The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedal, currently around $299. Close alternatives include the Fuzzrocious Demon King and the Keeley Loomer. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone 280.
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2 is a choppy, sawtooth repeat-percussion tremolo modeled on the vintage tremolo circuits found in old Valco and Vox amplifiers. It spans classic 1950s-style shimmering tremolo through a synthy, delay-like chop that breaks the signal into short pings, on up toward near ring-modulation speeds at its fastest settings. Three selectable modes, slow, mid-tempo, and fast, combine with Rate and Depth controls for a wide range of amplitude-modulation textures, and the Rate is expression-pedal controllable for real-time changes. Turned fully counterclockwise it produces no chop at all and works as a simple clean JFET boost. It suits players wanting a versatile, characterful tremolo that ranges from vintage amp-style pulse to glitchy, synth-like chopping.
What stands out
“with the v2 providing improved tonal consistency while preserving the massive doom-weight fuzz character”
— from the community notes
“The EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V2 is a choppy, sawtooth repeat-percussion tremolo modeled on the vintage tremolo circuits found in old Valco and Vox amplifiers”
— from the listing
“It suits players wanting a versatile, characterful tremolo that ranges from vintage amp-style pulse to glitchy, synth-like chopping”
— from the listing
“A noise gate is required for quiet contexts”
— from the reviews
“The overwhelming character of the Hizumitas circuit applies equally to the V2; it remains best suited to heavy music applications outside of which it is impractically loud and saturated”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“delay-like chop that breaks the signal into short pings”
— from the listing
“mid-tempo”
— from the listing
- fuzz
- noise gate
- noise rock
- doom
- overwhelming character
- synth
- distortion
- shoegaze
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 is commonly used in
- Shoegaze
- Noise Rock
- Stoner Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Doom Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run fuzzy into Magnatone 280 for more modulated on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Magnatone 510 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato
TC Electronic
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato's modulated voice goes after EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2's own fuzzy character
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
22% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Run fuzzy into Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition for more clean boost on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Blender
Fender
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Put Fender Blender in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Run Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer in front of EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2: pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Fuzzrocious Demon King, the Keeley Loomer, the Zvex Vexter Series Fuzz Factory. Budget picks: ZVEX Fuzz Factory, Death By Audio Destruction, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 cost?+
Around $299 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).