The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder is an EarthQuaker Devices distortion pedal, currently around $178.86. Close alternatives include the Wampler Dracarys and the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition. It pairs well with the Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo and the Roland Cube Street.
EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Zoar is a high-gain distortion and fuzz pedal with independent Distortion, Fuzz, Tone, and Volume controls that allow the two gain stages to be blended and sculpted independently. It spans a wide range from tight, compressed distortion to chaotic, blooming fuzz by adjusting the balance of the two stages. The Zoar suits heavy psych, doom, stoner rock, and noise rock contexts where high gain, dense harmonic content, and extreme sustain are primary requirements.
- distortion
- stage
- fuzz
- sustain
- high gain
- gain
- aggressive
- low gain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder is commonly used in
- Stoner Rock
- Noise Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Doom Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk
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Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo
Magnatone
21% matchMagnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Roland Cube Street
Roland
20% matchStack Roland Cube Street on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone 510 stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head
Magnatone
tonal matchMagnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Laney World Series 100 SC
Laney
tonal matchLaney World Series 100 SC stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
22% matchJHS Colour Box V2 layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal
JHS Emperor
JHS Pedals
22% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder's fuzzy voice out front: JHS Emperor goes after EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Beetronics Octahive
Beetronics
21% matchPut Beetronics Octahive in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
16% matchKeep Hungry Robot The Borderland after EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
15% matchHungry Robot Moby Dick V2's ambient voice goes after EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder's own fuzzy character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Bassist
Keeley
14% matchWhat Keeley Bassist brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Buxom Boost is voiced for a high-gain amp's front end — EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder gives it exactly that
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Wampler Cory Wong for more clean boost on top
Cheaper alternatives
DOD Carcosa
Dod
70% similarityShared character: wide_range, boost, aggressive_playing
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, distortion
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, aggressive_playing
Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Behringer
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, boost, aggressive_playing
Black Country Customs Monolith
Black Country Customs
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, pedal
DigiTech DHH Hot Head
Digitech
65% similarityShared character: tone_control, high_gain_settings, distortion
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, wide_range, aggressive_playing
Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, distortion
Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns
Black Arts Toneworks
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks Destroyer V2
Black Arts Toneworks
95% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Carbide Purple Gaze
Catalinbread
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder?+
The closest matches in character are the Wampler Dracarys, the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Black Arts Toneworks Crown of Horns. Budget picks: DOD Carcosa, MXR Super Badass Distortion, ProCo RAT 2. Boutique upgrades: Caroline Guitar Company Wave Cannon Zero.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo, Roland Cube Street, Magnatone 510 — Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Zoar V1 Dynamic Audio Grinder cost?+
Around $178.86 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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