EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2

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EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2

EarthQuaker Devices

Acapulco Gold V2

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 406047
Model: Acapulco Gold V2
Price: $185.90

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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.

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