Best EarthQuaker Devices Distortion Pedals 2025

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Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Punk For Grunge For Hard Rock For Alternative

BRANDS: Electro Harmonix Harley Benton JHS Pedals MXR Boss Wampler Tone City tc electronic EarthQuaker Devices British Pedal Company Walrus Audio Keeley Joyo J. Rockett Audio Designs Wren & Cuff Behringer Origin Effects JAM pedals Xotic Mythos Pedals Marshall Crazy Tube Circuits Mooer Fulltone Cornerstone Z.Vex Warm Audio Tubesteader Revv Maxon KMA Audio Machines Fender Dunlop Digitech Way Huge Strymon Old Blood Noise Endeavors Mad Professor LPD Pedals Kasleder Ibanez Harby Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3

by EarthQuaker Devices

Punk Rock Grunge

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Wide range of gain levels

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortion / Boost with adjustable Octave-Up...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 554207

$439

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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2

by EarthQuaker Devices

Metal Hard Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Adds sustain and compression

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Battery drain in active pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2Effects pedalGermanium / Silicon Hybrid FuzzGermanium / silicon transistor hybrid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 406288

$263

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EarthQuaker Devices Gary Red Brown LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Red Brown LTD

by EarthQuaker Devices

Hard Rock Alternative Grunge

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Red Brown LTDEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzz / OverdriveRed Brown limited...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 607867

$270

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EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea - Low End Fuzz Driver - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea - Low End Fuzz Driver

by EarthQuaker Devices

Rock Punk Metal

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Wide range of gain levels
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Can cause feedback at high volumes

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea - Low End Fuzz DriverEffect Pedal for Electric BassFuzzDeveloped with James Murphy (LCD...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612668

$241

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EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive

by EarthQuaker Devices

Hard Rock Metal Grunge

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and metal tones
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• May add unwanted noise

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzz / OverdriveDeveloped with Lee Kiernan from...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 604430

$274

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EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD

by EarthQuaker Devices

Hard Rock Metal Punk

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTDEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLimited Edition - limited to 1000 pieces...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 600348

$197

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EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder

by EarthQuaker Devices

Metal Alternative Grunge

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Requires careful EQ adjustment
• May add unwanted noise

EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal ShredderEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLow to Medium Gain...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 469712

$143

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EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

by EarthQuaker Devices

Hard Rock Punk Metal

Key Feature:

• Enhances amp overdrive

✓ PROS

• Wide range of gain levels
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Can cause feedback at high volumes

EarthQuaker Devices Devices Special CrankerEffect PedalBoost / Medium-Gain OverdriveGives the signal extra grit and a...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543571

$142

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EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio Distortion

by EarthQuaker Devices

Metal Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds sustain and compression

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Battery drain in active pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio DistortionEffect PedalOverdrive / DistortionExtremely interactive medium-high...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 578955

$184

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EarthQuaker Devices White Light V2 Overdrive LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices White Light V2 Overdrive LTD

by EarthQuaker Devices

Alternative Grunge Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Requires careful EQ adjustment
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices White Light V2 Overdrive LTDEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveLimited to 2000 units...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 562649

$208

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EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Rancho De La - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Rancho De La

by EarthQuaker Devices

Alternative Punk Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Rancho De LaEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarSilicon FuzzLimited Rancho De La Luna...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620474

$241

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EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2

by EarthQuaker Devices

Hard Rock Grunge Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds sustain and compression

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2Effects pedalPower Amp Style Distortion PedalBased on the power amp distortion of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 406047

$186

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EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

by EarthQuaker Devices

Grunge Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Enhances amp overdrive

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• May add unwanted noise
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices HizumitasEffect PedalFuzz / SustainerDesigned for Wata by the legendary Japanese band BorisA...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 531119

$219

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EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder

by EarthQuaker Devices

Grunge Metal Punk

Key Feature:

• Adds sustain and compression

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and metal tones
• Enhances amp overdrive

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal ShredderEffect Pedal for Electric BassBass overdriveBased on a modified plumeDeep...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 583306

$153

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EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder

by EarthQuaker Devices

Alternative Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Can cause feedback at high volumes

EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S ShredderEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLow to medium gain overdriveInnovative...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 579934

$142

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How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced distortion pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder

EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder

How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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