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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 Germanium / Silicon Fuzz Pedal Demo

Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal with Hybrid Germanium/Silicon Circuitry and True-bypass Operation

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The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 fuzz pedal soaks your guitar's tone in beautifully dirty organic fuzz, thanks to its hybrid of germanium and silicon transistors. At Sweetwater, we love how the Hoof combines the best elements of a fuzz effect and overdriven amplifier by delivering a healthy dose of smooth, harmonically rich sustain, along with its distinctive, vintage-style fuzz. Tone and Shift controls provide a massive helping of tone-shaping options — especially in the midrange — delivering everything from classic scooped to modern boosted mids. Complete with true bypass for pure tone, the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 fuzz pedal injects your tone with classic fuzz character!

From the pedal gurus at EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices is a boutique pedal company based out of Akron, Ohio. They put all of their focus on building tools for musicians to find their own tone. Their designs range from enhanced classics to pedals that have never been seen or heard before. Company founder Jamie Stillman was working with rock band the Black Keys when he came upon a design that kick-started the company's success. EarthQuaker Devices is committed to helping you find your tone with high-quality products at great prices.

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 Fuzz Pedal Features:

  • Russian muff-inspired fuzz effect for guitar
  • Hybrid germanium/silicon circuitry with hand-tested NOS germanium transistors
  • Germanium/silicon transistors deliver beautifully dirty, organic-sounding fuzz
  • Combines the best elements of a fuzz effect and overdriven amplifier
  • Tone and Shift controls provide tone-boosting and mid-shaping options
  • Silent soft-touch switching
  • True-bypass operation keeps your tone pure
  • All-analog dry signal path
  • Handmade one at a time in Akron, Ohio
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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
  • Power Source: 9V DC transformer isolated power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 15mA
  • Height: 2.25" with knobs
  • Width: 2.50"
  • Depth: 4.75"
  • Weight: 0.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: Hoof Fuzz V2

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Rated 5/5

Very Pleased!

I did not buy this from Sweetwater. but I am a bit of an online window shopping addict so I decided to write about my experience with this pedal to help possible buyers.

I mainly ran this pedal through my bass rig, a Schecter stiletto custom 4 into a Fender Rumble 200. I didn't love the amp sounds so I run through a Helix Stomp for my true amp sounds as well as compression and other effects, keeping the Rumble very basic as far as tone dials. I play in a 4 piece indie rock band with a touch of heavy in a few songs and a tube screamer just wasn't cutting it. I bought this pedal to add something to the rig I didn't have, and here are my findings.

Immediately you realize the thing gets real mean real quick. You can dial back the fuzz knob for a lighter sound, but I love cranking that knob up. What results is a tone that is heavy, thick and loud. Every soundcheck I would check the fuzz tone with, the whole room would immediately turn to see what was making that sound. It let me be super creative with writing as well, as when I first got it I wrote the bassline to one of the songs we had been working on and that changed the entire character of the song, not just the bass part. I'm sure having a metal bass with EMGs helps, but I have never created a tone that can turn heads quite like this pedal can.

I'm a guitar player as well, and I've noticed that pickups make a huge difference. I play an HSS D'angelico and it can't quite get as mean as with my bass, but that's just apples to oranges. 5 stars. Reasonably priced, mean when you want it to be and a wide range of tonal capabilities.
Music background: 10 years experience, 6 years national recording artist
Rated 5/5

Pretty dam impressive

For the price point and what you get it i think its a fairly decent buy for sure. You can get some varied sounds out of it with the tone knob. has a really nice stoner rock ring to it and overall very pleasant to the ear. Throw on a phaser and you're in business.

Using a tube amp with prs
Rated 5/5

Boss fuzz

Basically, the best fuzz I've come across so far. Smooth and fuzzy with some cool tone shaping features. A really great fuzz! I'd be surprised if anyone is disappointed by this pedal.
Rated 5/5

EQD Hoof v2

I love it! I am new to " fuzz" and the amount of available fuzz pedals out there makes choosing one a bit daunting.
I found the Hoof to be immediately intuitive to dial in.
The interaction between the shift and tone control allows you to sculpt your tone to your amp and guitar setup. I find myself being able to easily dial in or out anything I like or do not like.
Rated 5/5

Big chunka mean-mad

I have very little experience with fuzz pedals. I mostly play acoustic, so when I play electric it's pretty clean. This pedal wants to burn your house down and bury you beneath the rubble. It terrifies me, but it's a lot of fun.
Music background: Enthusiast
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