EarthQuaker Devices Arrows Pre-Amp Booster vs EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2
The EarthQuaker Devices Arrows Pre-Amp Booster and the EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2 are both pedals sharing mid-forward, bright, full. Current prices: $101.15 vs $101.15.
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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.52% — moderately similar
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
- bright
- full
- saturated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$101.15via Reverb
$101.15via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Arrows is an all-discrete preamp booster pedal from the Akron, Ohio boutique builder, designed to add a natural additional channel of gain to dirt pedals and amplifiers by boosting midrange, tightening the low end, and brightening the top end simultaneously. The single-knob simplicity controls the output level while the circuit internally sculpts the frequency response toward a brighter, tighter, more present tone. Acts as a tone masseuse that enhances the character of whatever follows it in the signal chain. Used before drive pedals to push them harder or before an amplifier to add presence.
The EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2 is the second version of the Akron, Ohio boutique builder's all-discrete preamp booster, designed to add a natural additional channel of gain to dirt pedals and amplifiers by boosting midrange, tightening the low end, and brightening the top end. The V2 update refines the original Arrows circuit with improved component selection and more consistent performance. Single-knob simplicity controls the output level while the internal circuit sculpts frequency response toward a brighter, tighter tone. Used before drive pedals or amplifiers to add presence.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- alternative
- rock
- acoustic