Earthquaker Hoofreaper V2

A Cult Classic Reissue: Two Signature Fuzzes + an Old-School Octave

The Hoof Reaper brings together two legendary approaches to fuzz in a single enclosure: on one side, the Hoof, inspired by big Muff-style fuzzes and designed to remain more articulate in a mix; on the other, the Tone Reaper, with a more vintage, biting character inspired by "3-knob" Tone Benders. To complete the package, EarthQuaker Devices has added an old-school analog octave up, ideal for recreating the incisive harmonics and octave screams of psychedelic and heavy sounds.

Originally released as a special edition in 2010, the pedal was brought back in response to popular demand. The result is an "all-in-one" fuzz that covers an enormous sonic range, from warm, thick overdrive-style tones to explosive octave-infused saturation.

Who Is the Hoof Reaper For?

The Hoof Reaper is aimed at guitarists who want multiple authentic fuzz textures without multiplying their pedal count: fans of alternative rock, stoner, garage, psychedelia, grunge, hard rock, and even certain metal settings when a massive fuzz is preferred over modern distortion.

In the studio, it serves as a tonal palette—thick fuzz, sharper fuzz, and octave up—for doubling tracks, creating leads that cut through, or adding controlled dirt to a take. Live, it is a formidable solution for moving from a dense riff to a screaming solo, stacking the sections on the fly.

Controls, Stacking and Flexi-Switch: Modular Fuzz

The pedal features 7 knobs in total: the Hoof section offers Level (volume), Fuzz (gain/sustain), Tone (bass/treble balance), and Shift (sculpts the mids, from more pronounced on the left to more scooped on the right). The Tone Reaper section features Level, Fuzz, and Tone (with a range designed to move from a leaner, more aggressive fuzz to a thick, rumbling sustain).

Each block can be used on its own or combined, and the internal order is fixed for a consistent response, with an octave that remains expressive and low end that does not collapse when stacking sections. For live use, Flexi-Switch technology provides genuine convenience: a short press activates/deactivates the effect, while holding the switch triggers the effect in momentary mode (perfect for accenting a phrase, a finale, or a build-up).

• Hoof only
• Reaper only
• Octave only
• Reaper + Octave
• Hoof + Octave
• Hoof + Reaper
• Hoof + Reaper + Octave

The Sound

The Hoof Reaper stands out with a full, rich and very "guitar-like" fuzz, delivering a genuine sense of natural compression and a singing sustain. The Hoof section aims for a thick yet more defined fuzz than many Muff-style pedals, with the Shift control acting as a secret weapon for repositioning the mids and retaining attack in a band mix. The Tone Reaper section brings vintage grain: more bite, more character, and the distinctive roughness of Bender-style fuzzes when the fuzz control is pushed.

The analog octave up is monophonic: it performs best with the neck pickup and when playing above the 12th fret, where the harmonics emerge with a highly expressive, almost "vocal" character. Stacking all three sections produces a massive, aggressive and spectacular sound, ideal for leads that take off and riffs that saturate the entire sonic space. This pedal has notably been spotted on alternative and experimental rock rigs (including those of J Mascis, Stephen Malkmus and Wata), which sums up its personality perfectly: thick, inspired, and made for walls of guitars.

Technical specifications

Effects	Octaver / Harmony, Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Distortion	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Yellow
EQ	Tone

Internal order (stacking)	Octave > Tone Reaper > Hoof	Momentary mode	hold the switch to activate, release it to bypass
Dimensions (with knobs)	121 x 144 x 57 mm	Note	relay switching requires power to pass the signal through
Hoof	130 kOhms input impedance	Required power supply	9V DC (center-negative), 2.1 mm connector
Tone Reaper	47 kOhms input impedance	Power consumption	18 mA
Octave	160 kOhms input impedance	Recommendation	use an isolated, stable power supply to reduce unwanted noise
Latching mode	press once to activate, press once to bypass