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EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar Pedal

Fuzz/Sustain Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar with Volume, Sustain, and Tone Controls
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Speaker-ripping Fuzz and Sustain

The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas fuzz sustainer pedal puts the explosive guitar textures of Wata (of Boris fame) on your pedalboard. It's based on Wata's favored Elk BM Sustainar pedal, delivering "heavy saturation with a gritty edge and massive bottom while maintaining a clear and dynamic tone." Leveraging volume, sustain (fuzz), and tone controls, Hizumitas serves up a wide tonal range to explore, from dark and gloomy grind to bright, incisive fuzz. Plus, Hizumitas remains clear and articulate even at heavy fuzz settings, and even complex chords retain excellent note separation. Between its generous amount of gain on tap and its wide-ranging tone control, the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas will satisfy your need for savage fuzz tone.

Ferocious fuzz tone

An experimental rock trio hailing from Japan, Boris are known for their amazingly versatile sound, which combines elements of noise rock, psychedelia, and droning soundscapes. This potent hybrid is driven largely by Wata's tenacious guitar tone. Wata sent her fuzz pedal of choice, the Elk BM Sustainar pedal, to EarthQuaker Devices to re-create it for the masses. Her particular pedal packs a distinct sonic signature, with a present and articulate sound that retains clarity and dynamic response even at high-gain levels. If you've been searching for a searing fuzz pedal with that speaker-tearing character, Sweetwater is sure you'll be impressed with the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas fuzz pedal.

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar Pedal Features:

  • Fuzz/sustain effects pedal based on the Elk BM Sustainar pedal favored by Wata from Boris
  • Volume control offers plenty of output level; unity gain is around 9 o'clock
  • Sustain control covers a wide saturation range, with excellent clarity and dynamic response throughout
  • Tone control emphasizes bass as you turn it counterclockwise, emphasizes treble clockwise
  • All-analog signal path with silent relay true bypass switching

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Fuzz
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes, Relay Switching
  • EQ: Tone Control
  • Controls: Sustain
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 10mA
  • Height: 2.25"
  • Width: 2.50"
  • Depth: 4.75"
  • Weight: 0.93 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EQDHIZUV1USA

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Rated 5/5

Absolute ripper

The big muff is the core of my sound, having been using Rams Heads for years I wanted to branch out but not to far. The Wata delivers, it has more mids but still stays true to it roots with exception that you get a better cut through the mix. Alone it sounds massive, I run it with plumes and it just roars. Even pushed it retains articulation and does get muddy. Really nails that Wata/Mascis/Gilmour sound depending on what you are looking for. Basically if you big muffs, this is a must have.
Rated 5/5

Awesome tones and sustain from a pedal even at low volume.

I practice in a house filled with people using a 100 watt Peavey Valve King. I have a very hard time getting sustain and grit without boosting the krap out of the front end. I usually run clean with volume at 2. I've tried many petals trying to get sweet distortion at low volume. The Hizumitas is the pedal. It is now my favorite. It does a great job on anything from Holiday in Cambodia (with an additional delay) to In a Gadda da Vida baby. I can get satisfaction with this petal and still practice while my family members are nearby. Great job Electro Harmonix working with Wata on this tone monster! I love fuzz and this is the fuzzyest pedal in my chain. It kicked my Wampler to the curb. I play mostly metal and surf.
Rated 4/5

Another bigger big muff

This belongs in a conversation talking about recommended BMP clones, although as another reviewer suggested, it isn't as special as it would seem. Basically it's a very nicely tuned BMP, the layout is clear and not hidden. Super common transistors, I can't remember which si diodes I saw.
But after feeling underwhelmed for only a moment, I stepped back in my mind and though "Well despite what this thing WANTS to be, it IS one of the nicest tune ups I've heard on a BMP". I like this way better than my EQD cloven hoof, which is pretty puny sounding next to one of my ehx muffs, and the reason I was skeptical about their new BMP tune up. Glad I got the Hizumitas at the end of the day
Rated 5/5

The search is over

I've been playing for 22 years and have owned some many different fuzz/distortion/overdrive pedals in that time I should be jailed. This pedal is everything I've been looking for and more. The tones are so good. Crisp and clean while still being heavy and dirty. Love this thing!
Rated 5/5

This pedal will be your “Heavy Friend”!

Holy shmokes this thing is heavy! Incredible time! Especially on some beefy slinky's of mammoth slinky strings tuned way low!
Music background: Doom metal guitar!
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