Who Is Earthquaker Devices?

Today we are taking a dive into our filming archives and showing an interview with Jamie Stillman from Earthquaker Devices that was filmed during NAMM 2019. EQD and the Stillmans are some of the best people in the pedal industry and I'm excited to get to share our talk finally! In the comments tell me what your favorite Earthquaker Devices pedal is! Make sure to check out Relaxer!
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Check out the gear in this and past episodes here:
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Jamie's guitar is an Iconic JM Elegante: iconicguitars.com/products/jm...
Josh's guitar is a Bilt Relevator: biltguitars.com/products/rele...
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Gear in this video:
5:35 Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master
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12:09 Earthquaker Devices Erupter
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16:28 Earthquaker Devices Arpanoid
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17:35 Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport SR
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17:35 Earthquaker Devices Bit Commander
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Record Time:
Relaxer - relaxersystem.bandcamp.com/music
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[@shaneharrington3655]

*This episode was great. Woulda been better if you put a tap tempo on it.*

[@rileyjesiah6284]

Instablaster.

[@MaidenHairWa]

Octaves

[@thisguy2973]

Playback speed 2x.

[@mohitrahaman]

@@thisguy2973 I made an extension for myself to to do the Shift + > thing that youtube already has but under menus ugghh. Now I must name it tap tempo, thx for the idea.

[@sodajinx9938]

Got em

[@FernandoGuglielmi]

"People don't know what they want." The most sane pedal builders of these times.

[@the_hero7801]

I love that jhs shouts out other pedal companies other than just upping his own pedals, it's so opposite of what the "business motto is"

[@dzhellek]

That's the great part about being a small business owner. He can please himself without worrying about a board of shareholders.

[@BitMatt1]

This is how real business is done. Be so good at what you do that you dont have build yourself up. Build up the community as a whole and you will sell product automatically. I had not owned a single jhs pedal... then I bought 3 in 1 week.

[@mook5tar]

Hats off to you guy.. that was a coool piece you did together, bravo !

[@gabrielm.4554]

Well he’s repairing a pretty damaged image of pedal thievery... it’s all a facade, the dude is a sack of shit

[@BitMatt1]

@@gabrielm.4554 bla bla bla...

[@mercedesescobarmusic]

1:01 Holy shit! I did NOT expect him to be handsome villain!!!

[@Rustyjamesman]

that jam at the end was badass

[@donaldryder5534]

Glad to see the bass player has his head back.

[@michaeldoerksen2841]

Ya but he didn't have an Offset bass.... geez XD

[@HandelOp6No5]

Seriously. We with the committee were quite concerned.

[@evancihon9609]

Things I love about the JHS channel: interviews make me smile (not like goofy smile just kind of half grin but with a little head shake) the nature and the legit love of making cool things whether it be music or gear. Lastly, the lack of snobbery. Reviewing pedals that are budget or clones and acknowledging the idea that when something sounds good it must be good. I love the fact that you use both your heart and your head in making content.

[@davepatterson4774]

Nailed it.

[@SeanKerns]

Yeah, for someone who owns a pedal company, and presumably wants to sell his own products, Josh is admirably egalitarian about propping other people's stuff and other companies.

[@ericwarrington6650]

Right on...well said..he deserves all these props...he's helped propel this pedal movement with selfless promotion of the greater good... good people man...need more ppl like him in this world...

[@ericwarrington6650]

The genius is in the karma...

[@kostischaveles]

this is the new sales model of the next century. JHS you are geniuses

[@Miguel-un1vh]

I plugged in the Bit Commander on bass and it blew my mind, hasn’t left my pedal board. Love EQD, totally unique sounds.

[@kingjbone1]

this should've been much longer and def needs a part 2 & 3. totally awesome content!

[@tysmith1967]

EQD is a brand I can really get behind. I love the aesthetic, the boundary pushing, all of it. I only have the Plumes right now, but it's my always-on base tone. I can't wait to get the Acapulco Gold but I'm kinda waiting to find one with the Thief Fest graphic. Nothin better than the gunslingers and the pot leaf!

[@whiskybravo4648]

The thief graphic is limited and hard to come by.

[@SlyHikari03]

Same

[@billnelson9413]

Last night I had a long nightmare that finally ended when I discovered the “evil” was the JHS Haunting Mids pedal.

[@todddammit4628]

I heard they used real ghosts to make that pedal.

[@iancpowell]

two of my favorite pedal designers together, made my day on a day where everything seems to be making my day.

[@espinela]

Amazing transition from Jamie playing alone and the band coming in out of a sudden. Absolutely amazing. Fantastic episode as well!

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

Guitar effects community in the 21st century are like musicians in the 60's...all about their art and sharing ideas back and forth. A formula for some great brews to happen.

[@antoniomota2494]

I just want to say how much i love this show, everything in it is perfect, the asthetic, the editing, the overall vibe that Josh brings, makes it so good to watch. The interview was amazing, and when the band kicks in along with the arpnoid, showing how good it can sound, showing how amazing the work of this gentleman is, it just gave me chills. This show inspires me a lot, and makes me even more obsessed with pedals, and to create a unike sound.

[@MrJddelux]

Great jam at the end of the video! Very cool!! And great interview and video. Thanks for sharing!

[@giacomodimasi1821]

Great!! Josh and Jamie together! Keep rockin'

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Awe man, I was starting to think “they’re not gonna play the awesome intro song??!!” Then it starts. Awe... great video! Jam you guys are playing towards the end sounds amazing!

[@calebtylershepherd21]

My can’t live without pedal is the “Afterneath”. I’ve written, and recorded all of my original songs using that pedal with my Taylor Acoustic. Sometimes subtle and sometimes not so subtlety. I also use it of course with electric how it was meant to be used. Now I stack reverbs, and use it in parts where I want the reverb to freeze and hang in the air on swells, and such. I’ve gotten more use out of that pedal than any other I own, and it’s a key piece of what defines my sound. So thank you Earthquaker!!! Incredible job making pedals that do more than just the norm.

[@christophernoia5197]

Caleb Tyler Shepherd it’s one of those pedals for me too. I have the original issue and have used it extensively after it released. Great for synths, keyboards, guitars, recording, and reamping. The afterneath, deluxe memory boy, and grey box dod250 are ones I can’t go without. Everything else depends on my mood and what I’m going for.

[@luke-xz1gb]

hey are you me? the AN is the best pedal in the universe. i wish they made the light at the tip of the wizards staff! - but hey you cant have everything.

[@jacqueshacerias1204]

I love my Afterneath. I pair it with a Grand Orbiter and Dispatch Master for wonderful etheric swirly goodness

[@christofyre]

Jacques Hacerias Very similar setup. I have all three of those, plus tons of other EQD. Afterneath is definitely my favorite pedal, but I really like the sound I get running Transmisser into Grand Orbiter into Space Spiral. The sound is cosmic like playing guitar in outer space!

[@mindfall82]

I love my Taylor but sold my Afterneath, it was cool but just couldn't gel with it.

[@pj_day]

dispatch master was my first EQD pedal and might still be my favorite but I also dearly love the night wire. glad there is a genuine community among great builders such as yourselves ❤️

[@rasalghul6847]

Both of you guys are awesome! Thank you so much

[@HazeAnderson]

Great interview thank you for uploading this! :)

[@WhiteWolf--]

EQD is such an original, unique builder that creates expressive and inspiring pedals. Will always be one of my favs and Jamie is such a cool dude!

[@Indoorplumbing]

I can’t comprehend how the entire guitar community isn’t subscribed to your channel... your content is so amazing!

[@RockWeller]

Hey JHS! You guys have been always making great pedals! Its great you guys are shouting out other companies as well! Greetings from Singapore!

[@rapcon14]

I've been eyeing the Bit Commander and the Arpanoid for a while now. Thanks for putting this interview out!

[@richardsp2794]

Two people who I just love to listen to and hear what they have to say. For every reason, for no reason. Thanks Josh for the throw back and putting this out. Always, a port in the storm of the day.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Just ordered an EQD Afterneath V.3, so I covered your request there (and not my first EQD by any means), but I also just ordered my fist JHS pedal, the Crimson fuzz, as well as the Little Black Buffer, because it was time to get you on my board. Thanks for sharing the spotlight with your fellow creators and for your always cool jams to put the pedals in context.

[@reverendg5937]

Great Episode. Josh your the Best. Thanks for expanding my pedal horizons!!!

[@nos_mjb]

Really enjoyed this one. I bought my first EQD pedal last week (have had them on my wishlist for awhile), have a JHS Supreme coming next week. And damn, Jamie's guitar- I'm in love with that finish! Those colors, that binding - it all speaks to me. Sounded great- sure it plays wonderful as well.

[@sonicpickups]

I could listen to Jamie talk all day, what a great guy.

[@joelacina4945]

just got my Afretneath v3. WOW! mine blown, absolutely love this thing. from the graphics to the manual to the functionality to the features to the quality to the sounds this thing is a 10 plus! It was my first Earthquaker product, but certainly wont be my last! thanks JHS. love your chanel

[@mistergoat7357]

Great show. I ordered my first EarthQuaker pedal tonight and rewatched this episode to celebrate. Both you fellers feel like my people. Bless you both

[@jhspedals]

yes!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@calebneff5777]

I love EQD so much. I’ve had a ton of their pedals, it the one that spoke to me the most has probably been the Transmisser. Such a unique reverb.

[@bradenolsen3638]

I’m a fan of the old archived footage, great interview!

[@Garebear21]

I've always admired EQD for their sound and look but now I love them even more. Such a humble, cool guy

[@illegalsix7920]

was surprised by the full band at the end! great stuff!!!

[@coreyrramsay8858]

The more I watch this channel the more I love the JHS show. I have the EQD Westwood and it is amazing. I have been looking at getting the Dispatch Master and the Plumes.

[@AMGL1989]

This is probably the coolest sounding jams I’ve ever heard on your channel. Nice.

[@kepler16b]

The afterneath is an absolute beast. Specific type of reverb, but so original and deep. Plus it has a wizard. Duh.

[@LittrellKaden]

The ending jam was my favorite one that you guys have done so far!

[@ZRobertson91]

Pretty sure you're the only pedal maker that actively and frequently tells me to buy other pedals. Love that about you!

[@TaylorSmith-qk8mt]

Awesome jam at the end! The riff when the distortion comes on is legit!

[@joshuabousquette8061]

Hi guys, long time viewer, first time caller. Love the show, just gotta say: the Plumes is a great pedal, and I'm happy that you guys spend time revisiting the 808 platform, in addition to the fuzz face, tone bender, etc. not to mention the DOD, MXR, RAT, etc. I'm happy to have a Black Ash on my shelf for recording sessions and personal reasons, but I take the Plumes on gigs, and it does everything I need it to do.

[@BlackHoleBrew42]

Damn, i remember seeing Party Of Helicopters with Hella at the Mercury Cafe in Denver, like..... 15 years ago. Had no idea.

[@ramonaHQ]

Wow! It’s my second favourite pedal company interviewing my favourite pedal company or my favourite pedal company interviewing my second favourite pedal company I’m not sure. 😊😊❤️

[@Andy_Yates]

I love the Terminal, Hoof, and Afterneath. I have the Hoof because it's the only Muff style pedal I bonded with, and the Terminal is just that badass zippery fuzz. Add the Afterneath after all that noise and you have the makings of a giant soundscape. Can I just say I was really feeling that last jam, and how you worked it in with him playing the Arpanoid was pretty great

[@RobertStraughn]

This reverse marketing from JHS is brilliant! Not only does Josh get the word out on awesome pedal companies, but he makes you want to support JHS too! I just bought the EarthQuaker Devices Plumes and 3! JHS mini pedals (whitey tighty, prestige, mini foot fuzz v2). They all sound phenomenal!!

[@aornic]

Good stuff. I've used a Dispatch Master since 2012 now. It was the first pedal I ever bought!

[@wideskyguitars]

Two legends in the pedal world, I wish this was a 2 hour conversation. I have a few EQD pedals, The Life, Dispatch and Palisades but the next one has to be the Hoof, I played it at NAMM and it blew me away. And that jam at the end....!

[@theGIGINIband]

The last show I played before the Covid 19 shutdown was with Relaxer. Truly amazing live. Jamie is still rocking to big of amps in the room he's in (Marshall 8x10... Sunn Model T) and he has a pedalboard for the fog machine and lasers and yes its an amazing show and amazing music. I'm glad to call him a friend

[@samhatman6536]

What you put on the platter is always a feast for me! Record Time or Awesome Archives, I am tuned all the way in. My Board needs a Sea Machine, I sure want a chorus for my Birthday, which is tomorrow. Officially 67!!!, and still a pup! OH, does Jamie create the graphics for his pedals? Ok.... have a great weekend Josh!! Great video and the session was the best!

[@marcusmeyer256]

This is wonderful. Cracking me up

[@christophercheney1006]

I am a devoted fan of the show, and I am stoked that you are also such a fan of EQD! I love my Bit Commander for bass!

[@siavashmassoudi]

Absolutely love Jamie and EQD! He seems so genuine and EQD imo is one of the absolute best pedal companies of today!

[@johnaburnsx6624]

I love EQD and am glad you’re friends! I’m from Akron, OH myself and play at one of the local churches. Keep up the good work guys!

[@kevinapplegate8338]

My favorite JHS video so far! Love Earthquaker devices! I have two pedals. Ghost echo and dispatch master. Very inspiring!

[@Lunamist72]

Recently got the dispatch master and it's quickly becoming my favorite pedal ever. Digital delay+ hall reverb with no bad sounds in it. Good stuff!

[@darlantro]

16:30 full band out of nowhere... Wow, you out a lot of love and effort into this video, it's much appreciated

[@Flooblecrank]

I'm looking at the Plumes from them. But then again the fact that you promote your nominal competitors' wares on your channel is so f*g wholesome I wanna buy your stuff too!

[@whatspadethinks]

One of my all time favorite effects is the sample & hold filter, used to perfection on the Who's "Relay". I first started playing drums in 6th grade concert band, then into marching band, so even before I started playing guitar in the early '90's at 16, I loved rhythmic sounds. I've wanted one for years and when I learned that Earthquaker made one I began researching it. The reviews for the Spatial Delivery were all excellent, and it hasn't disappointed.

[@lssimonato]

what a beautiful episode...

[@richjohn2497]

Top stuff as usual guys. Jamie is a gentleman.

[@gensonaris3316]

Josh love your videos and love your pedals! Would have like to see more of that jam session.

[@bthalko]

Jam at the end was massive. Loved it. Also love my EQD Plumes, and I don't care if it's a Tube Screamer. Now I need a Bit Commander and a JHS Univibe thing.

[@reverendg5937]

Josh you are one of the Best!!! Great Episode!!!

[@yobhsiFehT]

For the record, the next pedal I buy is going to be a JHS, but I'm continually impressed an encouraged at the spirit if generosity in the pedal community, on display here particularly well! Keep up the great work, ALL of you! 😄

[@TheRealMinkus]

Man that jam at the end got me . That was killer 🤘🏻

[@JohnCollis]

Awesome Jam at the end!!!!

[@youareinflames]

that gig in the end was EPIC!

[@smokemethhailsatan]

I absolutely love Jamie Stillman. I have a Westwood that I use as my general overdrive, but I just bought a Hummingbird, Nightwire, Acapulco Gold, and Ghost Echo, all of which are AMAZING in their own way.

[@stevengarvey5782]

My first EQD pedal was the v.1 of the Afterneath reverb. I was experiencing a steep learning curve with that one so i called Akron and Jamie answered the phone and my questions. We talked for about 40 minutes. I ended up buying a Hoof fuzz and a sweatshirt too. Jamie was telling me about an idea involving his mother's front loading clothes washer and the chugging churning sound it made and how that would make a great pedal, especially when you hit the button and it goes into the spin cycle. You gotta love this kind of creative madness. Peace.

[@D2B9R]

I've had the Acapulco Gold for awhile but... I just got the Afterneath V3 and I'm in love with it, put the two together and it's amazing.

[@jawseybruce]

I like it everytime you talk about Earthquaker and to have Jamie kinda have to open up a bit, while still be snarky and brutally honest was great. I never saw this when you first presented it, I own the Organizer and wanted it beyond all other similars for several reasons but one of the silliest was its a Earthquaker Pedal and I gotta have one. They really supported a band I know called Haunted summer here in LA by giving them a ton of pedals to use and they do, ALL OF THEM, and that is where i heard what I liked and then I just started with what I could afford. I am so glad for that hapenstance honestly it changed a lot of how I think about pedals/hands and feet/pedals on tables/ playing "the pedal" Thank you Josh for being you and thank you Jaime and his wife for being them too. We couldn't have done a lot of it without you folks

[@birdwoodcbgs71]

Wow love the tones on the closing track especially the distortion/fuzz

[@2doobsmcjubes555]

Oof that ending jam was fire! I don't know how you pieced that together from just a riff but that was very good.

[@huncysound]

I just added the EQD Plumes to my board, it’s beyond TS, amazing is the word for the Plumes. I ordering one more plumes today for my acoustic board. @1oc on the vol and no drive I can get my Gibson G-45 to stick out in the mix with the Plumes, and still get that G-45 tones. Thank you so much for the video.

[@danielhoffheins2068]

Great episode. My favorite Earthquaker Devices pedal is the Bit Commander because you really have to play with it to unlock all its potential. After jamming on the Bender, I feel like I need some Hoof in my life.

[@wrzkace1]

thank you. cool jam!!

[@josephcaccavo2763]

Your videos are always so informative, but one of the coolest features of your videos is that you often promote other pedal companies over your own ie, “...don’t buy a JHS pedal, go buy an Earthquaker, they’re awesome!” ...you’re kinda awesome yourself!

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@jordandangelo180]

I’ve been waiting for this episode for a feee years now. Maybe we will get the Sovtek episode next! Also, that amp in the background would go great with my Lovepedal Red Dot Zen Drive.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I have an EQD Acapulco Gold, Transmisser, and Avalanche Run. Very cool pedals. Tune the guitar down, and it's like having a Sunn O))) concert in my living room.

[@ChristianMoses]

This was especially cool since my first Earthquaker pedal (Plumes) came in the mail just today. Thanks!

[@75YBA]

Uhm...totally wicked jam folks! Many thanks as always!

[@FloridaManMatty]

Bought my first JHS pedal last week (got myself a Supreme Fuzz from Sweetwater). But since Jamie reminds me SO much of one of my oldest and dearest friends (Robbie Baird, you goofball... Love you Bro!), and also since it’s a great excuse to buy a new pedal, as soon as I’m done typing this, I’m gonna go back to Sweetwater and get myself my very first EQD stomp box! You’re a legit super good guy, Josh, and your attitude toward other manufacturers and the craft of pedal building as a whole is rapidly turning me into a JHS fanboy. Brand loyalty is HUGE with me, so videos like this (especially that last bit) are going to end up paying for a lot of bicycle parts and plane tickets abroad so you can chase down Roger Mayer and pick the brain of the Grand Puba of custom/boutique guitar effects pedals!!!

[@lanthaniated1]

Still cranking the EQD Spires double Fuzz it has all the spit and snarl I need. Awesome show guys.....

[@supermonkeycollider]

DAMN That's an really nice jam at the end. Right in my feels.

[@mkkrushmt]

The plumes and black ash are two of my favorite pedals! Just bought an arpanoid ...loved this episode!!!

[@model_number_band]

Killer epi. Have owned the following EQD pedals:: Transport Sr., Dispatch Master, Hummingbird.. All fantastic!

[@AlexandreSoma]

I love this videos so much!

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Awesome jam at the end 👍🏻

[@andreweasombentley4703]

The track at the end is incredible!

[@Supernautiloid]

I love my Avalanche Run 2.0. I have other delay and reverb pedals but nothing quite sounds like the AR. It was a great buy and I'll never get rid of it.

[@gisellechacon7081]

Really loved this one! Jamie has that same humility and authentic love of music that I appreciate in you, Josh! I'm still learning about his inventions, but I'm pretty sure one will find its way onto my board- the Afterneath or Dispatch Master, perhaps? I really dig The Depths too, but I think I've sold that spot to 🦄.

[@drpelliper5818]

that jam at the end was stellar

[@filipzo]

I use Cloven HooF and Afterneath v1. So cool and inspiring! Great video as always!

[@whiskybravo4648]

2 great pedal companies in this video. Excellent footage. EQD is fast becoming my favourite pedal maker.

[@Julius_Seizure]

That jam at the end is everything 🔥