EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 vs Mesa Boogie Cleo
The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 and the Mesa Boogie Cleo are both pedals. The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 leans modulated. Current prices: $299 vs $199.
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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.23% — quite different
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$299via Reverb
$199via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2 is a choppy, sawtooth repeat-percussion tremolo modeled on the vintage tremolo circuits found in old Valco and Vox amplifiers. It spans classic 1950s-style shimmering tremolo through a synthy, delay-like chop that breaks the signal into short pings, on up toward near ring-modulation speeds at its fastest settings. Three selectable modes, slow, mid-tempo, and fast, combine with Rate and Depth controls for a wide range of amplitude-modulation textures, and the Rate is expression-pedal controllable for real-time changes. Turned fully counterclockwise it produces no chop at all and works as a simple clean JFET boost. It suits players wanting a versatile, characterful tremolo that ranges from vintage amp-style pulse to glitchy, synth-like chopping.
The Mesa Boogie Cleo is a premium boutique overdrive pedal from Mesa Boogie, the legendary California amplifier company. The Cleo applies Mesa Boogie's deep amp circuit knowledge to produce a premium overdrive experience with the harmonic complexity and natural response associated with Mesa Boogie's finest amplifier designs. Used by professional musicians who want Mesa Boogie circuit character in a compact pedal format.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- experimental
- alternative
- modulated