EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Guitar Pedal

Vintage soul with modern muscle

The EarthQuaker Devices Barrows is a modern masterpiece that pays homage to the legendary MKII fuzz circuit while adding contemporary refinements to satisfy even the most discerning tone chasers. At its core, the Barrows features a trio of meticulously matched germanium transistors, hand-selected and coaxed into a circuit that produces everything from light, singing overdrive to crushing walls of fuzz with endless, harmonically rich sustain.

Unlike many vintage-inspired fuzz boxes, the Barrows offers modern reliability and player-friendly improvements. Its buffered, phase-corrected output ensures compatibility with the rest of your pedal chain, while the increased output volume gives you enough boost to drive your amp into glorious saturation. Compact yet powerful, the Barrows captures the soul of the most recorded fuzz tones in history while pushing them into new creative territory.

With just two controls Level and Attack the Barrows provides expansive tonal possibilities. Level sets the output volume with plenty of headroom to slam your amp, while Attack takes you from amp-like grit to fully saturated fuzz chaos. Whether youre after the rebellious bite of 60s rock, the dreamy wash of shoegaze, or modern fuzz-drenched leads, the Barrows delivers with stunning touch sensitivity and sonic depth.

Handbuilt in Akron, Ohio by EarthQuaker Devices, the Barrows is more than a pedal its a gateway into fuzz history reimagined for todays player.

Features

• Modern reimagining of the classic MKII 3-transistor fuzz circuit
• Trio of carefully matched germanium transistors for authentic tone
• Attack control ranges from light distortion to thick, endless fuzz sustain
• Level control with plenty of boost to drive your amp
• Buffered, phase-corrected output ensures pedalboard compatibility
• True bypass switching for pure signal integrity
• Compact, pedalboard-friendly footprint with custom artwork by Dave Neeson
• Handbuilt in Akron, Ohio, USA

Specs

• Pedal Type: Fuzz
• Circuit: Analog
• Controls: Level, Attack
• Footswitch: 1
• Input: 1 x 1/4″
• Output: 1 x 1/4″
• Bypass Switching: Mechanical True Bypass
• Power: 9V DC center-negative power supply (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 10mA
• Input Impedance: 10 k
• Output Impedance: 100
• Dimensions: 3.75″ x 2.00″ x 1.75″ (95 x 51 x 44 mm, with knobs)
• Artwork: Designed by Dave Neeson