The Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam is a limited edition dirt pedal from Red Witch, the New Zealand based effects pedal company. It is designed to deliver both fuzz and overdrive, and what Red Witch calls the perfect consummation of the two, in a single handcrafted enclosure1. Rather than a fuzz into an overdrive chained together, it is one pedal built around both effects, aimed at players who want a wide span of dirt tones from one box.
Red Witch describes the result as offering "An almost limitless number of dirt based tonalities."1
A limited run of 59 units
The Hypostasia was announced in June 2024 as a limited edition pedal, limited to only 59 units1. Each one is handcrafted, and the run was sold exclusively through Red Witch's own website until allocation had been exhausted1. For a player coming across the Hypostasia now, that means it is not a pedal found on regular dealer shelves: with a run this small, units circulate secondhand after the initial allocation sells through.
"Limited to only 59 units, this handcrafted, true bypass pedal"
Fuzz and overdrive in one box
The Hypostasia sits between a fuzz and an overdrive in Red Witch's range. The company designed it to deliver both effects and the point where they meet, rather than asking a player to choose one or the other1. Red Witch's fuzz range also includes pedals like the Fuzz God IV and the OPIA Fuzz Engine, but the Hypostasia is the company's take on combining fuzz and overdrive voicing in a single circuit.
Build and warranty
The pedal is built with through-hole components, which Red Witch says is to ensure the highest fidelity and durability1. Through-hole construction means the components have leads that pass through the circuit board and are soldered on the other side, a method associated with hand-built pedals and easier repair compared with surface-mount parts. It is a true bypass pedal, so when it is switched off it does not load or color the signal passing through it1.
Each Hypostasia is warrantied for life1.
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Questions
Is the Red Witch Hypostasia true bypass?
Yes. Bass Magazine's announcement describes the Hypostasia as a handcrafted, true bypass pedal, meaning the effect is removed entirely from the signal path when the pedal is off. The pedal is also built with through-hole components, which Red Witch says is to ensure the highest fidelity and durability.
How many Red Witch Hypostasia pedals were made?
The Hypostasia is a limited edition pedal, limited to only 59 units. It is handcrafted, and according to the announcement it was sold exclusively through the Red Witch website until allocation was exhausted.
Where can you buy the Red Witch Hypostasia?
At the time of its June 2024 announcement, the Hypostasia was available for purchase exclusively from www.redwitchpedals.com, and only until allocation had been exhausted. As a run of just 59 units, it is a pedal players would look for secondhand or from resellers rather than from regular dealers.
Who designed the Red Witch Hypostasia?
The Hypostasia was designed by Ben Fulton, the designer behind Red Witch. Bass Magazine notes that Fulton prides himself on creating high-quality, innovative gear.
Does the Red Witch Hypostasia have a warranty?
Yes. According to the announcement, each Hypostasia is warrantied for life.
Sources (1)
- Red Witch Introduces the Limited Edition Hypostasia Fuzz Overdrive Amalgam Pedal, Bass Magazine, 2024-06-24
