Carl Martin Purple Moon

Carl regularly spends some of his spare time listening to his old records from the 60’s and 70’s. More often than not, he will find a record or artist that inspires him to create a new pedal. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 records or artists to fully develop an idea!

Think back to Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsies, Robin Trower’s Bridge of Sighs, or almost anything by David Gilmour, and then open your creative mind to the Purple Moon!

A Pedal Designed for Creative Guitarists

It has taken a couple of years on the bench for Carl to be satisfied, as the Purple Moon was developed with very creative guitarists in mind. This is the only True Bypass, all-analog Vibe with Fuzz, and it’s your ticket to recreating the same classic guitar sounds that inspired Carl.

Like the rest of the pedals in the Vintage Series, the Purple Moon features:

• A die-cast case with its own special color.
• Mini knobs for ease of use.
• High-quality switching and bright visible LEDs.

Note: We recommend using a quality regulated power supply for maximum response.

Key Features of the Purple Moon

• Vintage-style fuzz combined with classic vibe-style modulation for rich, expressive tones.
• Fuzz circuit delivers organic, musical saturation with natural note bloom and chord movement.
• Modulation section offers Speed and Depth controls for everything from subtle width to psychedelic textures.
• Separate Level controls for fuzz and overall output ensure easy balancing in any setup.
• Fully analog, true bypass design housed in a compact, road-ready enclosure for reliable performance.

Capturing the Sounds of an Era

The Purple Moon was created from a deep dive into the sounds that shaped an era. Instead of recreating a single pedal or circuit, the idea was to capture a broader feel — the combination of fuzz saturation and swirling modulation that defined so many expressive guitar parts from the late 60s and 70s.

Fuzz Circuit:

• Delivers rich harmonic content with a raw, organic response.
• Stays musical rather than abrasive.
• Notes bloom naturally, and chords retain movement instead of collapsing into compression.

Modulation Section:

• Adds motion and depth.
• Speed and Depth controls allow for subtle movement or pronounced, pulsing textures.
• Used lightly, it adds dimension and width; pushed harder, it becomes unmistakably expressive and psychedelic.

Separate Level Controls:

• Balance the fuzz and overall output easily in different setups.
• Whether used as a featured sound or blended into a larger pedal chain, the Purple Moon remains controllable and responsive.

Built for Performance

The Purple Moon is a fully analog design with true bypass switching, housed in a compact, road-ready enclosure. It’s designed for players who see effects as part of the instrument — not just something added at the end of the signal chain.

Specifications

• Circuit Type: Analog
• Bypass Type: True Bypass
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 200 Ω
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54 dB
• Input: 1 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Jack
• Output: 1 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Jack
• Power Supply: 9V DC (Regulated)
• Power Consumption: Max. 62 mA
• Recommended Power Supply: 9V DC, 100 mA minimum (not included)
• Connector: 2.1 mm, center negative
• Battery Operation: Not supported
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 60 × 115 × 50 mm / 2.36" × 4.53" × 1.97"
• Net Weight: 0.34 kg / 0.75 lbs

For more details, check the manual or specifications sheet.