MXR Fullbore Metal vs EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder
The MXR Fullbore Metal and the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder are both pedals sharing high gain. The MXR Fullbore Metal leans saturated and crunchy. The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder leans fuzzy and aggressive. Current prices: $119.99 vs $172.37.
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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.46% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Alternative Rock
- Stoner Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- high gain
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$119.99via Reverb
$172.37via Reverb
The MXR Fullbore Metal is a high-gain metal distortion pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop, model number M116. It delivers extreme saturation suited to modern metal and heavy rock styles, featuring a three-band EQ with a sweepable midrange frequency control and a Scoop switch that simultaneously boosts the low and high frequencies while scooping the midrange for the signature modern metal frequency curve. A built-in, switchable noise gate controls the high-gain noise floor between notes. Despite the metal-specific branding, the M116 has been found useful for high-gain hard rock, stoner rock, and heavily driven lead tones outside the strict metal context.
The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar is a high-gain distortion and fuzz pedal with independent Distortion, Fuzz, Tone, and Volume controls that allow the two gain stages to be blended and sculpted independently. It spans a wide range from tight, compressed distortion to chaotic, blooming fuzz by adjusting the balance of the two stages. The Zoar suits heavy psych, doom, stoner rock, and noise rock contexts where high gain, dense harmonic content, and extreme sustain are primary requirements.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Metal
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Noise Rock
- saturated
- crunchy
- fuzzy
- aggressive