Earthquaker Devices Introduces Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator
Earthquaker Devices has introduced the Westwood, a pedal they describe as “a mild mannered light-to medium-gain translucent overdrive manipulator.” Its EQ section includes Treble and Bass controls with up to 20 dB of cut/boost while its drive section offers a host of tones.
“The Westwood’s Drive control sets the level of gain for a near-clean boost at lower settings, to rich, bell-like jangle and chime, all the way to soaring lead tones that are cutting and distinct, but never harsh,” Earthquaker writes. “On the bass guitar, the Westwood provides warm low-mids and a smooth top end with plenty of vintage grit and punch.”
Other features include true bypass, silent relay-based switching, and an all-analog signal path. It’s shipping soon with a MAP of $179.
Earthquaker Devices Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator Pedal Features:
| Translucent Overdrive Manipulator |
| Two-band Active EQ |
| True bypass |
| Silent relay-based switching |
| All-analog signal path |
| Lifetime guarantee |
| Weight: 9.95 ounces |
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