltage: 9V DC

Brand

Caroline

Category

Caroline

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

Vibrato

Vibrato refers to a guitar pedal effect that modulates pitch slightly up and down, creating movement and a sense of wobble in the sound. Unlike tremolo, which changes volume, vibrato affects pitch only, producing anything from subtle shimmer to pronounced, warbling textures. It is often used to add character, depth, and vintage-style modulation to guitar tones.

Vibrato Pedals