Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII vs EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII and the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder are both pedals sharing mid-forward. The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret MkIII leans dynamic and high gain. The EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder leans harmonically rich. Current prices: $134.79 vs $153.54.
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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.28% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$134.79via Reverb
$153.54via Reverb
The Catalinbread CATDLSR is a version of the Portland boutique builder's Dirty Little Secret Marshall-voiced foundation overdrive circuit. The DLS models the tone and response of a cranked British Marshall amplifier, delivering classic rock overdrive with dynamic, amp-like feel. Controls include drive, volume, and a three-band tone stack based on Marshall amplifier EQ alongside a mode switch for Super Lead and Super Bass voicings. Used by blues and classic rock players seeking authentic British overdrive character from a compact pedal.
The EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder is a bass-friendly analog screamer-style overdrive from the Akron, Ohio boutique builder, voicing the Plumes TS-style platform for lower frequencies. A three-mode clipping switch and JFET circuit deliver warm, low-mid-forward overdrive suited to bass guitar and guitar players who prefer darker, warmer screamer character. The Low Signal Shredder designation reflects its gentle, low-compression approach to overdrive that preserves the original signal character.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Hard Rock
- Blues
- Rock
- Indie Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Post-Rock
- dynamic
- high gain
- harmonically rich