Ok, sorry if that was a fuster cluck, first time I used one I adjusted the sub while on and it killed the whole pedal @ 0, honestly thought something was wrong, again I'm used to parallel voices in other pedals. Thanks everyone
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3Leaf Audio Octabvre MK III
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Interested to see how you guys think this compares to the mini 
and then how do I get an mkiii ?! 
and then how do I get an mkiii ?! 
Just got mine, but I don’t have a MkI, II, or Mini to compare.
I use a POG primarily, and I have a HX Effects with octave patches.
The Octabvre is simple. Sounds great in all settings. But you need to know what an analogue octave can and can’t do.
I use a POG primarily, and I have a HX Effects with octave patches.
The Octabvre is simple. Sounds great in all settings. But you need to know what an analogue octave can and can’t do.
I learned here on TB the trick of putting gaffer's tape on the bottom and then applying velcro to the gaffer's tape. It keeps pedals clean for resale and I've even been able to re-use the velcro that way. In any case, the gaffer's tape stuck to my Mk. III just fine.
It almost looks like a anodized or blue finish comparable to a gun finish, hopefully it doesn't rust the same. Don't want to have to oil my pedal lol
Got a message from Spencer. He said the finish is some kind of chemical conversion process and told me to use rubbing alcohol to see if I could get the velcro to stick. Probably some kind of oil residue from the process, so maybe we do have to oil every once in a while
Just tried rubbing alcohol. It didn't really work. The electrical tape is still holding though.
Is that why it looks like it came off a James Cameron set? Haha. Has that aged oily vibe for sure.Got a message from Spencer. He said the finish is some kind of chemical conversion process and told me to use rubbing alcohol to see if I could get the velcro to stick. Probably some kind of oil residue from the process, so maybe we do have to oil every once in a while
Just tried rubbing alcohol. It didn't really work. The electrical tape is still holding though.
Loving the pedal so far. Compared to some other octave pedals, this one feels really cohesive with the bass. The tonal imprint is a winner. Well done, Spencer and Tim.
Theoretically it makes sense that a pedal w no velcro would be worth more than one with velcro, but in practice has anyone sen this play out?
That's what made me post my question. You regularly see vintage and collectible pedals sell and the condition rarely plays a role unless it is in immaculate condition. A great example (to me) is those vintage OC-2 "octavers" - you see some real beat up ones sell for pretty much the same price as ones in way better shape.
For me it has more to do with flipping pedals and saving time removing residue, than increasing resale. I notice a lot of "no velcro" in listing copy, but again, it's not about value for me, I just don't enjoy scraping crap (and sometimes paint) off of the back of pedals when I decide to move on. YMMV.
Hmm weird. I use industrial strength velcro. It stuck on ok, but when I went to reposition it, the velcro peeled right off. It was harder to remove the velcro from its other half.
Hot tip for velcro and dual lock. If you use a hot air gun (or, in a pinch, a hair dryer) to heat up both the pedal surface and then the adhesive til it just starts to bubble, it will adhere much more firmly.
Haven't tested velcro yet on my MKIII, but that's what I always do for new velcro.
Haven't tested velcro yet on my MKIII, but that's what I always do for new velcro.
