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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.

Distortion

A distortion pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal used to add gain, saturation, and harmonic distortion to the guitar signal, resulting in a more aggressive and gritty tone. Distortion pedals are widely used across various music genres, particularly in rock, metal, punk, and alternative styles, to achieve heavier and more intense guitar tones.

Here are the key features and functions of a distortion pedal:

1. **Gain (or Drive)**: The gain control adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the guitar signal. Increasing the gain setting increases the level of saturation and overdrive, resulting in a more distorted and aggressive tone. Lower gain settings produce a cleaner sound with less distortion.

2. **Tone**: The tone control adjusts the frequency response of the distorted signal, allowing you to tailor the tonal characteristics of the distortion effect. Depending on the pedal, the tone control may boost or cut specific frequency ranges, such as bass, midrange, or treble, to shape the overall sound.

3. **Level (or Output)**: The level control adjusts the overall output volume of the distorted signal. This allows you to match the level of the distorted signal with the rest of your effects chain or amplifier, ensuring consistent volume levels when engaging the pedal.

4. **Mode (or Voice)**: Some distortion pedals feature multiple modes or voicings that offer different types of distortion or gain characteristics. These modes may include options such as “Vintage,” “Modern,” or “High Gain,” each providing a distinct tonal flavor and level of saturation.

Distortion pedals offer several benefits and creative uses for guitarists:

– **Increased Gain and Sustain**: By adding gain and saturation to the guitar signal, distortion pedals increase the overall volume and sustain of the instrument, allowing notes and chords to ring out longer and with more intensity.

– **Tonal Shaping**: Distortion pedals often include tone controls that allow you to shape the frequency response of the distorted signal. This allows you to dial in the desired amount of bass, midrange, and treble to suit your playing style and musical preferences.

– **Emphasis of Harmonics**: Distortion pedals emphasize the harmonics and overtones present in the guitar signal, resulting in a richer, more complex tone with added depth and character. This can make lead lines and solos stand out and cut through the mix more effectively.

– **Versatility and Flexibility**: Distortion pedals come in a wide range of styles and voicings, from mild overdrive to high-gain distortion. This versatility allows you to choose a pedal that best suits your playing style, musical genre, and tonal preferences.

Overall, distortion pedals are essential tools for guitarists seeking to achieve heavier, more aggressive, and saturated tones. Whether used subtly to add warmth and edge to clean tones or used more aggressively to create crushing distortion, distortion pedals can enhance your guitar tone and bring new dimensions to your playing.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Octave

An octave pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal that generates tones one or two octaves above or below the original signal. This effect can create a wide range of sonic textures, from thickening the sound to adding harmonies and creating synthetic basslines. Here’s how octave pedals work and some common features:

1. **Octave Up/Down**: Octave pedals typically offer the option to generate tones one octave above (octave up) or below (octave down) the original signal. Some advanced pedals may even offer both octave up and down simultaneously for more versatility.

2. **Blend Control**: Many octave pedals include a blend control, allowing you to adjust the mix between the original signal and the octave-generated signal. This feature enables you to dial in the perfect balance between the two for your desired effect.

3. **Tracking**: Tracking refers to how accurately the pedal follows the input signal and generates the octave. Higher-quality octave pedals have better tracking, meaning they accurately reproduce the pitch of the original note without latency or glitching.

4. **Polyphonic vs. Monophonic**: Some octave pedals are polyphonic, meaning they can accurately track multiple notes and chords played simultaneously. Monophonic pedals, on the other hand, work best with single notes and may struggle with chords.

5. **Sub-Octave**: In addition to octave up and down, some octave pedals offer a sub-octave effect, generating tones two octaves below the original signal. This can create deep, bass-like tones and add richness to your sound.

6. **Effects Loop**: Some octave pedals include an effects loop, allowing you to place other effects before or after the octave effect in the signal chain. This can open up creative possibilities for combining octave effects with other modulation or time-based effects.

7. **Expression Pedal Compatibility**: Certain octave pedals are compatible with expression pedals, which allow you to control parameters such as octave blend, pitch bend, or even the interval of the generated octave in real-time using your foot.

Octave pedals are widely used in various music genres, including rock, funk, jazz, and experimental music. Guitarists use them to create unique sounds, emulate basslines, and add depth and dimension to their playing. Whether you’re looking to thicken your tone, create harmonies, or explore new sonic territories, an octave pedal can be a valuable addition to your pedalboard.

Used

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EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 Distortion – Octave Up and Booster

£486.97 £486.87

Distortion pedal with a blendable analog octave up and a booster for instant earth-shaking Sunn O))) signature tones Version 3 of the popular Life Pedal designed in collaboration with Sunn O))) Features 3 different clipping options: Symmetrical Silicon Asymmetrical Silicon & LED

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EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2 Polyphonic Pitch Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal

£264.00 £260.08

Not for purists and/or tone hounds, there are no "natural sounds" that will come from this box Imagined to be wild and out of control and slightly imperfect while still tracking up and down the guitar neck without glitching out In conjunction with the Tracking control, the Magic creates wild pitch take offs and descents, chaos chorusing, shrieks, pixie trails and wealth of other general mayhem inducing noises The Rainbow Machine can be used on bass, keys, vocals or anything else you can dream up New Flexi-Switch silent relay based switching allows for traditional latching or momentary operation Made with care by human hands in Akron, Ohio

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EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal

£119.99

Gives your signal extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retains all of the natural nuances and character of your amplifier. Two distinct clipping modes that are both exceptionally responsive to playing dynamics: Germanium and Silicon Germanium mode delivers a softer, more rounded response with tamed highs and lower output. Silicon mode delivers a brighter, more modern response with higher output.

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EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things Guitar Effects Pedalboard Reconciler

£289.63

Use as many pedals as you'd like without tone-suck; eliminate volume pedal tone-suck by using any expression pedal to control volume Quickly and easily bypass or engage All of your effects with one click Use Flexi-Switch technology with every pedal in your setup Use multiple amps without phase issues, ground loops, or extra noise Tidy up your rig, shorten cable runs, and reduce tone loss by keeping all inputs and outputs in one location

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EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle Analog Octave Up Guitar Effects Pedal

£155.49

A classic analog octave up effect that features the very same octave from the beloved Hoof Reaper pedal but in a stand-alone unit Adds an excellent, swelling octave up to anything your heart desires Pair it with your favorite fuzz, put it in front of another octave up, or throw it in the effects loop of a delay and marvel at what happens It has no complicated controls; just hit the switch and go for it The octave up effect will become much more pronounced when using your neck pickup and playing above the 12th fret Made with care by human hands in Akron, Ohio

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