Earthquaker Barrows Fuzz
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Essential Information About the EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Pedal
Essential Information About the EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Pedal
- 3-transistor germanium fuzz inspired by the legendary Tone Bender MkII: from "amp-like" grit to fuzz explosion.
- Two ultra-effective controls (Level / Attack) to switch from a singing saturation to a massive sustain without getting lost in options.
- Buffered output with phase correction: easier to integrate into a modern pedalboard, with a generous output level.
- Compact format + standard 9V power supply: vintage spirit without the hassle of "finicky" power supplies.
Manufacturer Information
Earthquaker
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A Vintage Fuzz Reinterpreted: The Spirit of the Tone Bender MkII, Today's Reliability
The Barrows belongs to the great family of 1960s British fuzzes, more precisely in the 3-transistor germanium MkII topology, renowned for its pronounced mids, rich harmonics, and ability to turn a simple line into a monumental riff. Here, EarthQuaker Devices preserves the "organic" character of germanium (lively attack, slight musical compression, stretching sustain), while modernizing the integration: a more usable output level and a design meant to coexist with current pedals.
Who is the Barrows For? From Massive Riffs to Singing Leads
The Barrows is ideal if you're looking for a guitar fuzz pedal capable of covering a lot of ground with few controls. It appeals as much to fans of classic rock and garage (raw grit, bite, presence) as to stoner/doom realms (solid low end, thick sustain) or shoegaze/alternative (walls of sound, cascading harmonics). In the studio, it provides an immediately recognizable signature; live, it remains clear in the mix thanks to its mid-focused voicing.
Like most "old-school" fuzzes, it performs best when placed directly after the guitar: put it at the start of the chain, avoid placing a buffer before, and use the guitar's volume to switch from cleaner textures to fiercer saturation.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Fuzz | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Beige |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Earthquaker Barrows similar to a Tone Bender MkII?
Its circuit uses a MkII topology with three germanium transistors, combined with pronounced mids and extended sustain. The Attack control shifts the tone from a smooth distortion to a denser fuzz.
Where should this fuzz be placed in a pedal chain?
The recommended placement is at the beginning of the chain, directly after the guitar. A buffer placed before the input should be avoided to preserve the circuit's behavior, which has a 10 kOhm input impedance. The buffered output with phase correction then facilitates the use of modulation, delay, or reverb effects.
Can the guitar's volume control clean up the sound?
Lowering the guitar's volume tightens the tone towards cleaner textures, then raising it releases more sustain and harmonics.
What power supply is needed for the Barrows Fuzz?
This pedal requires a 9 V DC power supply with a negative center and a 2.1 mm plug. Its current consumption is 10 mA.
Can the Barrows drive an amplifier input?
The Level control adjusts the output volume and provides a usable level to drive an amplifier input. The 6.35 mm jack output has an impedance of 100 ohms.
