Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas Sustainar Fuzz Pedal

Name: Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas Sustainar Fuzz Pedal
Brand: EarthQuaker Devices
SKU: EQDHIZU
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £169.99

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Description
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Description

The Earthquaker Hizumitas Sustainar Fuzz is a faithful recreation of the Elk BM Sustainar, the go-to distortion pedal for Japanese guitarist Wata. As one third of the genre-bending Japanese experimental band Boris, Wata has made a career or mixing killer riffs, searing melodic leads and controlled walls of feedback for almost three decades.

The Hizumitas delivers crushingly heavy distortion and fuzz tones with a smooth sustain and an underlying grit that sounds like the speakers are about to blow up! With incredible clarity and note definition, the Hizumitas is dynamic and versatile and responds to your playing excellently. Featuring an all-analogue signal path and true bypass circuitry, the Hizumitas is aggressive, yet articulate and is guaranteed to add a uniquely different dimension to your setup.

Controls

The Sustain control has a wide range of saturation, meaning even small changes will significantly affect the overall tone. Hizumitas responds excellently to all types of pickups and playing dynamics. Your power chords will sound huge and heavy, while open chords will be dynamic with fantastic note separation, and single note leads will come across smooth and powerful, especially with the neck pickup.

The Tone control can drastically change the character of the distortion in conjunction with the tone. Bass frequencies are boosted clockwise, and treble frequencies are boosted counter clockwise. The tone control can go from an aggressive mid-range grind to piercing highs as you turn it anti-clockwise. As you turn it clockwise, the mids become less present, the highs are tamed, and a humongous, thundering low end comes to the forefront. The Volume control offers massive output gain with unity at around 9-10 o'clock and beyond that, prepare to hear and feel the power of Hizumitas!

Features

Faithful sonic recreation of Wata from Boris’ crushing go-to fuzz: the Elk BM Sustainar
Offers loads of heavy distortion and smooth sustain with an underlying grit
Excellent response to different pickup types and playing dynamics
Unique Tone and Sustain controls greatly impact the distortion’s character
Offers plenty of output Volume – unity is around 9-10 o’clock; everything above that is set to destroy
All-analog signal path
True bypass
Silent relay-based switching
Powered by regular 9 V DC PSU (centre -, 2,1 mm, ~10 mA current draw)

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg

Brand

EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices is renowned for its innovative and high-quality guitar effects pedals. Some of their most popular products include the Avalanche Run, a versatile stereo reverb and delay pedal, and the Afterneath, known for its unique and atmospheric reverb sounds. The Hoof Fuzz is another favorite, offering rich, creamy fuzz tones, while the Plumes delivers a fresh take on the classic overdrive pedal. Each pedal is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail in Akron, Ohio, and is celebrated for both its robust build and distinctive sound-shaping capabilities.

We are pleased to offer a wide selection of EarthQuaker Devices products for sale online in the UK, with efficient postage options available. Whether you’re looking for the lush modulations of the Sea Machine chorus or the dynamic range of the Dispatch Master delay and reverb, our inventory is well-stocked to meet your needs. Browse our extensive catalog to find the perfect addition to your pedalboard, and enjoy the convenience of having these exceptional pedals delivered straight to your door.

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Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Fuzz

A fuzz pedal is one of the earliest and most aggressive forms of distortion, turning your clean guitar signal into a thick, saturated wall of sound. It works by clipping the waveform almost flat, creating a compressed, gritty tone full of harmonic overtones. The result is raw, unruly, and unmistakable — from the sputtering breakup of vintage germanium circuits to the searing sustain of modern silicon designs. Fuzz pedals react strongly to your guitar’s volume and pickup choice, making them dynamic tools for expressive players.

Whether you’re chasing the classic tones of Hendrix and the Smashing Pumpkins or exploring heavy, experimental textures, fuzz remains a favourite for its personality and unpredictability. It can sound smooth and sustaining, or wild and velcro-like, depending on how it’s set up. A good fuzz pedal cuts through the mix while adding thickness and attitude, turning any riff or lead line into something bold and unmistakably alive.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.

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