The Percolator Harmonic Saturator from Electro Harmonix delivers gated fuzz and transistor–driven harmonic distortion rooted in the aggressive, sputtering tones of late–1960s experimental rock. Originally a rare boutique circuit, this reissue provides a high–gain saturation path with a distinctive gated decay that chokes off sustain into rhythmic, crunchy bursts. The pedal's topology emphasises odd–order harmonics, generating a thick, woolly texture that sits forward in dense mixes without becoming mushy.
True bypass switching preserves signal integrity when disengaged, while standard 9V DC operation draws minimal current from a dedicated power supply. A single knob controls output level, with the internal circuit set to a fixed gain stage that reacts dynamically to playing velocity and guitar volume. The compact die–cast enclosure houses germanium–style transistors that respond to temperature and input impedance, producing unpredictable harmonic bloom and compression artefacts. Input impedance measures approximately 500 kΩ, allowing humbuckers and single–coils to interact differently with the saturator stage.
Features
- Gated fuzz circuit with harmonic saturation and sputtering decay characteristics
- True bypass switching for clean signal path when pedal is disengaged
- Single output level control with fixed internal gain staging
- Germanium–style transistor topology for temperature–sensitive harmonic response
- 9V DC power operation with standard centre–negative barrel connector
- Approximately 500 kΩ input impedance for dynamic pickup interaction
- Die–cast metal enclosure with rugged footswitch and compact pedalboard footprint
- Reissue of rare 1960s boutique fuzz design with original circuit architecture
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
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The Percolator Harmonic Saturator from Electro Harmonix delivers gated fuzz and transistor–driven harmonic distortion rooted in the aggressive, sputtering tones of late–1960s experimental rock. Originally a rare boutique circuit, this reissue provides a high–gain saturation path with a distinctive gated decay that chokes off sustain into rhythmic, crunchy bursts. The pedal's topology emphasises odd–order harmonics, generating a thick, woolly texture that sits forward in dense mixes without becoming mushy.
True bypass switching preserves signal integrity when disengaged, while standard 9V DC operation draws minimal current from a dedicated power supply. A single knob controls output level, with the internal circuit set to a fixed gain stage that reacts dynamically to playing velocity and guitar volume. The compact die–cast enclosure houses germanium–style transistors that respond to temperature and input impedance, producing unpredictable harmonic bloom and compression artefacts. Input impedance measures approximately 500 kΩ, allowing humbuckers and single–coils to interact differently with the saturator stage.
Features
- Gated fuzz circuit with harmonic saturation and sputtering decay characteristics
- True bypass switching for clean signal path when pedal is disengaged
- Single output level control with fixed internal gain staging
- Germanium–style transistor topology for temperature–sensitive harmonic response
- 9V DC power operation with standard centre–negative barrel connector
- Approximately 500 kΩ input impedance for dynamic pickup interaction
- Die–cast metal enclosure with rugged footswitch and compact pedalboard footprint
- Reissue of rare 1960s boutique fuzz design with original circuit architecture
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!