EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life V3 Distortion, Octave Up & Booster Pedal

£339.00

The Guitar Pedals department have a New Guitar Pedal for you, the EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life V3 Distortion, Octave Up & Booster Pedal by EarthQuaker Devices is New, it is in stock at a great price and delivered to all areas of the UK. Read More for more product information, images, latest prices and how to order below.

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The Guitar Pedals department take a look at this New Guitar Pedal, the EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life V3 Distortion, Octave Up & Booster Pedal by EarthQuaker Devices is New, it is in stock at a great price and delivered to all areas of the UK. Read More for more product information, images, latest prices and how to order.

Here's what EarthQuaker Devices say about the Sunn O))) Life V3

Sunn O))) and EarthQuaker Devices are pleased to bring you the Life Pedal Volume III. The Life Pedal V3 circuit has been meticulously tweaked from the original to squeeze every last drop of heavy crushing tone available. The octave section has been fine tuned to make it more pronounced without losing the bottom end and we added a third footswitch, utilizing Flexi Switch Technology, for the octave to allow an additional method of quick and radical tone shaping. We are excited to have this back in permanent production, it is a true labor of love.

Life Pedal V3 is a distortion with a blendable analog octave up and a booster combined in one compact package. The “Amplitude” side is faithfully modeled after the classic “White Face” distortion unit, using modern, reliable components to last a lifetime. The only modifications made to the original circuit are in the clipping section. The traditional circuit uses a single pair of silicon diodes for a tight, compressed crunch.

As with version 2, Life Pedal V3 offers two additional clipping options to better adapt to different rigs. The first position is no diodes to allow for full, grinding Op Amp assault at maximum volume. The second position utilizes two silicon diodes and one LED in an asymmetrical clipping configuration. This delivers a slightly compressed and smooth crunch, similar to a valve amplifier. The last position is the stock double silicon diode configuration which provides that classic tone you know and love.

Key Features

  • Distortion pedal with a blendable analog octave up and a booster – for instant earth-shaking Sunn O))) signature tones
  • Version 3 of the popular Life Pedal, designed in collaboration with Sunn O)))
  • Features 3 different clipping options: Symmetrical Silicon, Asymmetrical Silicon & LED, Pure OpAmp Drive
  • Distortion and booster can be used independently
  • Expression and Footswitch control over analog octave up (NEW!)
  • Octave blend allows total control over how much Octave is mixed into the circuit
  • All-analog signal path
  • True bypass
  • Silent relay-based switching with Flexi-Switch® Technology
  • Powered by regular 9 V DC PSU (centre -, 2.1 mm, ~25 mA current draw)

About the manufacturer

EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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