United States · Est. 1991
Fulltone
Pioneering boutique brand that helped create the modern boutique pedal market. OCD is one of the most popular overdrives ever built.
About the brand
Fulltone was founded in Los Angeles in 1991 by Michael Fuller, making it one of the earliest boutique pedal companies. Fuller's approach — hand-wired circuits, premium components, obsessive attention to component selection — set the template that the entire boutique industry has since followed.
The OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Drive) is the best-selling Fulltone product and one of the most versatile overdrives ever made. Its HP/LP switch allows it to go from an almost fuzz-like saturation to a bright, spanky push. The Full-Drive 2 is similarly beloved among blues and country players.
Note: Michael Fuller's company faced significant controversy following public statements in 2020, and Fulltone has since stopped operations. The legacy pedals — OCD, Full-Drive 2, Clyde Deluxe Wah — remain in wide use and on the used market, and the designs have influenced countless boutique builders.
Key facts
- One of the first boutique pedal companies, founded in 1991
- OCD: one of the most versatile and widely used overdrives ever made
- Fuller's hand-wired approach set the boutique industry standard
- Full-Drive 2 and Clyde Deluxe Wah equally iconic designs
Iconic pedals
OCD
Versatile overdrive and distortion with HP/LP switch that changes the tonal response from bright to dark. One of the most popular and versatile overdrives ever made.
Full-Drive 2
Two-channel overdrive with built-in boost. First channel produces transparent overdrive, second adds extra clipping. Reference in blues and country.
Clyde Deluxe Wah
High-quality wah based on the original Vox Clyde McCoy design with voice and mode controls that allow adapting the wah character to any style.
Notable musicians
- Mike Campbell · OCD, Full-Drive
- Josh Klinghoffer · OCD
- Andy Timmons · OCD, Full-Drive
- Eric Johnson · Full-Drive