EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Atacker Fuzz Effects Pedal

Unleash Crushing Tones – The EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Atacker Fuzz Effects Pedal

Greetings, tone archaeologists and fuzz disciples! You are looking at a portal to one of the most revered and mystical circuits in the pantheon of guitar effects – the classic three-transistor TB MkII. The Barrows pays homage to this iconic germanium temple while adding modern refinements that would make even the most discerning vintage purist weep tears of harmonic joy.

The original MkII circuit was the secret weapon behind some of the most crushing riffs ever committed to tape. From dawn-of-metal caveman dirges to the wall-of-sound symphonies conjured by the highest tiers of shoegaze sorcerers, this legendary topology has been the foundation of countless sonic monuments. Now, with Barrows, you can channel that same lightning-in-a-bottle magic while enjoying the reliability and versatility that modern craftsmanship provides.

At its heart, Barrows features a trio of carefully matched germanium transistors nestled within finely tuned circuitry that has been lovingly coaxed to produce everything from light, singing distortion to crushing fuzz tones with nearly infinite harmonic-rich sustain. This isn’t just another fuzz box – it’s a portal to the fabled tones that have haunted the dreams of fuzz fanatics for decades.

The Barrows delivers the signature cutting mid-focused tones with plenty of low-end authority and brilliant top-end grind that made the original MkII a studio legend. But unlike its temperamental ancestors, Barrows includes several modern upgrades that transform it from a vintage curiosity into a contemporary powerhouse.

The phase-corrected and buffered output ensures it plays nice with other pedals down the line, while the increased output volume and wide range of fuzz tones make it a versatile sonic weapon. All this power is packed into a compact footprint that saves precious real estate on your pedalboard, because every square inch matters when you’re building your sonic arsenal.

Gone are the days of finicky positive ground power requirements and battery-only operation. The Barrows runs on standard 9v power supplies, making it compatible with any common pedalboard power source. The true bypass switching ensures your signal remains pristine when the pedal is disengaged, while the MkII circuit works its germanium magic when called upon.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Boxed Dimensions: 4.75 x 3.25 x 2.25 in. / 12.065 x 8.255 x 5.715 cm
• Out of Box Dimensions: 3.75 x 2 x 1.75 in. / 9.525 x 5.08 x 4.445 cm
• Boxed Weight: 0.485 lbs. / 0.2199 kg
• Out of Box Weight: 0.355 lbs. / 0.161 kg
• Input Impedance: 10K
• Output Impedance: 100R
• Power: 9V DC Only
• Current Draw: 10 mA

Manufacturer: EarthQuaker Devices
Model: BARROWS
SKU: I849566-N-2-WHXX
UPC: 810019915284

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