LIMITED TIME — 15% OFF: Now $152.99 (Reg. $179.99)
The Way Huge Smalls Blue Hippo MkIII is Jeorge Tripps' take on one of the most beloved chorus circuits ever built — an analog BBD-driven mod box that delivers the liquidy, whirling '80s textures the original blue-boxed chorus is famous for, now with added vibrato mode and true hard-wire bypass switching in a compact, board-friendly Smalls enclosure. Whether you're chasing lush, warm chorus swirl, a spinning Leslie approximation, or tape-like vibrato seasickness at extreme settings, the Blue Hippo MkIII covers it all with two knobs, one switch, and zero compromise. New Old Stock, now 15% off at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.
The Blue Hippo MkIII is built around an analog BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) circuit — the same technology that powered the classic chorus and vibrato effects of the 1970s and '80s, and the reason those sounds have a warmth, liquidity, and organic movement that digital modulation simply cannot replicate. Jeorge Tripps' take on the iconic blue-boxed chorus preserves the essential character of that circuit — the juicy, whirling Leslie-style approximations, the lush wash of shimmer that sits beautifully under clean and lightly driven tones, and the subtle wobble that adds life and movement without overwhelming the fundamental guitar signal.
A flip of the vibrato switch transforms the Blue Hippo MkIII into a capable vibrato pedal — delivering tape-like pitch wobble that ranges from a subtle, gentle bounce dialed back past two o'clock to full seasick, seasick-inducing depth at extreme settings. The transition between chorus and vibrato is immediate and useful, making the Blue Hippo MkIII genuinely two pedals in one without any of the complexity that usually comes with dual-function designs. Speed and Depth controls cover all the ground you need for both modes, and a blinking blue LED indicates modulation rate at a glance — practical and visually distinctive in equal measure.
True hard-wire bypass switching is one of the MkIII's most important practical upgrades — a bypass design that physically routes the signal around the circuit when disengaged, better preserving signal integrity across the full chain compared to standard true bypass implementations. At just 12mA current draw, the Blue Hippo MkIII is one of the most power-supply-friendly analog modulation pedals available, making it easy to run alongside a full board of pedals without straining a standard power supply. The Smalls metal enclosure with jumbo knobs and iconic Way Huge graphics delivers the full visual and tactile impact of a full-size Way Huge pedal in a format that fits comfortably on any pedalboard — exactly as Bob Cedro of Dunlop/Way Huge put it: "Everything the big one was, except smaller."
Analog BBD Chorus Circuit The Blue Hippo MkIII's Bucket Brigade Device circuit delivers the warm, liquidy, organic chorus modulation of classic analog pedals — lush '80s-style swirl, juicy Leslie-approximation whirl, and the natural movement that only analog BBD technology produces. No digital approximation, no aliasing, no sterile modulation — just the real thing.
Switchable Vibrato Mode A single switch transforms the Blue Hippo MkIII from chorus to vibrato instantly — covering subtle bounce at moderate settings and full tape-like pitch seasickness at extreme depth and speed combinations. Two distinct modulation effects in one compact enclosure with no additional complexity.
True Hard-Wire Bypass Switching The MkIII's true hard-wire bypass physically routes the signal around the circuit when disengaged — a bypass implementation that better preserves signal integrity than standard true bypass, keeping the guitar's tone clean and uncolored when the effect is off.
Simple Speed and Depth Controls with Rate LED Two knobs cover all the essential modulation shaping for both chorus and vibrato modes, while a blinking blue LED indicates the current modulation rate at a glance — keeping the interface simple and immediately readable on a dark stage.
12mA Current Draw — Power Supply Friendly At just 12mA, the Blue Hippo MkIII is one of the most efficient analog modulation pedals available — easy to run on any standard pedalboard power supply alongside a full complement of other pedals without voltage sag or current shortage.
Way Huge Smalls Form Factor The compact Smalls metal enclosure with jumbo knobs and iconic Way Huge graphics delivers the full visual and tonal impact of the full-size Blue Hippo in a board-friendly footprint — as Bob Cedro of Dunlop/Way Huge described it: "Everything the big one was, except smaller."
Note: 9V DC power supply sold separately.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Smalls Blue Hippo MkIII |
| Pedal Type | Chorus / Vibrato |
| Circuit Type | Analog BBD |
| Controls | Speed, Depth, Vibrato Switch |
| Inputs | 1× 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1× 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes (Hard-Wire) |
| Power Source | 9V DC Negative Tip (sold separately) |
| Battery | 1× 9V |
| Power Usage | 12mA |
| Height | 2.5" |
| Width | 3.25" |
| Depth | 4.78" |
| Condition | New Old Stock |
| Manufacturer Part # | WM61 |
| Regular Price | $179.99 |
| Sale Price | $152.99 (15% Off) |
The Way Huge Smalls Blue Hippo MkIII is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls at 15% off — just $152.99 on New Old Stock while this discounted inventory lasts. Analog BBD chorus this good at this price doesn't come around often. Stop in to try it or reach out online to grab yours before it's gone.