EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 vs MXR DL E MXR M 287
The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 and the MXR DL E MXR M 287 are both pedals sharing saturated, aggressive, bright. The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 leans transparent. The MXR DL E MXR M 287 leans octave and mid-forward.
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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.34% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- saturated
- aggressive
- bright
- compressed
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls is an all-analog bass preamp and overdrive pedal designed as a comprehensive signal command center for bass players. It features an active three-band EQ, a variable gain overdrive section, and a clean blend control that preserves low-end definition while adding harmonic saturation. The Scrolls provides natural tube-like warmth and responsive overdrive ranging from subtle growl to aggressive saturation. Suited to rock, metal, jazz, and progressive bass contexts, it combines tonal shaping and drive in a single compact enclosure.
The MXR M287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz combines the Growl section from MXR's Bass Octave Deluxe with an earth-shaking fuzz circuit, blending three separate signals, dry, fuzz, and sub-octave, with a 3-band EQ for precise tone shaping. The fuzz section itself offers two switchable voices (warm and compressed, or bright and aggressive) plus a Mid Level control for boosting midrange presence, giving bass players deep control over how the octave and fuzz elements combine in the final mix.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Jazz
- Metal
- transparent
- octave
- mid-forward
- fuzzy