The EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices tremolo pedal, currently around $187.61. Close alternatives include the Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato and the Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp.
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.
- optical
- vibrato
- uni vibe
- modulation
- chorus
- boutique
- univibe
- pitch
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
22% matchRun fuzzy into Walrus Audio Ages for more clean boost on top
Aguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver)
Aguilar
22% matchAguilar Octamizer (Bass Octaver) layers octave onto an already fuzzy signal
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage
Electro-Harmonix
16% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2's modulated voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage goes after EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
16% matchPut Pigtronix Echolution after EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchPut SolidGoldFX Oblivion in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
tonal matchSubdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
Electro-Harmonix
80% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe
Dunlop
94% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato
TC Electronic
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII
Jam Pedals
74% similarityShared character: blues_players, vibrato, chorus
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, boutique_stuff
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Tru-Fi Ghost Vibe
Tru Fi
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fulltone Deja Vibe 2
Fulltone
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dunlop JHM7 Jimi Hendrix Univibe Chorus/Vibrato
Dunlop
82% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe
Dunlop
75% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, fuzz
DryBell Vibe Machine V-3
Drybell
74% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, signal_chain
Univox Uni-Vibe
Univox
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe
Smokin Amp Co
73% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, alternative
Strymon Ultraviolet
Strymon
73% similarityShared character: controls, 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: JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII, Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus, JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp, Walrus Audio Ages — Magnatone 280 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 cost?+
Around $187.61 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).