EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation vs Third Man Records Knife Drop Fuzz/Synth

The EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation and the Third Man Records Knife Drop Fuzz/Synth are both pedals. The EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation leans fuzzy and saturated. The Third Man Records Knife Drop Fuzz/Synth leans aggressive. Current prices: $199 vs $299.

Similarity
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50% moderately similar

Shared genres
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  • Experimental
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Price

$199via Reverb

$299via Reverb

Description

The EarthQuaker Devices Gary is a modulated fuzz pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, combining fuzz saturation with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to produce buzzing, oscillating modulated fuzz tones. The PWM modulation creates a buzzing, vibrating quality in the fuzz that adds rhythmic, synthetic character. Controls include Sustain, Volume, Tone, Rate, and Width for shaping the fuzz and PWM modulation character. Named after Gary Crespo, EQD's production manager.

The Third Man Records Knife Drop is a boutique fuzz synth pedal from Jack White's Third Man Records hardware line, delivering experimental fuzz and synth-like tonal character with aggressive, unconventional sound processing in Third Man's distinctive aesthetic.

Tonal lean
  • fuzzy
  • saturated
  • sustaining
  • aggressive

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