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EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold V2 Distortion Pedal

Distortion Pedal with Relay-based True Bypass Switching
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Like a Cranked Power Amp for Your Pedalboard!

With an upgraded silent switching system, version 2 of the EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold distortion pedal is better than ever. The Acapulco Gold v2 is like putting a vintage tube amp's master volume control on your pedalboard. It's based on the sound of a cranked Sunn Model T amplifier, and the single-knob control takes your tone from quieter to louder, covering a wide range of dirty tones that are very responsive to your guitar's volume and tone controls. Most iconic amps are defined by their power amp section, and the EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold v2 puts that sonic intensity on your pedalboard.

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EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold v2 Distortion Pedal at a Glance:
  • New switching system is soft, silent, and built for life
  • Hand-built by the pedal gurus at EarthQuaker Devices
New switching system is soft, silent, and built for life

EarthQuaker redesigned a number of circuit boards to make way for its relay-based soft touch switching, and the benefits are many. For starters, since there's no hard click when you engage the pedal, the Acapulco Gold v2 is more comfortable to play without shoes, and its switch is built to last a lifetime. And since there's no audible "pop", switching is completely discreet. Experience for yourself the best Acapulco Gold yet: the EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold v2.

Hand-built by the pedal gurus at EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices is a small boutique guitar pedal company located in Akron, Ohio. Every EarthQuaker pedal you buy from Sweetwater was built by real human hands using premium components. EQD's pedals range from enhanced classics, like the Park Fuzz, to effects than no ear has heard before, like the Rainbow Machine. Whatever sound you're after, founder Jamie Stillman and his team of pedal gurus are dedicated to building a box to help you achieve it.

EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold v2 Distortion Pedal Features:
  • Based on the sound of a cranked Sunn power amp
  • Harmonically rich tube tone
  • One single knob dials in a wide range of distortion tones
  • Responds to your guitar's volume and tone controls
  • Relay-based soft touch switch is silent onstage and underfoot

Note: the Acapulco Gold v2 requires power. No signal will pass through the pedal without power.

Crank up your tonal intensity with the EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold v2!

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Distortion
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 7mA
  • Height: 2.25" with knob
  • Width: 2.5"
  • Depth: 4.75"
  • Weight: 0.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EQDACAPV2

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Awesome!!

This is the perfect unit for someone wanting a good middle ground between fuzz and distortion, I love it.
by Braden B from Peru, IN on

Outstanding, plus it’a a mastering tool.

When I first heard and read about the Acapulco Gold a while ago I thought, meh, it sounds like a one trick pony.

But let me tell you, this little pedal taught me more about controlling my guitar than probably any other pedal I've used.

It's pretty much a straight distortion tone, that increases in volume, but the magic is in your guitar. You can change your distortion in many ways by using the tone and volume knobs on your guitar.

This is a revolution to me. I set the pedal level at unity or a little below, and then make the distortion how I want it without having to bend down and twiddle with stomp box knobs which takes away from playing pleasure as it takes longer, and you've got to kneel/crouch down.

Hats off to EQD for making something that's been a true eye opener and fun learning experience.
by Philip Rodden from NC on
Music background: Always Learning

Best pedal

I always leave this thing on at 12 o’clock and just use my guitars volume to control how dirty I want it.
by Ean from Nashville on
Music background: Nephew swap band

Tingly feelings in bad places

In the immortal words of Dr. Peter Venkman from the classic movie Ghostbusters, "It'll tear your head off man." Just thick slabs of power distortion. LOUD distortion. Not too fizzy. You switch to the neck pick up and go up high on the neck and the notes are thick and the sustain is there. Through my Marshall DSL40C on the 20 watt mode it will unmake friends and alienate people. But then again depending on the person you may just make some friends. I have an Earthquaker Plumes overdrive and I turn the gain all the way down on that and run it in front of the Acapulco Gold. Oh lawd!
by Bim on
Music background: Hack

Acapulco Gold: Hits the Mark

Using this pedal in my home studio is a breeze .
This Pedal does heavy sound in a most appreciable way.
When I want to doom/drone grindage, King Buzzo guitar style, this pedal brings home the bacon.
If this pedal was lost/stolen I would replace it a.s.a.p. without a doubt.
I'm waiting for a RAT2 to arrive (maybe today from Sweet Water) as I have red the two pedal make a great pairing.
The continuous high quality customer service that I received from Sweetwater Music has been very consistent over the years.
I bought two new Epiphone guitars, a Les Paul Modern and a Les Paul Jr. with a P-90 from Sweetwater music and Guitars that I received were perfect in everyway when they arrived.
by Duane Anderson from CA on
Music background: inspired Hobbist, playing for 50 years
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