The EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedal, currently around $299. Close alternatives include the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion and the Snouse BlackBox Overdrive 2. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
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.
- expressive
- gain
- boutique
- consistent
- dynamic
- hr circuit character
- modulation
- synth
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 is commonly used in
- Experimental
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Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchPut Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun mid-forward into ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 for more high gain on top
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
25% matchFjord Fuzz Odin layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
14% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2's dynamic voice out front: Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark goes after EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 in the signal chain so its fuzzy voice doesn't muddy it
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
11% matchKeep the SE-NGT ahead of the Hoof Reaper V2 — it silences noise before the expressive, boutique gain kicks in.
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
9% matchMr. Black Bloodmoon's dark 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 dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander 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)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: signal, delay, gain
J. Rockett The Dude V2
J Rockett
67% similarityShared character: tonal_clarity, original, wide_range
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
66% similarityShared character: gain, boost
Fairfield Circuitry Hors D'oeuvre Active Feedback
Fairfield Circuitry
60% similarityShared character: boutique_stuff
EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye JR Hammertone Limited Edition
EarthQuaker Devices
60% similarityShared character: boutique_stuff
Fairfield Circuitry The Unpleasant Surprise
Fairfield Circuitry
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
67% similarityShared character: mono_synth, signal, tremolo
Snouse BlackBox Overdrive 2
Snouse
67% similarityShared character: signal, gain, boost
Wampler Pedals Tweed '57
Wampler
66% similarityShared character: middle, gain
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
66% similarityShared character: gain, boost
Eventide KnifeDrop
Eventide
65% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation
Truetone V3XO
Truetone
62% similarityShared character: expression_pedal
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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 Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the Snouse BlackBox Overdrive 2, the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57. Budget picks: Dunlop Echoplex Preamp, J. Rockett The Dude V2, Xotic BB Preamp V1.5. Boutique upgrades: ThorpyFX Electric Lightning.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper V2 cost?+
Around $299 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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