The Skreddy Cephalopod II is a vintage octave-up fuzz from Skreddy, the pedal company run by Marc Ahlfs. It is built to produce a heavy, vintage-style octave-up fuzz voice: a thick, sustaining fuzz with a prominent octave-up effect layered on top, in the tradition of the Univox Superfuzz. Skreddy describes it as a "Standalone fuzz-octave with tons of power, no need to stack with other gain pedals," meaning it is designed to carry a riff or lead line on its own rather than needing an overdrive or distortion pedal in front of it1.
What it does to your sound
Skreddy's own description is that the Cephalopod II "blasts a powerful, creamy fuzz voice with a prominent octave-up effect, similar to the Univox Superfuzz sound"1.
"blasts a powerful, creamy fuzz voice with a prominent octave-up effect, similar to the Univox Superfuzz sound"
The octave-up fuzz family works by clipping the signal hard and emphasizing the upper octave harmonics that come out of that clipping, which is what gives the Superfuzz style its biting, glassy edge on top of the fuzz body. Players drawn to this page will mostly want to know whether it needs help from other pedals: the maker's answer is no, it is a standalone fuzz-octave with tons of power1. It sits in the fuzz family alongside Skreddy's other vintage-based designs such as the Skreddy Lady and the Skreddy Kusanagi.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage octave-up fuzz1 |
| Maker | Skreddy Pedals (Marc Ahlfs)1 |
| Sound | Powerful, creamy fuzz with prominent octave-up effect, similar to the Univox Superfuzz sound1 |
| Use | Standalone fuzz-octave, no need to stack with other gain pedals1 |
| Power | Regular 9v negative ground, no special power requirements1 |
| Connector | 9v DC plug, 5.5mm barrel x 2.1mm center coax, negative tip1 |
| Battery | 9v battery not included1 |
| Price | $259 + shipping USD1 |
| Status | Preorder, built to order1 |
Power and battery
The Cephalopod II runs on regular 9v negative ground and has no special power requirements, so a normal pedalboard supply output will run it1. All Skreddy Pedals accept the industry-standard 9v DC plug, 5.5mm barrel by 2.1mm center coax, negative tip1.
A 9v battery is not included with the Cephalopod II1. If you plan to run it on battery, that is something to arrange separately.
Price and how to get one
The Cephalopod II is listed at $259 plus shipping, in US dollars1. It is sold as a preorder, and the buying process works like this:
- You place the order at the listed price of $259 plus shipping1.
- Skreddy builds the pedal to order, with a stated lead time of about 2 weeks1.
- The current wait time is approximately 2 weeks to 1 month1.
In practice that means you order first and the pedal is built afterward, rather than shipping from stock1.
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Questions
Does the Skreddy Cephalopod II come with a battery?
No. Skreddy Pedals states that a 9v battery is not included with the Cephalopod II. The pedal runs on regular 9v negative-ground power with no special requirements, and all Skreddy Pedals accept the industry-standard 9v DC plug with a 5.5mm barrel, 2.1mm center coax and negative tip, so a standard pedalboard supply or a user-supplied battery setup covers it.
Does the Cephalopod II sound like a Univox Superfuzz?
Skreddy Pedals describes the Cephalopod II as blasting a powerful, creamy fuzz voice with a prominent octave-up effect, similar to the Univox Superfuzz sound. It is a vintage-style octave-up fuzz in that tradition rather than a copy, and the maker presents it as its own take on that classic octave-up fuzz character.
Do I need another gain pedal with the Cephalopod II?
Skreddy Pedals describes the Cephalopod II as a standalone fuzz-octave with tons of power, and says there is no need to stack it with other gain pedals. It is built to carry a part on its own rather than acting as a boost or a layer for another overdrive or distortion.
How long is the wait for a Skreddy Cephalopod II?
Skreddy Pedals builds everything to order. The stated lead time is about 2 weeks, and the current wait time is approximately 2 weeks to 1 month. The pedal is listed with a stock status of Preorder, so you order first and the unit is built afterward.
What power supply does the Cephalopod II need?
A regular 9v negative-ground supply, with no special power requirements. The connector is the industry-standard 9v DC plug, 5.5mm barrel by 2.1mm center coax, negative tip, which all Skreddy Pedals accept. Note that a 9v battery is not included.
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- Octave | Cephalopod II | Skreddy Pedals, Skreddy Pedals
