Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Lizard King, a bass-focused version of their popular Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz.
The Lizard King retains the gnarly octave fuzz tone of the Lizard Queen, which was inspired by 1970s Electro-Harmonix design and created by Josh Scott of JHS Pedals and graphic artist Daniel Danger. The original pedal features a blendable octave sound that dynamically interacts with the player’s dynamics. The Lizard King builds on this by optimising the circuit for bass.
This pedal is a fixed-gain fuzz that responds dynamically to adjustments in the instrument’s volume. Lower volumes result in a clear, fuzzy overdrive, while higher volumes deliver intense, ripping riffs and searing solos. It features Volume and Octave knobs that control the overall output and octave blend volume, respectively. A new Blend knob mixes the clean and fuzz tones to maintain the bass’s attack and low-end. The Tone knob acts as a low pass filter, reducing the highs, while the Sun/Shadow switch offers further tonal control. The Sun setting boosts the octave fuzz with more midrange and enhances the treble and bass frequencies of the clean tone. The Shadow setting keeps the clean tone unchanged while tightening the fuzz tone.
The Lizard King also includes True Bypass switching and can be powered by a standard 9V power adapter or a 9-volt battery.
The Lizard King by Electro-Harmonix will be available from July 2024, priced at $129.00 in the U.S.
