The Beetronics Octahive Damask is a fuzz pedal with a high pitch octave, part of the maker's Custom Series of limited finishes. Beetronics describes the OctaHive as a "super high gain fuzz with a well pronounced high pitch octave," built on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia circuit, and says it can produce both classic and modern sounds1. It sits in the OctaHive family alongside the standard OctaHive, the Octahive v2 High Octave Buzz and other editions such as the OctaHive Musashi.
The Damask is listed as sold out on Beetronics' product page as of October 2026. Beetronics offers a 14-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee on purchases, and describes a 30-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee (shipping not included)1.
Two modes: octave on and octave off
The pedal runs in two modes, set by a toggle switch that turns the octave on or off. Beetronics describes the two sides of the pedal very differently1:
- Octave mode: "On the octave mode, things can get really nasty, splashy and gated." The maker points to high gain leads above the 12th fret and a "purple haze" tone with less HONEY, and notes ring modulator overtones at low gain settings1.
- Octave off: "With the octave off, it's a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone, making it more versatile and chord friendly"1.
So yes, the Damask works as a straight fuzz without the octave: the toggle switches it over, and Beetronics says that turns it into a warmer and thicker fuzz pedal1. For players exploring octave fuzz more widely, the Vezzpa Octave Stinger covers similar ground from the same maker, while the WhoctaHell works an octave below rather than above.
PRE and Honey
The OctaHive's gain staging comes down to two controls working against each other1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| PRE | Gain control; balanced against Honey to shape the sound1 |
| Honey | Balanced against PRE; the balance between the two is described as the key to a variety of sounds1 |
Beetronics also gives a playing tip for the strongest octave effect: "The best way to achieve a well pronounced octave sound is by rolling off on the PRE gain and tone control on your instrument"1. In other words, the octave tracking tightens up when less gain hits the circuit and the guitar's tone control is rolled back, a familiar trick with high octave fuzzes.
Power and size
The Damask requires a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector, the standard polarity for most pedalboard supplies1. The maker does not list a current draw figure on the product page.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pedal size (including knobs, switches, etc.) | 5.5" x 4" x 2.75"1 |
| Enclosure size | 5.5" x 3.25" x 2"1 |
| Pedal weight | 1 lbs / 0.5 kilos1 |
| Package size | 6.75" x 5.25" x 3.25"1 |
| Package weight | 1 lbs 8 oz / 0.75 kilos1 |
At 5.5" x 4" x 2.75" including the knobs and switches, it is a full sized enclosure rather than a compact pedal, so plan board space accordingly.1
Questions
What power supply does the Beetronics Octahive Damask need?
Beetronics specifies a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector, the same standard used by most pedalboard power supplies. The maker's product page lists this requirement but does not give a current draw figure, so check the supply rating against Beetronics' published specifications when powering it alongside other pedals.
Can the Octahive Damask be used as a fuzz without the octave?
Yes. A toggle switch turns the octave off, and Beetronics describes the pedal in that mode as a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone that is more versatile and chord friendly. The octave mode is the nastier, splashier and gated side of the pedal, so the toggle covers both jobs.
What circuit is the Octahive Damask based on?
Beetronics states that the OctaHive was based on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia, the classic high octave fuzz circuit, and says the pedal can produce both classic and modern sounds within that territory.
Is the Octahive Damask still available?
As of the maker's product page dated October 2026, the Octahive Damask is listed as sold out. Beetronics builds the OctaHive in a series of limited custom finishes, so the Damask is one edition among several rather than a permanently stocked model.
How do PRE and Honey work together on the Octahive Damask?
PRE is the gain control and Honey is balanced against it. Beetronics says the balance between PRE and Honey is the key to achieving a variety of sounds. For the strongest octave effect, the maker recommends rolling back the PRE gain and the tone control on the instrument itself.
Sources (1)
- Octahive Damask Custom Series, Beetronics
