EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuacker Devices "Acapulco Gold Limited V2 vs Pigtronix Star Eater
The EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuacker Devices "Acapulco Gold Limited V2 and the Pigtronix Star Eater are both pedals sharing fuzzy, saturated, sustaining. The EarthQuaker Devices EarthQuacker Devices "Acapulco Gold Limited V2 leans full. The Pigtronix Star Eater leans aggressive. Current prices: $195.34 vs $134.
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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.40% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Stoner Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- fuzzy
- saturated
- sustaining
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$195.34via Reverb
$134via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold is a single-knob fuzz and distortion pedal modeled on the power amp section of the vintage Sunn Model T amplifier. With only a Master volume control, the circuit runs at full permanent drive, delivering thick, crushing fuzz that captures the raw harmonic texture of an overloaded vintage power tube stage. Associated with heavy psych, stoner rock, doom, and sludge genres, the Acapulco Gold became popular among players seeking an immediate, no-compromise, fuzz-dominant tone without the complexity of multi-knob circuits. The V2 added an internal trimmer for bias adjustment.
The Pigtronix Star Eater is a large-format fuzz pedal from Pigtronix delivering massive, aggressive fuzz with extensive tonal control and high sustain. The Star Eater is one of Pigtronix's most extreme fuzz designs, suited for doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych applications.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- full
- aggressive