Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes vs Boss TR-2 Tremolo

The Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes and the Boss TR-2 Tremolo are both pedals. The Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes leans analog warmth and warm. The Boss TR-2 Tremolo leans spring and transparent. Current prices: $60 vs $99.99.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

48% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Rock
  • Indie
  • Country
  • Blues
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Price

$60via Reverb

$99.99via Reverb

Description

The Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes is an analog tremolo pedal based on the vintage Colorsound tremolo circuit from the 1970s, modified for lower noise, faster speed range, and higher output volume compared to the original. Uses authentic analog LFO tremolo with speed and depth controls. The noise filtering improvements over the Colorsound original make it suitable for studio and live use. Runs on 9V DC, center negative. Well-suited for vintage rock, country, blues, and indie genres seeking warm, pulsing tremolo character.

The Boss TR-2 Tremolo produces warm, vintage-inspired tremolo tones with a dreamy, amp-like warble reminiscent of a vintage tweed or blackface Fender amp's built-in tremolo circuit. Its simple rate, wave, and depth controls cover a wide range, from slow, gently sweeping pulses to fast, choppy stutter effects, and even extreme settings stay musical rather than harsh or erratic. Independent footswitches let players engage tremolo and control on/off state separately. It suits surf, country, and alternative rock players wanting classic amp-style tremolo warble in pedal form, and remains a dependable, road-ready choice even if more elaborate modern tremolo pedals offer deeper tonal shaping.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
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  • Alternative Rock
Tonal lean
  • analog warmth
  • warm
  • spring
  • transparent
  • modulated
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