The EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices tremolo pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato and the Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head.
EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices The Depths is an optical vibe pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering Uni-Vibe-style optical chorus and vibrato through an LDR-based circuit. Controls include Speed, Depth, and a Color (voice) control plus a Mode switch for Vibrato or Chorus. The Depths recreates the classic Uni-Vibe optical phase modulation character in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
What stands out
“The Depths delivers optical Uni-Vibe-style chorus and vibrato with a Color control for voicing adjustment and a Vibrato/Chorus mode switch, suited for Hendrix, Trower, and psychedelic players who want optical vibe character in a compact EQD…”
— from the community notes
“Controls include Speed, Depth, and a Color (voice) control plus a Mode switch for Vibrato or Chorus”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Optical LDR vibe circuit delivers Uni-Vibe-style chorus and vibrato with the liquid, watery sweep character of optical modulation”
— from the reviews
“The EarthQuaker Devices The Depths is an optical vibe pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering Uni-Vibe-style optical chorus and vibrato through an LDR-based circuit”
— from the listing
“in the signal chain univibe traditionally sits before fuzz and drive”
— from the community notes
- optical
- vibrato
- chorus
- uni vibe
- univibe
- modulation
- pitch
- pitch vibrato
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
13% matchFender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
12% matchMarshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
9% matchUnivox Super-Fuzz leans toward octave, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchWhat Tech 21 SansAmp brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
6% matchPut Carl Martin DeLayla XL after EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
6% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2's modulated voice out front: Carl Martin Headroom goes after EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
Electro-Harmonix
75% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe
Dunlop
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato
TC Electronic
59% similarityShared character: vibrato, controls, modulation
TC Electronic Gravy
TC Electronic
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/Chorus
Electro-Harmonix
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII
Jam Pedals
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Strymon Ultraviolet
Strymon
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, controls, chorus
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, classic rock
JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2
Jam Pedals
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
61% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
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Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato
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79% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe
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75% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, fuzz
DryBell Vibe Machine V-3
Drybell
74% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal chain
Lovepedal Pickle Vibe
Lovepedal
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe
Smokin Amp Co
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Tinsley Audio Sir Henry Vibe
Tinsley Audio
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato, the Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe, the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes, Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe, TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus, JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII, Strymon Ultraviolet.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, Univox Super-Fuzz — Fender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).