Featuring a textured red powder-coat, topped with our signature black engraved faceplate, a red jewel and solid aluminum control knobs; these Sputnik III’s drip with style. This limited edition run of 3 units are loaded with the first-run, fully handmade and hand-wired circuits.
Each pedal is signed and numbered, with a hand-hammered number tag on the enclosure.
Introducing the latest version of our flagship fuzz pedal, the Sputnik III. Complex textures, gritty crunch, beautiful sustain and character. It’s all there waiting for you to discover. As with all Spaceman pedals, the Sputnik fuzz series is an homage to the golden era of electronics and is brimming with vintage soul. Utilizing NOS Soviet germanium transistors and diode, we’ve gone to great lengths to ensure the Sputnik III lives up to the reputation of its predecessors.
The Sputnik III incorporates the best features of both previous pedals. The transformer based pickup simulation of the Sputnik II ensures that the Sputnik III will behave anywhere in your signal chain. The footswitch actuated DRIFT mode has also been taken from the Sputnik II and enhanced with optional momentary functionality. DRIFT mode and SCAN control allow you to unleash the fury and unpredictability of the Sputnik III. With careful use of playing dynamics and control settings, DRIFT mode can yield a nearly infinite range of truly unique sounds. The tone control is a mix of both its predecessors. The toggle switch offers mid-scooped and flat settings in conjunction with the wide-range CALIBRATE tone control. Relay based soft-touch switching provides more durability and flexibility than ever before. Housed in a durable cast aluminum enclosure, the mid-sized form factor allows for an enhancement in function over the original Sputnik, and an enhancement in practicality over the Sputnik II. Step into your inner world and discover a new wellspring of creativity and boundless possibility with the Sputnik III.
Handmade and hand-wired in Portland, Oregon, the Sputnik III features true-bypass relay switching via soft-touch footswitches. On top of the cast-aluminum enclosure sits a durable, engraved vinyl faceplate and jewel indicator light. This pedal is built to last a lifetime, both on Earth or in the vacuum of space.
