Detail 01
Three hand-matched germanium transistors
They form the core of the pedal’s MkII-inspired fuzz circuit.
Product detailSKU #1500000468546
EarthQuaker DevicesBarrows Fuzz Attacker Effects Pedal Cream and Pink
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Barrows is a compact germanium fuzz pedal built around three hand-matched transistors. Attack moves from lower-gain, amp-like grit into saturated fuzz, while Level sets the output volume and can drive an amp harder. Its phase-corrected buffered output is designed to work with pedals later in the chain, and true bypass keeps the effect out of the signal path when disengaged. It runs from standard center-negative 9V DC pedal power.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a compact pedalboard that needs germanium fuzz with standard 9V DC power.
- Setting fuzz intensity and output level quickly through a two-knob control layout.
- Placing a fuzz before additional pedals in a chain using its phase-corrected buffered output.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than Attack and Level controls for onboard fuzz adjustment.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
True bypass
The effect is bypassed when the pedal is disengaged.
Detail 03
10 mA current draw
It has a listed current requirement of 10 mA.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires a center-negative 9V DC power supply; one is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What controls are on the Barrows?
It has Attack for fuzz intensity and Level for output volume.
02What power does the Barrows use?
It uses a center-negative 9V DC supply and draws 10 mA.
03Does the Barrows have true bypass?
Yes. It uses true-bypass switching.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Knobs
- Level, Attack
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Pink
- Color Finish
- White
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Power Supply
- 9V DC (center-negative, not included)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.355
- Dimensions
- 2 inch x 1.75 inch 3.75 inch
3 detailsOther
- Pedal Type
- Fuzz effects pedal
- Bypass
- True bypass
- Current Draw
- 10 mA
