Description
EARTHQUAKER DEVICES Sunn o))) Life Pedal V3
The Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 is a collaboration between EarthQuaker Devices and the legendary drone metal pioneers Sunn O))), bringing crushing tone, raw volume, and harmonic chaos to your pedalboard.
This latest version refines the original circuit to deliver more clarity, more range, and even heavier textures. The octave section has been fine-tuned for stronger upper harmonics without sacrificing low-end weight, and the added third footswitch (with Flexi-Switch Technology) gives you instant access to octave tones on demand.
Designed to replicate the core tone chain used on Sunn O)))’s Life Metal sessions with Steve Albini, the Life Pedal V3 captures that mix of tube overload, octave fuzz, and full-stack saturation. Whether you’re chasing heavy drone tones, doom metal distortion, or experimental sonic layering, this pedal is your gateway to monumental sound.
What It Does
The Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 combines three effects in one:
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Analog Octave Fuzz inspired by the Shin-Ei FY2 and FY6 circuits
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Rodent-style Distortion with three selectable clipping modes
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MOSFET Clean Boost to push your amp into glorious saturation
The signal path runs Octave → Distortion → Boost, and each section can be used independently. Use the octave alone for vintage-style fuzz, stack all three for apocalyptic gain, or hit the boost to drive your amp into pure tube bliss.
Key Features
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Blendable analog octave-up circuit with footswitch and expression control
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3 clipping modes: Op Amp, Asymmetrical Silicon + LED, and Symmetrical Silicon
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Distortion and boost can be used independently
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All-discrete MOSFET clean boost for transparent gain
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True bypass with EarthQuaker’s Flexi-Switch Technology
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Built for doom, drone, and fuzz worshippers
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Handmade in Akron, Ohio, USA
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Lifetime guarantee
Tech Specs
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Current Draw: 25 mA
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Octave Distortion: Input Impedance 1 MΩ / Output Impedance <1 KΩ
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Booster: Input Impedance 500 KΩ / Output Impedance <1 KΩ
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Dimensions (out of box): 146 × 121 × 38 mm – 0.54 kg
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Boxed Weight: 0.69 kg
Why Melbourne Guitarists Love It
The Life Pedal V3 is perfect for players chasing massive, saturated tones that still cut through a mix. From doom metal to stoner rock, it captures the full roar of Sunn O)))’s tone in a single stompbox. If you love big amps, rich harmonics, and cinematic fuzz, this pedal belongs on your board.
Buy It From a Trusted Australian Store
Looking to buy the EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3? You’ll love Colemans Music. Visit our South Melbourne store or shop online with fast, secure Australia-wide delivery. We’re a proudly independent, family-owned Australian music store that knows gear and backs it up with great service.
