EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct vs JHS Artificial Blonde
The EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct and the JHS Artificial Blonde are both pedals sharing modulated, low gain. The EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct leans ambient. The JHS Artificial Blonde leans shimmer.
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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.53% — moderately similar
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- low gain
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$221.61via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct is a vintage inspired pitch vibrato with eight modulation modes, ranging from subtle, gently wobbling vibrato to deep, synth like sonar pulses and seasick warble. Unlike chorus, it modulates pitch only with no dry blend, giving a pure, expressive vibrato voice, and an expression input plus touch sensitivity in some modes add dynamic control. The eight waveform modes cover sine, triangle, ramp and more extreme shapes for everything from classic vintage vibrato to glitchy, synthy textures. It suits psychedelic, ambient, surf and experimental players who want a versatile, characterful pitch vibrato with both vintage warmth and modern, otherworldly modulation options.
The JHS Artificial Blonde is a signature vibrato pedal designed in collaboration with singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham, priced at $249. The pedal features two independent, footswitch-selectable Speed and Depth preset sections plus a shared Volume and EQ section, allowing instant switching between two distinct vibrato characters. Built around Madison Cunningham's always-on, slightly three-dimensional pitch vibrato sound, it produces vintage-style pitch modulation suited to clean and lightly driven tones. Includes stereo left/right outputs. Made in Kansas City, Missouri by JHS Pedals.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Ambient
- Folk
- Indie
- ambient
- shimmer