EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker

The EarthQuaker Barrows could scarcely be more straightforward to use: Each of the two controls has a clearly defined function, so sound shaping is never a chore. The Attack dials in distortion ranging from saturated tube-style crunch sounds all the way to aggressive chainsaw fuzz textures. The Level knob is also capable of more than meets the eye, finely adjusting the output volume so the pedal can be used both to give a guitar's sound a little colour and to really boost a dominant lead. The true bypass circuit ensures that any signal passing through when the device is off is left completely untouched, and there's also a red LED to indicate power status. Run off any standard 9V power supply, the slimline Fuzz Attacker will fit onto any pedalboard, however small or full it is. And as soon as it's switched on, it will deliver exactly that slightly compressed dynamic distortion that fuzz fans throughout the history of Rock music have loved.

EarthQuaker Devices was founded in 2004 by the musician Jamie Stillman, who had previously gathered years of experience in the world of music and sounds as the manager of a record label for Metal, Punk, and Shoegaze bands. Today, his innovative pedal designs are among the most in-demand and desirable devices in the boutique segment, attracting interest from a huge community of musicians. Stillman is now in charge of a sizeable team of developers and technicians, who are continuously working from their base in Akron, Ohio to expand their catalogue of hand-made effects pedals. EarthQuaker Devices are used by renowned artists like Paul Simon, Coldplay, Tom Bukovac, Idles, and The Black Keys.