EarthQuaker Devices Bellows Legacy Reissue Fuzz Driver Pedal

£139.00

This is the EarthQuaker Devices Bellows Legacy Reissue Fuzz Driver Pedal from EarthQuaker Devices, listed in Fuzz Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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The EarthQuaker Devices Bellows Legacy Reissue Fuzz Driver brings back a cult favourite in a compact modern enclosure. Based on the original Bellows design from EarthQuakers early years this transistor-based fuzz delivers everything from edge-of-breakup grit to blown-out vintage fuzz. Its simple two-control layout keeps operation intuitive while the rich tonal range makes it far more versatile than its minimalist appearance suggests. Inspired by the response of non-master-volume amplifiers Bellows captures the feel and dynamics of a cranked vintage amp with remarkable authenticity. The Drive control determines how hard the signal hits the input stage moving from mellow amp-like breakup through classic rock overdrive and into saturated fuzz territory. Meanwhile the unique Level control adjusts output by setting the transistors bias voltage contributing to the pedals distinctive voice and touch sensitivity. Although designed primarily for guitar Bellows performs equally well with bass delivering growling low-end character and aggressive high-gain textures. It can even add grit and personality to keyboards and other instruments making it a versatile creative tool.

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EarthQuaker Devices

In the current JustPedals catalogue, EarthQuaker Devices is represented by Octave Pedals, Fuzz Pedals and Overdrive Pedals. Current listings include Organizer V2, Hoof Fuzz V2 and Buffer/Splitter. That makes the range relevant to players looking for drive, gain and clipping, plus time-based effects and ambience. Check each model for its exact circuit or processing platform, controls, power requirements and connections, particularly where the catalogue includes both pedals and supporting gear.

Category

Fuzz Pedals

Fuzz drives the signal into extreme clipping, often flattening the waveform and generating a thick spectrum of harmonics. Transistor type, bias, input loading and tone filtering create markedly different responses, from loose and velvety to gated, spluttering or octave-rich. Some circuits interact strongly with pickup impedance and guitar volume, while others include buffers or blends for a more consistent response.

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Bass

Voiced or equipped to retain low-frequency fundamentals and the higher headroom of a bass signal. Clean blends, crossovers and bass-specific filter ranges can preserve weight and articulation while the effected portion adds harmonics, movement or ambience.

Vocal

Designed for microphone-level signals and the frequency, dynamics and feedback behaviour of the human voice. Input gain, balanced connections, phantom power and pitch tracking may be provided so effects respond correctly before the signal reaches a mixer or PA.