Electro-Harmonix POG (2005)
A polyphonic octave generator guitar effects pedal introduced in 2005. It is now discontinued and sought after for its layered pitch-shifting.
Overview
The Electro-Harmonix POG, short for Polyphonic Octave Generator, came out in 2005. It brought polyphonic pitch-shifting to a wider audience of guitarists. Players could stack tones across multiple octaves and get anything from shimmering jangle to synth-like textures. The original POG has since been discontinued and replaced by a series of successors: the POG2, POG3, MICRO POG, Pico POG, and POG Nano. It is still sought after for its sound and its influence on later pitch-shifting pedals.
Specifications
| Original Price | $298 |
| Features | True-bypass footswitches, heavy duty steel chassis, status LEDs, switchable low-pass filter, three-octave |
| Current Market Price | from $200.00 |
Context
The POG made polyphonic octave generation accessible to average players. It led to a handful of follow-up models, including the ultra-compact POG2 and the MICRO POG. The latest is the POG3, unveiled in August 2024. With the original discontinued, it has become a collectible.
Market
The original Electro-Harmonix POG is discontinued and considered expensive on the used market, with units available from $200.00. At least one sales listing gave it SKU 70ELE092. User descriptions point to its great sound and versatility in tone shaping.
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