Greek effects pedal brand Crazy Tube Circuits has released the “Triptychon,” which condenses the essence of vintage tone into a single unit, along with the “XT footswitch,” a dedicated footswitch designed to expand its functionality.
The “Triptychon” is an innovative pedal that integrates three independent elements that shape electric guitar tone: fuzz, harmonic shaping, and amplifier drive. It reproduces the distinctive compression and rich harmonics created by feeding fuzz or boost into a driven amp, just like on classic albums.
By combining four distinct fuzz voices reminiscent of legendary circuits like the Fuzz Face and Tone Bender with a sharp treble boost, an upper octave, and a drive section that simulates the behavior of an amplifier itself, it enables a truly trinity-like approach to tone creation.
At its core, the pedal employs custom-designed silicon transistors, achieving both the delicate touch response characteristic of germanium and stability unaffected by temperature changes. Furthermore, it features an anti-buffer circuit that restores the impedance interaction often lost in modern pedalboard setups, maintaining the same dynamics as a direct guitar connection even when used with wireless systems or through a buffer.
In addition, when used with the simultaneously released “XT footswitch,” the drive section can be controlled completely independently, supporting more flexible and intuitive performances.
This highly anticipated new model is the culmination of Crazy Tube Circuits’ deep respect for vintage gear and innovative engineering. Be sure to check out its outstanding sound quality, which embodies every guitarist’s dream!

Crazy Tube Circuits / Triptychon
Crazy Tube Circuits / XT footswitch