CopperSound releases FoxCatcher V2 Compact Edition overdrive
October 13, 2025 · 2 sources
CopperSound released the FoxCatcher V2, a compact version of its BluesBreaker-style overdrive, on October 13, 2025, according to Guitar Pedal X1. The maker describes it as "Rooted in the celebrated Bluesbreaker circuit"2.
The V2 drops the V1's Boost and Nature controls and adds a 3-way Gain switch (High, Medium, Low) and a 3-way Shape switch for bass content1. CopperSound describes the gain modes as Low Gain for "the beloved, touch-sensitive tonal character of the original Bluesbreaker circuit," Medium Gain for "a richer, more saturated drive," and High Gain, which it says "unleashes more gain than every heard on Foxcatcher"2. The Shape toggle "gives you direct control over the bass content in your overdriven signal"2. The remaining controls are Drive, Volume and Tone1.
The pedal uses CopperSound's relay-based SMART Bypass, which switches between latching and momentary operation and reverts to bypass if power is lost; an internal dip switch sets whether the pedal powers up engaged or bypassed2. It runs on 9V to 18V center-negative power, drawing 50mA at 9V and 60mA at 18V, with input impedance of 2.2M and output impedance of 100K. Dimensions are 4.8 by 2.6 by 2.25 inches2.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | 9-18V, center negative (2.1 x 5.5) |
| Current draw | 50mA at 9V; 60mA at 18V |
| Input impedance | 2.2M |
| Output impedance | 100K |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 2.6 x 2.25 inches |
The sources give different prices. Guitar Pedal X reported a launch price of $229, down from $249, with pre-orders shipping at the end of the month1. CopperSound's product page lists the pedal at $249.00 and states "Unfortunately this is sold out"2.
"I of course much prefer compact formats - but the jury's still out on whether the new topology is better than the old!"
The FoxCatcher V2 sits among the overdrive pedals CopperSound offers.