The Spaceman Charon v2 Mod is a fuzz pedal from Spaceman Effects, described by the maker as a germanium plus silicon fuzz. It is a re-imagined version of the original Charon circuit: Spaceman modified the circuit to give the germanium transistors the upper hand, which the maker says leads to significantly more texture and dynamic interaction, taking it "from a mild-mannered fuzzstortion, to a real ripper of a fuzz, full of character"1.
What it does
The Charon v2 Mod pairs modern silicon transistors with vintage germanium ones. The modification is the point of the pedal: where the original Charon leaned toward a more restrained character, the v2 Mod shifts the balance so the germanium stage dominates, and Spaceman says this brings significantly more texture and dynamic interaction with the player's touch1.
The LOWS control is the pedal's tone control, focused on the low frequencies. On the v2 Mod it was adjusted to provide more pronounced control over that low-frequency shaping than the original version gave1.
"With its combination of modern silicon and vintage germanium transistors"
How it differs from the original Charon
Spaceman bills the v2 Mod simply as "Charon: Re-imagined," a brand new take on the original circuit1. The changes the maker names are:
- A modified circuit that gives the germanium transistors the upper hand, for more texture and dynamic interaction1
- An adjusted LOWS control with more pronounced command over the low-frequency focused tone control1
- A custom engraved faceplate with a brand new logo design1
Availability
The Charon v2 Mod is listed as sold out on the Spaceman Effects product page as of 26 October 2026, at its list price of $239.00 USD1.
Spaceman Effects pedals are typically produced in limited runs, and the Charon v2 Mod is currently sold out. If you are comparing it with other Spaceman fuzzes, the Spaceman Sputnik III, Spaceman Gemini III and Spaceman Rumblefuzz II pages cover the maker's other current designs.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Charon v2 Mod and the original Charon?
The Charon v2 Mod is a re-imagined take on the original Charon circuit. Spaceman modified the circuit to give the germanium transistors the upper hand, which the maker says leads to significantly more texture and dynamic interaction. The LOWS control was also adjusted to give more pronounced control over the low-frequency focused tone control, and the pedal carries a new logo on its custom engraved faceplate.
Does the Spaceman Charon v2 Mod use germanium or silicon transistors?
Both. Spaceman describes the Charon v2 Mod as a germanium plus silicon fuzz, built with a combination of modern silicon and vintage germanium transistors. The modification to the circuit shifts the balance toward the germanium side for more texture and dynamic interaction.
How much did the Spaceman Charon v2 Mod cost?
The Charon v2 Mod was listed at $239.00 USD on the Spaceman Effects product page as of October 2026.
Is the Spaceman Charon v2 Mod still available?
No. The pedal is listed as sold out on the Spaceman Effects product page as of October 2026. Spaceman has a history of limited runs, so availability can change without warning.
What does the LOWS control do on the Charon v2 Mod?
The LOWS control is a low-frequency focused tone control. On the v2 Mod, Spaceman adjusted it to provide more pronounced control over that low-end shaping than the original version offered.
Sources (1)
- Charon v2 Mod: GERMANIUM + SILICON FUZZ, Spaceman Effects
