Pedal Type: Analog Dual-Stage Fuzz with Footswitchable Filter
Controls: Hunger, Volume, Sweep, Voice Rocker Switch (Silicon/Germanium), Contour Rocker Switch (Scoop/Bump), Engage Footswitch, Contour Footswitch
Bypass Layout: True Bypass Switching
Power Requirements: 9VDC Negative Center Only (Do Not Exceed)
Current Draw: 100 mA
Dimensions: 4.75” × 3.5” × 2.0” (121 mm x 89 mm x 51 mm)
The Pigtronix Star Eater uses precision-matched analog transistor pairs to target the specific saturation point found in vintage fuzz hardware while avoiding the issues of component drift. The core circuit split offers two distinct historical flavors via a dedicated Voice rocker switch. Selecting the Germanium (Ge) setting provides a warm, compressed texture with soft clipping that reacts smoothly to instrument volume adjustments. Switching to Silicon (Si) alters the clipping threshold for an aggressive, wide-open character featuring hard clipping, extended sustain, and sharp transient response.
Downstream from the main gain section sits an active booster stage engineered explicitly to drive a secondary tone-shaping filter. This section is governed by a dedicated Contour rocker switch that toggles the fundamental frequency shape between Scoop and Bump profiles. When the Scoop mode is selected, the mid-range frequencies are attenuated to produce massive, modern wall-of-sound textures. Flipping the switch to Bump reintroduces mid-range presence to slice cleanly through complex live mixes, while the Sweep control fine-tunes the center frequency across the entire active spectrum.
To construct a foundational rhythm track with maximum low-end tracking and low-mid heft, plug your instrument into the Star Eater with the Voice switch set to Silicon and the Contour filter set to Scoop. Adjust the Hunger control to roughly 3 o'clock to maximize the internal gain staging without compressing your pick attack completely. This setting creates a wide, balanced stereo field for double-tracked heavy alternative or grunge rhythm parts, ensuring the sub-bass frequencies stay tight while the high-mid sizzle remains articulate.
For lead lines that require distinct frequency positioning and singing sustain, engage both the main fuzz and the secondary Contour footswitches. Move the Voice switch to Germanium to induce a liquid, compressed sag, and flip the Contour toggle to the Bump position. Slowly adjust the Sweep control until you find the resonant peak that aligns with your amplifier's mid-range focus. This configuration elevates your instrument above competing mid-range elements in a live ensemble without requiring a separate clean boost pedal.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: RUNS ON STANDARD 9VDC NEGATIVE CENTER POWER SUPPLY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN THIS PEDAL USING INTERNAL BATTERIES AS IT DOES NOT ACCEPT THEM. DO NOT EXCEED 9VDC OPERATION AS DOING SO CAN REVISE INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Pedal Type: Analog Dual-Stage Fuzz with Footswitchable Filter
Controls: Hunger, Volume, Sweep, Voice Rocker Switch (Silicon/Germanium), Contour Rocker Switch (Scoop/Bump), Engage Footswitch, Contour Footswitch
Bypass Layout: True Bypass Switching
Power Requirements: 9VDC Negative Center Only (Do Not Exceed)
Current Draw: 100 mA
Dimensions: 4.75” × 3.5” × 2.0” (121 mm x 89 mm x 51 mm)
The Pigtronix Star Eater uses precision-matched analog transistor pairs to target the specific saturation point found in vintage fuzz hardware while avoiding the issues of component drift. The core circuit split offers two distinct historical flavors via a dedicated Voice rocker switch. Selecting the Germanium (Ge) setting provides a warm, compressed texture with soft clipping that reacts smoothly to instrument volume adjustments. Switching to Silicon (Si) alters the clipping threshold for an aggressive, wide-open character featuring hard clipping, extended sustain, and sharp transient response.
Downstream from the main gain section sits an active booster stage engineered explicitly to drive a secondary tone-shaping filter. This section is governed by a dedicated Contour rocker switch that toggles the fundamental frequency shape between Scoop and Bump profiles. When the Scoop mode is selected, the mid-range frequencies are attenuated to produce massive, modern wall-of-sound textures. Flipping the switch to Bump reintroduces mid-range presence to slice cleanly through complex live mixes, while the Sweep control fine-tunes the center frequency across the entire active spectrum.
To construct a foundational rhythm track with maximum low-end tracking and low-mid heft, plug your instrument into the Star Eater with the Voice switch set to Silicon and the Contour filter set to Scoop. Adjust the Hunger control to roughly 3 o'clock to maximize the internal gain staging without compressing your pick attack completely. This setting creates a wide, balanced stereo field for double-tracked heavy alternative or grunge rhythm parts, ensuring the sub-bass frequencies stay tight while the high-mid sizzle remains articulate.
For lead lines that require distinct frequency positioning and singing sustain, engage both the main fuzz and the secondary Contour footswitches. Move the Voice switch to Germanium to induce a liquid, compressed sag, and flip the Contour toggle to the Bump position. Slowly adjust the Sweep control until you find the resonant peak that aligns with your amplifier's mid-range focus. This configuration elevates your instrument above competing mid-range elements in a live ensemble without requiring a separate clean boost pedal.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: RUNS ON STANDARD 9VDC NEGATIVE CENTER POWER SUPPLY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN THIS PEDAL USING INTERNAL BATTERIES AS IT DOES NOT ACCEPT THEM. DO NOT EXCEED 9VDC OPERATION AS DOING SO CAN REVISE INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
