Fulltone OCD version / serial number question.

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Long story short:

Recently sold a OCD V4. Looked like this: Red LED, arrows circling the knobs, "made in California" tagline.
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Had sellers remorse, and bought another V4 used from a member on another forum. It arrives, and it looks like this:
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No arrows, blue LED, no "made in california" tagline.

Plugged it in, and it sounds EXACTLY like a V3 that I used to own. Lots and lots of bass, less mids, sizzly top. According to a website source, the serial number on this "mystery pedal" would make it a V4. But it looks, sounds, and smells like a V3.

Anyone have any idea what the f*ck version this is?

I'm afraid the seller won't take it back, and I'm stuck with a pedal that I don't want or need or like.
 
When I had mine, the circuit board inside was labeled v1.4, assuming this meant version 4. Easy enough to check, since the bottom was held on with thumb screws. :thumbsup:
 
This board looks like the V3 board. Has "Fulltone USA" printed off to the left of the drive knob, not in the center like the V4.
 
I love my Version 1 #467 never heard any of the other versions don't care too Version 1 is awesome :thumbsup:
 
Does that mean V4's are better? I was going to get one a while ago, really liked the sound and versatility. Is the only thing different about the V4 the taper on the gain pot or something?
 
V4 is when they moved to asymmetrical clipping, more alive and dynamic.

"Anything serial # 16,061 and higher IS THE NEWEST VERSION regardless of cosmetics, screws, or LED color. V1.4 has more even harmonics, sweeter top-end, and a different Taper on the volume pot to make it more friendly."

Both of mine are V4. Old print, old board, but V4 specs.

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Update: I took some pictures, and emailed fulltone, describing the components inside, and their tech emailed me back: it IS in fact, a true Version 4!

Apparently, the early runs of the V4's used the V3 boards and enclosures.

Manufactureres with a bazillion versions of their pedals make me nuts!!!!!!
 
i have your old version 4

i must admit

it is by far, my favorite booster!


i freaking love it.

sounds fabulous in front of everything i put it.

egnater

soldano

marhsall.


did i say that i feaking love it! :rock:
 
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