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Description
Presenting the Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder, a robust fuzz pedal that brings a deluge of vintage-inspired, fuzzed-out tones to your fingertips. With standard controls like Volume, Tone, and Distortion, this pedal offers a mids-scooped punch that thrives especially well on a bass. The charm, however, lies in the less common controls, the Toneblast and Timewarp switches, that offer a brilliant blend of mid-range punch and a transition from modern to stoner rock tones. This fuzz pedal is a secret weapon of artists from Juan Alderete to Russian Circles, designed to electrify your tones.
Key Features:
- Volume, Tone, and Distortion controls for a customizable sound
- Toneblast switch for an instant mid-range punch
- Timewarp switch for a transition from modern to stoner rock tones
- Versatile fuzz pedal suitable for various music styles
- Preferred by famous artists like Juan Alderete and Russian Circles
Product specs
| Brand | Dwarfcraft Devices |
| Model | Eau Claire Thunder |
| Finish | Brown |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Distortion Pedals, Fuzz Pedals and Effects |
FAQs
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What kind of sound can I expect from the Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder fuzz pedal?
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The Eau Claire Thunder delivers a thick, aggressive fuzz sound with a rich harmonic texture, capable of creating both classic and modern fuzz tones. It's versatile enough for a variety of music genres, from heavy rock to experimental soundscapes.
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Does the Eau Claire Thunder work well with both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Eau Claire Thunder is designed to work effectively with both guitar and bass, providing a powerful fuzz effect that enhances the tonal range of either instrument.
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What are the standout features of the Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder?
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The Eau Claire Thunder features a feedback loop, a tone bypass switch for a rawer sound, and a switchable oscillation mode, allowing for a wide range of sonic exploration and unique fuzz textures.
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How does the tone bypass switch affect the sound of the Eau Claire Thunder?
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The tone bypass switch removes the tone control from the circuit, resulting in a louder and more unfiltered fuzz sound, perfect for cutting through a mix with a raw and direct tone.
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Is the Eau Claire Thunder suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Eau Claire Thunder is well-suited for live performances, offering robust construction and versatile controls that allow for dynamic sound adjustments on stage.
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Reviews
PROS
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Offers four distinct flavors of fuzz
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Powerful tone control for versatile sounds
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Germanium version provides unique character
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Feedback switch adds fun, crazy noise possibilities
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Works well with guitar, bass, and keyboards
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Can bypass the tone stack for tailored tone
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Provides both vintage and metallic tones
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Durable and well-constructed design
CONS
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Feedback switch can be difficult to tune
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May cause signal demolition if not handled properly
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Possible soldering issue in some units leading to unwanted noise
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder.
Build quality
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The acid etch design lacks numbers and labels on dials, which some find annoying for precise adjustments.
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Features and functionality
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Known for producing very heavy, fuzzy distortion, as heard on the track 'Ethel'.
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The pedal's unique tonal characteristics have spurred interest in clones, such as those by Gehirn Enterprises, indicating strong demand for its distinct sound.
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The timewarp switch and toneblast switch are highlighted for their ability to create a wide range of sounds, while the feedback switch adds low-end oscillations.
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User experience
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Use cases and applications
Mods and upgrades
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The CB Condor is suggested for boosting midrange frequencies, enhancing the fuzz to achieve a potent Queens of the Stone Age sound.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 14 Ratings
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Essential fuzz pedal with interesting quirks
I play with a lot of dynamics and I like 70x fuzz tones as well as more metallic tones. One of my projects tours selectively and records regularly. I'll be recording a new album later this year and I intend to use this pedal on my next album for dynamics and heavy parts.
This pedal was gifted to me by the company. It was a random surprise and it's now one of my favorite (my favorite?) pedal. Dwarfcraft is, unfortunately, not producing effects pedals anymore.
There are three pedal switches and I like to use all three depending on what type of sound I'm going for. The setting with both the bypass and tone blast gives me a pretty cutting fuzz tone. With just the bypass on, the pedal has scooped mids and sounds great for heavy music. I particularly like how a bass sounds through this since I can get a really warm, muffy, bass tone.
The feedback switch turns the pedal into a tunable synth-ish tone. I like to manipulate the feedback tone by feeding the pedal through other effects.
My favorite way to use the feedback tone is to set something sturdy on the switch to hold it down; this allows me to use both hands to manipulate the tone using the "Trim" and "Feedback" tune knobs, or to use my hands to manipulate the sound which I route through other effects, such as my Roland Echoplex tape delay.
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Only Fuzz Pedal You Need
This thing absolutely demolishes your signal. Perfect for anyone wanting anything noisy. You can turn back the volume on the guitar to create a more versatile, tone, or turn it all the way back for almost an overdrive. Not 5 stars because I have an issue where I think something wasn't soldered properly and it'll start giving feedback and noise until i press on the upper right corner with my foot.
The best muff type boutique fuzz pedal there is!
Guitar, Bass, Keyboards this pedal does it all! With superb controls and huge of bottom-end this fuzz simply will not leave my board. Heck I might even get two.
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In this Instagram photo, you can see the Eau Clair Thunder in the center of the desk among 2 other Dwarfcraft devices.
"Justin has been a supporter of Dwarfcraft Devices since the beginning and has an Eau Claire Thunder, SheFuzz (Shiva), Pitchgrinder and a custom synth/ring mod thing called Nicebox."
Visible in Stompbox: 100 Pedals of the World's Greatest Guitarists, as can be seen in the quick browse video at 0:08.
Mentioned in this May 2, 2019 Instagram post.
I’ve used the OG @dwarfcraft Eau Claire Thunder for years and now there’s a smaller, streamlined enclosure one called the Gold Standard? Wait...with germanium diodes and NOS Fairchild 2n5133 transistors??? Hit that link in the bio and hear/read about it on @pedalsandeffects #pedalsandeffects
An Eau Claire Thunder can be seen in this setup photo posted on Merzbow's Twitter.
Amongst the pedals that Brian uses is a Thunder by Dwarfcraft Devices.
Going up to August of 2016, Brian continually uses this pedal, now in the band SUMAC. This can be seen in a recent Gear Gods video.
In this photo, Takeshi Ohtani shows his Pedalboard, with inside the Eau Claire Thunder pedal by Dwarfcraft
Eric Avery is shown using the Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder fuzz pedal in a photo shared on his Twitter profile.
Listed by Cannata on Young the Giant's Reverb.com shop in 2023.
Great fuzz pedal from Dwarfcraft., especially for bass. I've had it in my collection for a few years but haven't been using it as much recently, and hope it finds a good home. There are scratches on the pedal as seen in the photos.
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