The EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices delay pedal, currently around $219. Close alternatives include the NuX Tape Echo Delay SOS and the Carl Martin Red Repeat. It pairs well with the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo and the Peavey MAX 100.
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows is a tape-style delay and echo pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering warm, naturally degrading delay repeats in the tape echo tradition. Simple control design with single Delay/Mix and Feedback controls creates an intuitive tape echo character suited for players who want straightforward warm delay without complex setup. EQD Akron boutique construction.
- delay
- simple
- boutique
- tape delay
- tape echo
- warm
- warmth
- mix
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 is commonly used in
- Rockabilly
- Country
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Lo Fi
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
27% matchRun Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
27% matchPeavey MAX 100 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Boss Waza-Air answers back bright
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchRun Egnater VN-412A after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Laney Richter answers back bright
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchRun PRS HX 50 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) answers back bright
Winfield Typhoon Combo
Winfield
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Winfield Typhoon Combo answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchWhere this leans warm, EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea answers back bright
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
24% matchCatalinbread RAH's bright balances out the warm tone
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
21% matchKeep Walrus Audio Lillian after EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2's own gain stage
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
20% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2's analog warmth voice out front: IdiotBox Effects End of Line goes after EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 in the signal chain so its bright voice doesn't muddy it
Browne Amplification Carbon X
Browne Amplification
tonal matchBrowne Amplification Carbon X leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature
Homebrew
tonal matchHomebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchMaxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuzzrocious Baxstabber EQ/preamp/tone shaper
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchFuzzrocious Baxstabber EQ/preamp/tone shaper's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
NuX Reissue Series Analog Delay
Nux
78% similarityShared character: delay, mix, simple
One Control Sea Turquoise Delay V2
One Control
76% similarityShared character: delay, mix, classic_rock
J. Rockett Immortal Echo
J Rockett
74% similarityShared character: delay, warm, natural
Keeley Magnetic Echo
Keeley
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
96% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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NuX Tape Echo Delay SOS
Nux
78% similarityShared character: controls, delay, classic_rock
Carl Martin Red Repeat
Carl Martin
78% similarityShared character: controls, delay, simple
Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay
Dunlop
77% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
J. Rockett Alien Echo
J Rockett
75% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
Donner White Tape
Donner
74% similarityShared character: delay, classic_rock, warm
Death By Audio Micro Dream
Death By Audio
73% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2?+
The closest matches in character are the NuX Tape Echo Delay SOS, the Carl Martin Red Repeat, the Dunlop EP103 Echoplex Delay. Budget picks: NuX Reissue Series Analog Delay, One Control Sea Turquoise Delay V2, J. Rockett Immortal Echo. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin DeLayla XL.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Peavey MAX 100, Boss Waza-Air — Run Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 cost?+
Around $219 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).