Dunlop MXR SUB Machine vs EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2
The Dunlop MXR SUB Machine and the EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 are both pedals sharing octave, full. The Dunlop MXR SUB Machine leans fuzzy. The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 leans harmonically rich and smooth. Current prices: $199.99 vs $179.
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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.45% — 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.- octave
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199.99via Reverb
$179via Reverb
The MXR Sub Machine is a two-channel fuzz and sub-octave pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop, combining an upper-gain fuzz channel with a sub-octave generator that drops the guitar signal one octave below pitch. The pedal features independent controls for fuzz and sub-octave level alongside a dry signal blend, allowing players to mix the three signal elements in any proportion. The Sub Machine produces dense, synth-like fuzz tones with the sub-octave adding a deep, full-frequency foundation below the fuzz. It is suited to players who want the textural complexity of a fuzz and a sub-bass element in a single enclosure without separate octave and fuzz pedals.
The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General is an octave fuzz inspired by the classic Univox Super-Fuzz circuit, featuring a three-position diode selector switching between no clipping, germanium clipping, and silicon clipping modes. Controls include Fuzz, Volume, Tone, and a Shift knob for shaping the midrange peak and resonance. It produces a thick, harmonically complex octave-up fuzz with a broad tonal palette spanning from warm and smooth to nasal and brash. Used in psychedelic rock, heavy blues, and experimental contexts by players seeking vintage octave fuzz coloration with modern flexibility.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Stoner Rock
- Doom Metal
- Blues
- fuzzy
- harmonically rich
- smooth
- warm