Acapulco Gold
The EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold is a one-knob distortion pedal designed to emulate the sound of a cranked vintage Sunn Model T amplifier. It delivers raw, amp-like tones, ranging from overdrive to a roaring, fuzz-like distortion, all controlled by your guitar's volume and tone knobs. This simple yet powerful pedal provides a touch-sensitive response for a versatile range of sounds, and is perfect for classic rock and more modern styles.
What EarthQuaker Devices say about the Acapulco Gold
The Acapulco Gold is a dirt-simple distortion Device modeled after the sound of a cranked vintage Model T amplifier, bringing the openness, clarity, and crunch that only a dimed tube amp can provide, at a fraction of the size, and without expensive maintenance costs!
What guitarists say...
Guitarists loved the versatile distortion and fuzz tones available. They found it delivered a range of sounds from a usable overdrive to a full on fuzz with all settings between. Many users enjoyed the simplicity of the single knob and its ability to create a 'tear in the space time continuum'.
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