The Citadel Electronics Vector Hybrid Octave Fuzz is an octave fuzz pedal: a fuzz with an octave-up voice layered on top, shaped by five knobs. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, reviewing it in January 2026, called it "a really superb sounding and functioning Octave Fuzz at a very attractive price point of £149"1. The brand itself is new: Guitar Pedal X previously reported the launch of Citadel Electronics by former Marshall, Darkglass and Hughes & Kettner directors at Guitar Summit1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz / Gain | Sets the amount of fuzz |
| Tone | Shapes the treble balance |
| Octave (Intensity) | Sets how much octave sits over the fuzz |
| Level | Sets the output volume |
| Wear (mini-knob) | Dying battery / LoFi / Dampen character |
Guitar Pedal X describes the Vector as having "an excellent 5-knob control topology - with a mini-knob for Wear / Dying battery"1. The Wear control is the pedal's distinguishing feature: it lets you age or soften the fuzz in ways the other knobs do not, from a dying-battery sag to lo-fi and dampened textures.
Setting it up
Karlsson recommends a specific order when dialing the pedal in1:
- Set the fuzz side first: Level, Fuzz and Tone.
- Bring in the Octave control.
- Finish with the Wear control to soften the output.
As a starting point, he suggests everything at noon, or Wear wound fully counterclockwise1.
Start-up mode
A start-up switch on the right-hand side of the pedal, adjusted with a tiny screwdriver, sets whether the Vector powers on in Active or Bypassed Mode1.
Price and availability
The reviewer bought his from Andertons in the UK for £149, and notes it is also available at Thomann in the EU and Germany, where it goes for €1691. Both figures date from January 2026.
If you are comparing it with other circuits in the family, see the site's pages on Fuzz Pedals and Octave & Pitch Pedals.
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Questions
What does the Wear knob do on the Citadel Vector?
Wear is a mini-knob on the Vector that Guitar Pedal X describes as covering dying battery, lo-fi and dampen territory. Wound back, it softens the output, so the reviewer recommends bringing it in last, after you have set Level, Fuzz, Tone and Octave. It gives the pedal a way to age or mellow the fuzz beyond the usual gain and tone shaping.
How do you set up the Citadel Vector Hybrid Octave Fuzz?
Guitar Pedal X's reviewer suggests setting the fuzz side first: Level, Fuzz and Tone. Then bring in the Octave control, and finally use the Wear control to soften the output. As a starting point he suggests everything at noon, or Wear wound fully counterclockwise.
Can the Vector start up in bypass?
Yes. There is a start-up switch on the right-hand side of the pedal, adjusted with a tiny screwdriver, that lets you set whether the pedal comes up in Active or Bypassed Mode when powered on.
How much does the Citadel Vector cost?
Guitar Pedal X's reviewer bought his from Andertons in the UK for £149, and notes it is also available at Thomann in the EU and Germany for €169. Prices are as reported in January 2026.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-01-21