Olinthus Earwig - Fuzz
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Essential Information About the Olinthus Earwig Fuzz Pedal
Essential Information About the Olinthus Earwig Fuzz Pedal
- "Big Muff 1969" Style Fuzz: a thick, massive grain with ultra sustain, from dirty crunch to extreme saturation.
- Mini Format: designed to fit on any pedalboard, even when there's "no more space".
- Simple and Effective Controls: Level, Tone, and Sustain to cover a wide range of iconic fuzz sounds.
- Original Design: the chassis acts as the switch, with true bypass to keep your tone intact when the pedal is off.
Manufacturer Information
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A 1969 Muff... compressed into the Olinthus micro universe
Inspired by the legendary Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi from 1969, the Earwig captures the spirit of this cult fuzz: a wall of sound, natural compression, and that "syrupy" sustain that turns a simple riff into a vocal line. Within the Olinthus range (specializing in ultra-compact pedals), the Earwig stands as the radical fuzz solution: big vintage voice, minimal footprint.
For whom and for what: from rock to stoner, and far beyond
The Olinthus Earwig is aimed at all guitarists and bassists who want an immediate analog fuzz pedal, without menus or complications. Perfect for rock, grunge, stoner, garage, punk, but also for more experimental textures, it excels both in riff and lead playing. In the studio, it delivers dense saturation that fills the mix; live, it offers an instant character boost, even on an already crowded pedalboard.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Pink |
| EQ | Tone | ||
| Architecture | four-stage hard-clipping circuit, with two diode stages and inter-stage tone stack | Output impedance | 25 kOhms |
| Components | silicon transistors, symmetrical clipping | Width | 30 mm |
| Chassis | anodized aluminum, ultra-compact format | Length | 45 mm |
| Level control | overall volume | Depth | 22 mm |
| Tone control | dark/bright balance | Weight | 30 g |
| Sustain control | fuzz, distortion and sustain level | Included accessories | TRRS breakout cable, quick-start guide, sticker, reusable metal tin |
| Bypass type | True bypass | Packaging | recyclable/compostable |
| LED | red activation indicator | Power supply | not included |
| Connector | 1 combined TRRS jack (top-mounted) | Required power supply | 9V DC, center-negative (max. 9V) |
| Connections via included breakout cable | 6.35 mm mono Jack input, 6.35 mm mono Jack output, 9V power input | Minimum required current | 50 mA |
| Input impedance | 50 kOhms | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Olinthus Earwig: what kind of fuzz sound does it produce?
The four-stage hard-clipping circuit with symmetrical clipping delivers a dense saturation with long sustain inspired by the 1969 Big Muff Pi. The Tone control allows to go from a dark, bass-heavy sound to a brighter attack.
What power supply is required for the Earwig?
The required power supply is 9 V DC with center negative, providing at least 50 mA of current. The voltage must not exceed 9 V.
How to connect this fuzz to a pedalboard?
The included breakout cable provides a 6.35 mm mono jack input, a 6.35 mm mono jack output, and a 9 V power input. The pedal uses a unique TRRS connector on its enclosure.
What controls are available on the pedal?
With the Tone, Sustain, and Level controls, it is possible to adjust the tonal balance, saturation level, and output volume respectively. The Sustain also affects compression and note sustain. Activation is by pressing the hinged chassis, with a red LED indicator.
Does the Earwig take up a lot of space?
Its anodized aluminum chassis measures 30 × 45 × 22 mm and weighs 30 g, for a very compact integration.
