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Three of Earthquaker’s Most Versatile Pedals





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Start your pedalboard setup off right with Sweetwater’s endlessly versatile Earthquaker Devices Essentials Pedalboard Bundle! This bundle contains three of Earthquaker’s most beloved pedals for a total of four effects, thanks to the Dispatch Master’s dual delay/reverb functionality. Along with those spacey sounds, the Special Cranker gives you access to a plethora of aggressive low- to mid-gain overdrive tones, while the Hizumitas fuzz unleashes a vertitable wall of distortion! To keep your pedals organized and easily accessible, we’ve included the Pedaltrain Metro 20 pedalboard paired with an MXR M239 5-output power supply, for a compact rig that still has plenty of room if you’re looking to add more pedals down the road. Finally, every pedalboard needs a few patch cables ? the 3-pack of MXR 6-inch right-angle cables allow you to easily hook everything up with minimum excess cabling.





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EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V3 Delay and Reverb Pedal


Sells separately for $199.00





Capable of disseminating luscious washes of reverb and delay, the EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V3 pedal is poised to inspire your creativity. Now in its third generation, this version gains a Flexi-switch ? hold it for momentary operation or tap it to toggle it on or off. Dispatch Master V3's massive reverb is able to produce everything from a subtle ambience to a shimmering pool of echo. And V3's delays don't degrade over time, even when they're repeating into infinity. Of course, both effects can be used together or separately, providing an abundance of tonal depth and character.





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EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar Pedal


Sells separately for $149.00





The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas fuzz sustainer pedal puts the explosive guitar textures of Wata (of Boris fame) on your pedalboard. It's based on Wata's favored Elk BM Sustainar pedal, delivering "heavy saturation with a gritty edge and massive bottom while maintaining a clear and dynamic tone." Leveraging volume, sustain (fuzz), and tone controls, Hizumitas serves up a wide tonal range to explore, from dark and gloomy grind to bright, incisive fuzz. Plus, Hizumitas remains clear and articulate even at heavy fuzz settings, and even complex chords retain excellent note separation. Between its generous amount of gain on tap and its wide-ranging tone control, the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas will satisfy your need for savage fuzz tone.





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EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal


Sells separately for $99.00





In contrast to the EarthQuaker Devices stripped-down Speaker Cranker, the Special Cranker boasts an expanded control set for improved command over the pedal's sound and response. The More knob makes its triumphant return in the Special Cranker, adjusting the bias of the transistor to dial in varying levels of saturation. Standard Level and Tone controls let you dial in the perfect volume while adjusting treble frequencies, respectively. Where the Special Cranker truly shines is through its diode selector switch, offering the original silicon diode voicing as well as a distinct germanium option ? with versatility and tonal possibilities like this, it's no surprise that more than a few Sweetwater shredders turn to EQD for all their pedal needs.





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MXR M239 Mini Iso-Brick 5-output Mini Isolated Pedal Power Supply


Sells separately for $99.99





Need a power supply for your pedalboard? Running short on space? MXR has a solution for you. The Mini Iso-Brick delivers quiet, noise-free power to your stompboxes without eating up a ton of pedalboard real estate. Five fully isolated outputs, including a 9/18-volt switchable output, accommodate a wide range of pedals while eliminating annoying ground loop noise. Expansion is as easy as inserting a splitter cable. Troubleshooting is also a breeze, thanks to super-bright LED status indicators. Beyond that, this road-ready power supply is built like a tank. Whether you need a space-saving solution for your travel board or just have a small collection of tried-and-true pedals, the Mini Iso-Brick is a reliable, feature-packed pedalboard power supply.





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Pedaltrain Metro 20 20-inch x 8-inch Pedalboard with Soft Case


Sells separately for $99.99





If you're searching for a compact pedalboard for uber-tight spaces, the Pedaltrain Metro 20 is a portable, grab-and-go solution complete with a low-profile, horizontal orientation. This rugged, aluminum-alloy board boasts a modified 3-rail system, and it's able to accommodate pedals of all sizes, from micro stomps to multi-effects units. The lightweight Metro 20 comes with hook-and-loop tape and zip ties for securing and organizing your pedals. A soft case is also included. The Pedaltrain Metro 20 is a rock-solid pedalboard ? in fact, it's built to last a lifetime.





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MXR 3PDCP06 Right Angle to Right Angle Pedalboard Patch Cable - 6-inch (3-pack)


Sells separately for $11.99





MXR knows a thing or two about hooking up a great-sounding pedalboard. That’s why Sweetwater is proud to offer this MXR patch cable 3-pack. Each cable is 6 inches long and is outfitted with rugged right-angle plugs. Your tone will sound great thanks to the oxygen-free copper conductors and spiral shields. And the connectors’ low-profile design helps save valuable pedalboard real estate. When it’s time to wire up your board, go with the company that makes the pedals themselves. Grab an MXR 6" Pedalboard Patch Cable 3-pack today.





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