Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II vs Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device
The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II and the Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device are both pedals sharing low gain, modulated. The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II leans analog warmth. The Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device leans ambient. Current prices: $132.63 vs $299.
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Blended 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.50% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Experimental
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$132.63via Reverb
$299via Reverb
The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II is the second generation of Carl Martin's Classic Flange analog flanger pedal, with improved circuit refinements over the original. Features Rate, Depth, Manual, and Feedback controls for comprehensive flanger character adjustment. Analog circuitry produces warm, organic jet-plane flanging from subtle through dramatic modulation. Danish boutique construction. Suited for classic rock, shoegaze, and experimental genres where analog flanging is preferred.
The EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids is a stereo flanging device offering eight modes of flanger, from classic 1980s arena rock sweeps to the dramatic infinity bending of Through Zero flanging. It features positive and negative feedback, a low and high pass Modify filter control, a Mix knob, tap tempo and five user definable presets, along with full stereo operation for wide, immersive flange. From subtle jet like swoosh to extreme, metallic and morphing textures, it covers the full range of flanging. It suits players across rock, ambient, funk and experimental styles who want a deep, flexible, stereo capable flanger with presets, tap tempo and the distinctive through zero effect in one rugged pedal.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Shoegaze
- Alternative Rock
- Ambient
- Funk
- analog warmth
- ambient