The Walrus Audio Jupiter Multi-Clip Fuzz V2 is a true bypass fuzz pedal built around a three-position Mode switch that changes between three different clipping diode arrangements, giving one pedal three distinct flavors of fuzz. Walrus Audio describes it as inspired by the desire for gritty, thick and loud fuzz, "a versatile multi-clipping fuzz ready for loud and ferocious riffs"1. It is a revamp of the original Jupiter pedal2, and it is now discontinued: Walrus Audio's product page states plainly that "this product is discontinued and no longer available"1.
A fuzz with three clipping modes
The heart of the pedal is the Mode switch. Walrus Audio says it "changes between three different clipping diode arrangements, providing more options" for shaping the fuzz character1. Pedal of the Day's review put it in player terms: "The Mode switch changes between three separate clipping diode selections, which produce different combinations of fuzz and tone"3. In practice, that means one stompbox can cover several fuzz voicings without changing pedals.
The reviewer's overall verdict was positive: "The fuzz is thick and gooey, there's a ton of sustain available if that's your thing and the tonal improvements make it feel and sound much better than expected overall"3.
The controls
The top panel is compact: three knobs and two toggle switches3.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Output volume; the adjusted Volume knob "makes it easier to get to a unity sort of volume when engaging the pedal"3 |
| Fuzz | Amount of fuzz |
| Tone | Altered in V2 "to improve the high frequency response"3 |
| Mode toggle | Selects between three clipping diode arrangements13 |
| Bass toggle | "A low-end cut switch that helps even things out with those lower frequencies"13 |
Inside, the V2 adds a gate control via an internal trim pot. Walrus Audio says it is there "to tame noise, or to achieve the spatty 'dying battery' tones"1, so it doubles as both a noise management tool and a creative sputter control.
What changed from V1 to V2
MusicRadar reported the V2 update in March 2017, noting that Walrus Audio "has updated its popular Jupiter Fuzz to V2 specs, featuring new artwork and a number of control tweaks"2. Walrus Audio's own list of V2 changes includes1:
- Increase of gain on tap
- Adjusted volume control
- Altered tone control
- Added gate control via internal trim pot
- Killer new artwork and a new coal sparkle powder coat on the enclosure
- Brushed aluminum knobs
Pedal of the Day summed up the revision this way: "With new artwork and a couple of potent updates, the Jupiter V2 remains an absolute powerhouse force to be reckoned with"3.
The Jupiter Fuzz V2 was reported as "available now" when MusicRadar covered the launch in March 20172, but Walrus Audio's current product page lists it as discontinued and no longer available1. Used-market examples will carry the V2 artwork and coal sparkle powder coat that distinguish it from the original Jupiter.
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Questions
Is the Walrus Audio Jupiter Multi-Clip Fuzz V2 true bypass?
Yes. Walrus Audio describes the Jupiter as a true bypass fuzz pedal, so when the effect is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the fuzz circuit loading it. That matters on a pedalboard where fuzz pedals often sit early in the chain, and it means the pedal only colors your tone when it is switched on.
What power does the Jupiter Fuzz V2 use?
The Jupiter Fuzz V2 runs on 9V DC and draws 10mA, according to Walrus Audio's product page. That low current draw means it sits comfortably on a shared power supply with other pedals, though as with most fuzz pedals, a dedicated isolated output is the safe choice for keeping the circuit quiet.
Has the Walrus Jupiter Fuzz V2 been discontinued?
Yes. Walrus Audio's product page states that the Jupiter Multi-Clip Fuzz V2 is discontinued and no longer available. It was still listed as available when MusicRadar covered the V2 update in March 2017, so the pedal had a long run before being retired.
What does the gate trim pot do on the Jupiter V2?
The gate control is an internal trim pot added in the V2 update. Walrus Audio says it can be used to tame noise, or pushed the other way to achieve the spatty, dying battery tones that some fuzz players chase. Because it is internal, it is set with a screwdriver rather than a panel knob.
How big is the Jupiter Fuzz V2?
Walrus Audio lists the Jupiter Fuzz V2 at 4.77 x 2.9 x 2.3 inches, a standard compact enclosure footprint that fits a typical pedalboard without crowding. Combined with its 9V DC, 10mA power requirement, it is an easy pedal to place on almost any board.
Sources (3)
- Jupiter Multi-Clip Fuzz V2, Walrus Audio
- Walrus Audio upgrades Jupiter Fuzz pedal to V2 specs, MusicRadar, 2017-03-22
- Walrus audio Jupiter Multi-Clip Fuzz V2, Pedal of the Day, 2019-02-14
