The EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder is an EarthQuaker Devices overdrive pedal, currently around $159.40. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Airstrip Console Pre and the JAM Pedals Rattler V2. It pairs well with the PRS Archon and the Marshall Super Bass.
EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder is a bass-friendly analog screamer-style overdrive from the Akron, Ohio boutique builder, voicing the Plumes TS-style platform for lower frequencies. A three-mode clipping switch and JFET circuit deliver warm, low-mid-forward overdrive suited to bass guitar and guitar players who prefer darker, warmer screamer character. The Low Signal Shredder designation reflects its gentle, low-compression approach to overdrive that preserves the original signal character.
- ts
- platform
- frequency
- jfet
- warmer screamer character
- screamer character
- original signal character
- post rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder is commonly used in
- Indie Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Post-Rock
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
PRS Archon
PRS
29% matchPRS Archon leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
28% matchMarshall Super Bass's bright balances out the warm tone
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchRun Vox MV50 Brian May after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Fender
tonal matchFender Hot Rod Deluxe's bright balances out the warm tone
Orange OR30 Head
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange OR30 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Vox MV50 AC SET
Vox
tonal matchRun Vox MV50 AC SET after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin's bright balances out the warm tone
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
Way Huge Pork Loin
Way Huge
28% matchWay Huge Pork Loin's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Electronic Audio Experiments Surveyor V2.5
Electronic Audio Experiments
26% matchWhere this leans warm, Electronic Audio Experiments Surveyor V2.5 answers back bright
MXR WA38
MXR
21% matchKeep MXR WA38 after EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder's own gain stage
Vox Valvenergy Smooth Impact
Vox
21% matchVox Valvenergy Smooth Impact's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying
Suhr Dark Discovery Analog Delay
Suhr
16% matchPut Suhr Dark Discovery Analog Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mooer woodverb
Mooer
14% matchPut Mooer woodverb after EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Catalinbread Wiio
Catalinbread
tonal matchCatalinbread Wiio leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Suhr Brighton Treble Booster
Suhr
tonal matchRun Suhr Brighton Treble Booster after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Cheaper alternatives
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Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: bright, middle, analog
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Fortin Amplification
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Catalinbread Airstrip Console Pre
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66% similarityShared character: bright, analog, boutique_stuff
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Airstrip Console Pre, the JAM Pedals Rattler V2, the Analogman NEW Analog MAN BAD BOB Boost. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix ERD, MXR Super Badass Distortion, Keeley Super Rodent. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS Archon, Marshall Super Bass, Vox MV50 Brian May — PRS Archon leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder cost?+
Around $159.40 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).