EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2
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EarthQuaker Devices
Acapulco Gold V2
Product Info
Article Number:
406047
Brand:
EarthQuaker Devices
Model:
Acapulco Gold V2
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Acapulco Gold V2 nails the raw, aggressive power amp distortion of a vintage Sunn amplifier. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a focused, high-gain tone for rock, stoner, and heavier genres – think a controlled fuzz with serious bite. It’s a simple, powerful pedal for those who want a specific sound and don't need a million knobs.
Product Description
- EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2
- Effects pedal
- Power Amp Style Distortion Pedal
- Based on the power amp distortion of the Sunn Amp Vintage Model T
- Severe distortion up to the 'Fuzz'
- Reacts very dynamically
- 1 unlabeled output volume control
- Bypass footswitch
- Noiseless relay-based soft-touch circuit
- Status LED
- Front-side 6.3 mm mono-jack inputs / outputs
- Metal housing
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm hollow plug
- polarity (-) inside
- not included)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 128 x 66 x 57 mm
- Power consumption 30 mA
- Hand-made in USA
PROS
- • Sunn T-amp emulation delivers thick, saturated distortion tones
- • Relay-based bypass offers truly noiseless switching and a smooth feel
- • Metal enclosure provides robust build quality for gigging
- • Dynamic response reacts beautifully to playing intensity and volume
CONS
- • Single volume control limits tonal sculpting possibilities
- • Limited versatility; excels at high-gain sounds, less suited for clean tones
- • Size (128x66x57mm) can be a constraint on smaller pedalboards
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Power Amp Style Distortion (Sunn T-amp emulation)
Controls
Single unlabeled Volume control
Bypass Type
Noiseless Relay-based
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Power Supply (2.1mm x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections
Two 6.3mm Mono-Jack Inputs / Outputs
Dimensions
128mm x 66mm x 57mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the core distortion character but lacks the full frequency response and headroom of a real Sunn T-amp, offering a more manageable and affordable version.
While technically possible, it's primarily designed for guitar; bass tones will be heavily distorted and may lack definition unless paired with careful EQ.
It’s a deliberate design choice to simplify the user experience and focus on the core distortion sound – less tweaking, more playing.
