The Fulltone OCD-Ge Germanium Obsessive Compulsive Drive is a limited Custom Shop version of the legendary OCD overdrive, featuring a specially modified clipping circuit with two MOSFETs and two carefully selected Germanium diodes. Designed to provide a more expressive, tube-like response, the OCD-Ge delivers enhanced definition, sustain, dynamics, and focused single-note articulation.
Unlike conventional overdrive circuits that reference clipping components to ground, the OCD design uses MOSFETs configured as hard clippers to a voltage reference, contributing to its distinctive touch sensitivity and dynamic response.
Germanium-Enhanced OCD Tone
The OCD-Ge builds on the classic OCD circuit with the addition of two Germanium diodes, creating a distinctive tonal character with a softer, more organic feel. Compared with the standard OCD design, this Custom Shop version offers:
- More defined note articulation
- A more tube-like playing response
- Expanded dynamic range
- Increased sustain
- More focused single-note tones
- Responsive and expressive overdrive character
The result is an overdrive that reacts naturally to picking dynamics while retaining the clarity and punch expected from the OCD platform.
Custom Shop Design
The OCD-Ge is not only a special version electronically but also visually distinctive. Its Metallic Teal finish with a chrome undercoat changes from blue to green depending on the lighting and viewing angle. A contrasting blue LED completes the Custom Shop aesthetic.
Like other Fulltone pedals, the OCD-Ge is built in the USA.
Key Features:
- Fulltone OCD-Ge Germanium Custom Shop overdrive
- Based on the classic OCD circuit
- Two MOSFET clipping devices
- Two selected Germanium diodes
- Voltage-reference clipping configuration
- More tube-like overdrive response
- Enhanced note definition and articulation
- Wider dynamic range
- Increased sustain
- Focused single-note response
- Highly responsive to playing dynamics
- Metallic Teal finish with chrome undercoat
- Color-changing appearance depending on light and angle
- Blue LED indicator
- Built in the USA
The Fulltone OCD-Ge is an excellent choice for guitarists and collectors looking for a specialized, Germanium-equipped version of the classic OCD overdrive, combining its familiar dynamic response with greater warmth, sustain, definition, and a distinctive Custom Shop finish.
