EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 vs JHS Pedals JHS Lizard Queen
The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 and the JHS Pedals JHS Lizard Queen are both pedals sharing octave. The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General V2 leans smooth and warm. The JHS Pedals JHS Lizard Queen leans bright.
cited
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.49% — somewhat different
cited
Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Experimental
- Blues
cited
Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- octave
cited
Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$179via Reverb
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.
The JHS Lizard Queen is a silicon transistor-based octave fuzz originally conceived by Josh Scott of JHS Pedals as a tribute to the Electro-Harmonix 1970s design era before being released as an official JHS and EHX collaboration. The circuit produces an aggressive, monstrous octave fuzz with excellent articulation and punch. Its silicon transistor base provides consistent performance and an upper octave overtone that cuts through in live contexts. Suited to psychedelic rock, blues lead, and experimental styles.
cited
Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- smooth
- warm
- bright