Earthquaker Devices Zoar

Zoar is a medium-to-high gain distortion pedal built entirely around discrete transistors, delivering amp-like responsiveness with a wide tonal range. It’s designed to offer tight, articulate drive tones with the sensitivity and touch dynamics of a cranked amp. From sparkly low-gain textures to fuzzy saturation perfect for drop tunings and bass, Zoar blends a modern, hi-fi character with the grit and personality of vintage-inspired circuitry. Its 3-band EQ and Gain controls provide precise tone-shaping, but the real key to Zoar’s sound is the Weight control, which adjusts how much low-end content enters the circuit—dramatically shifting the pedal’s overall voicing.

Level control interacts with the rest of the circuit in a subtle but impactful way, offering more than just volume adjustments. By balancing EQ boosts with output cuts, it can be used to mimic traditional tone filtering behavior. The pedal can operate at 9V for standard headroom or at 18V for increased clarity, tighter low end, expanded highs, and a significant volume boost. Whether you're chasing a responsive overdrive, modern distortion, or gritty fuzz tones, Zoar’s flexibility and dynamic feel make it a standout option for both guitar and bass.