The Red Witch Ophelia is an ultra limited edition germanium fuzz pedal, built around three new old stock germanium 2N404 transistors. Red Witch describes it as offering "a new design in Fuzz", with two top edge mounted dials covering the fuzz level and a control the maker calls "Zenith". All units are hand assembled and signed by Red Witch Magus, Ben Fulton, and ship from New Zealand internationally1.
Controls and power
The Ophelia keeps its control layout to two dials, both mounted on the top edge of the enclosure so they face the player on a board1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fuzz | Controls the fuzz level1 |
| Zenith | A unique control, described by Red Witch only by its title1 |
Power is a single point to plan around: the pedal runs exclusively from a DC 9 volt wall wart power supply, and there is no battery option1.
Because the Ophelia has no battery option, it needs a 9V DC supply output on hand wherever it is used.
Build and availability
The pedal is true bypass and finished in vintage cream powder coat, with all components being through hole parts rather than surface mount1. As an ultra limited edition, it was listed at 349 USD, and the Red Witch product page now marks it sold out1.
For players drawn to Red Witch's fuzz line, the maker's other designs include the Red Witch Fuzz God IV, the Red Witch OPIA Fuzz Engine and the Red Witch Valentina - The Fuzz, alongside the wider field of fuzz pedals.
Questions
Does the Red Witch Ophelia take a battery?
No. Red Witch states that the Ophelia runs exclusively from a DC 9 volt wall wart power supply, with no battery option. Plan for a dedicated 9V DC output on your power supply, since the pedal cannot fall back on a battery if a daisy chain or shared output causes trouble.
Is the Red Witch Ophelia true bypass?
Yes. Red Witch describes the Ophelia as true bypass, so the pedal takes itself out of the signal path entirely when switched off. The pedal is finished in a vintage cream powder coat.
Who designed the Red Witch Ophelia?
The Ophelia was designed by Ben Fulton, described by Red Witch as the Red Witch Magus. Every unit is hand assembled and signed by Fulton himself.
Where is the Red Witch Ophelia made?
The Ophelia is made in New Zealand. Red Witch notes that all units ship from New Zealand internationally.
Is the Red Witch Ophelia still available?
No. The Ophelia was an ultra limited edition germanium fuzz and the Red Witch product page now lists it as sold out. As a limited run, it is unlikely to return to regular production.
Sources (1)
- Ophelia - Red Witch Pedals, Red Witch Pedals
