pigtronix STAR EATER User manual

STAR EATER
User’s Guide
All contents © Bond Audio LLC 2022

CONTENTS
03
Introduction
04
Explanation of Controls
05
Fundamental Tones
06
Warranty
07
Contact Information

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FUZZ SCULPTOR WITH AN APPETITE.
Star Eater is an all-analog, dual footswitch super-jumbo Fuzz with a footswitchable booster
and variable filter stage, allowing players to easily sculpt a massive array of inspiring,
unique fuzz tones. On the fuzz side, newly-available, precision-matched transistor pairs
are utilized to ensure that each and every unit is perfectly dialed in to “the sweet spot”
that can be so elusive to find in vintage pedals. A rocker switch provides your choice
of Germanium or Silicon color. Downstream from the fuzz, a powerful booster stage
drives the filter in the Star Eater. Scoop and Bump voicings for the filter can be selected
via a rocker switch, drastically changing the frequency response of the Sweep control
throughout its entire range. Built to last and designed to inspire, the Star Eater brings a
unique approach and a new standard of performance to the world of boutique fuzz pedals.
Runs on standard 9VDC.

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EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS
Engage: Press to engage the fuzz. When turned off, this switch provides True Bypass for
the entire unit.
Contour: Press to turn on the filter stage located aer the fuzz section.
Hunger: Determines the amount of gain in the fuzz.
Volume: Determines the output level of the fuzz.
Footswitches
Knobs

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Sweep: Sets the frequency response of the filter. Note: The Sweep knob is only active when
the Contour footswitch has been turned on.
Voice: Selects between Silicon (Si) and Germanium (Ge) diode clipping in the fuzz circuit.
Contour: Changes the shape of the tone.
Rocker Switches
Star Eater requires a negative tip, 9VDC power supply.
Star Eater does not take batteries.
Here are the six fundamental tones that Star Eater offers.
Start with one of these and adjust knobs to taste for a multitude of sounds.
FUNDAMENTAL TONES
CONTOUR
TONE DESCRIPTIONSCOOPBUMPCONTOURENGAGE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SiGe
Spongy, bold, and warm
Tighter and more aggressive
Focused, articulate, and bright
Punchy w/ lots of overtones
Early 90s massive wall of sound
Big and fat w/ accentuated mids
VOICE

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Your new Pigtronix product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
1 year from the original date of purchase. Warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser of
a registered Pigtronix product, subject to the limitations contained in this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF PIGTRONIX PRODUCTS
BOUGHT ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2020 ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED
TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. IN ORDER TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY, AND AS A CONDITION
PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE
OR SALES RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL REQUESTS FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE— YOU MAY
SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPT ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER THE PRODUCT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE, YOUR PRODUCT WILL NOT BE SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY.
If your product is destroyed, lost or damaged beyond repair while in the possession of Pigtronix for
repair, Pigtronix will replace that product with one of the same or most similar style of a value not
in excess of the original purchase price of your pedal. Any insurance covering the pedal, including
but not limited to collector’s value insurance, must be carried by you at your expense.
This warranty covers the cost of both labor and materials on repairs deemed necessary by our
Customer Service Representative.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
• Any product that has been altered or modified in any way or upon which the serial number has
been tampered with or altered.
• Any product whose warranty has been altered or upon which false information has been given.
• Any product that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation.
• The subjective issue of tonal characteristics.
• Shipping damages of any kind.
• Any product that has been subjected to extremes of humidity or temperature
• Normal wear and tear
• Any product that has been purchased from an unauthorized dealer, or upon which unauthorized
repair or service has been performed.
PIGTRONIX LIMITED WARRANTY

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PIGTRONIX MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. ALL IMPLIED,
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED
AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND/OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THAT THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. PIGTRONIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION. DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OR DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, EVEN IF
PIGTRONIX OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES, AND PIGTRONIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSES, CLAIMS, OR SUITS
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
Steps To File for Warranty Coverage:
1. Register your new guitar at http://pigtronix.com/warranty
2. Complete the warranty request form available at http://pigtronix.com/support and we will
handle it from there!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
Bond Audio LLC
141 W 28th St, Floor 4
New York, NY, 10001
Phone
631-331-7447
Email
[email protected]
Warranty Service Email
[email protected]
Warranty Contact Form
pigtronix.com/warranty
Website
pigtronix.com
YouTube
youtube.com/pigtronix
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