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Description
Introducing the EarthQuaker Devices Palisades, an all-encompassing overdrive pedal that brings a new level of versatility to your music. This powerhouse pedal offers an extensive range of sound variations, with two gain channels and a boost function that redefine the classic TS808 tone. Its multitude of clipping and bandwidth options cater to all your sonic needs, making it a must-have for any discerning guitarist. This high-performing pedal is the epitome of diversity and unparalleled tonal possibilities, ensuring you'll never be without the perfect overdrive tone.
Key Features:
- Two gain channels for ample tonal variety
- Boost function for added intensity
- Extensive clipping and bandwidth options
- Inspired by the classic TS808 sound
- Exceptionally diverse overdrive pedal
- High-performance gear from EarthQuaker Devices
Product specs
| Brand | EarthQuaker Devices |
| Model | Palisades Mega Ultimate Overdrive |
| Finish | White Sparkle / Black Print |
| Year | 2015 - 2017 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What makes the EarthQuaker Devices Palisades unique compared to other overdrive pedals?
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The Palisades offers six different clipping voices and five bandwidth settings, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities. It also includes a boost section and a buffer on/off switch for enhanced flexibility.
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Can the Palisades overdrive pedal be used with a bass guitar?
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Yes, the Palisades can be used with a bass guitar. Its extensive tonal options and bandwidth settings help retain low-end frequencies, making it suitable for bass players seeking versatile overdrive tones.
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What power supply is required for the EarthQuaker Devices Palisades?
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The Palisades requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a negative center pin. It does not support battery operation, so a power adapter is necessary for use.
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How does the Palisades handle high-gain settings?
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The Palisades excels in high-gain settings, offering smooth, articulate overdrive tones with minimal noise. Its multiple clipping and bandwidth options allow for tailored high-gain sounds suitable for various musical styles.
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Is the EarthQuaker Devices Palisades suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Palisades is well-suited for live performances, offering robust build quality and intuitive controls. Its wide range of tonal options and boost feature make it a versatile choice for gigging musicians.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Twin gain stages offer versatile overdrive options
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Allows for custom tone shaping with voice and bandwidth settings
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Features separate boost for solos
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Can replace multiple drive pedals, simplifying setups
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Offers a wide range of tones, from clean boost to high gain overdrive
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Includes additional buffer and bright switch for further tone control
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Described as the most versatile overdrive pedal by some users
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Can mimic multiple Tube Screamer models and mods
CONS
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Some users find it difficult to replicate the classic Tube Screamer sound
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May sound thin/brittle or flubby and muffled to some players
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Reported to be noisy compared to other pedals
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Takes up significant space on a pedalboard for the tones it offers
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about EarthQuaker Devices Palisades.
User experience
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Some owners find themselves gravitating towards a few favorite settings rather than exploring all available options, though these settings are often very satisfying.
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Once users find a preferred sound, they tend to stick with it, though the pedal offers room for experimentation when seeking new tones.
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Owners appreciate the Palisades' ability to replace multiple pedals, like a Klon klone and Zendrive clone, consolidating pedalboards while inspiring more frequent play.
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Owners appreciate the Palisades' versatility, noting it's more of a "knob tweaker" than a "set it and forget it" pedal, encouraging exploration of various tones.
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Features and functionality
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The voice and bandwidth settings provide six distinct versions of the pedal, enhancing tonal fine-tuning capabilities.
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The inability to control the volume of the two gain stages independently can be a drawback for those seeking granular control over their sound dynamics.
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The Palisades' boost cannot be used independently, limiting some users who might prefer using it as a standalone feature.
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The Palisades offers 6 clipping options and 5 bandwidth modes, allowing for diverse drive sounds, akin to having multiple pedals in one.
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Gain A offers a range from low to medium gain, while Gain B provides a substantial volume boost, enhancing versatility in dynamic performances.
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The bright switch significantly enhances signal attack, ideal for dark-sounding guitars, while taming brightness on guitars like a telecaster with a maple neck.
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Use cases and applications
Build quality
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Users note that the V2 version's soft switches are more reliable compared to older EQD switches, which were prone to breaking.
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Comparisons
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The Dunes is recommended as a more compact alternative to the Palisades, offering key features without the bulk for those with limited pedalboard space.
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The Palisades replaced the Fulltone OCD for some users, with the former offering a broader range of tonal options and gain settings.
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The Palisades is distinguished from the JHS Bonsai, as it offers symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping and popular aftermarket mods, rather than historical Tube Screamer models.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 Reviews and 38 Ratings
3485
Any Tube screamer you could ever want.
The Earthquaker Devices Palisades is a great for anyone who loves the classic Ibanez TS9 or 808. This pedal does most Tube Screamer mods, plus has a volume boost, onboard buffer, bright switch, and switch band width. You can get a multitude of tones simply by selecting a Tubesceamer model and thinning/beefing it up using the bandwidth control. Also, it has two different gain stages which is perfect for switching between lead and rhythm tones.
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Best overdrive ever built
This thing can do it all, nice clean boosts to the highest gain overdrive that makes most distortions seem tame. Easily my favorite EQD pedal.
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Versatility is key
There are GIANTS in the world of overdrive pedals, such as the TS-9, TS-808 and the like. If I told you there was one on the market that could do everything those two do and more, it would be pretty cool. Well that's exactly what Earthquaker's Palisades is. It's extremely versatile, contains and additional buffer, and basically gives you an A/B type deal with your overdrive. Also turning on everything at once gives you kind of a stacking effect, which I also thought was cool. So if you have multiple overdrives on your board and it's killing your space, this is the way to go. It's basically 2 in one, but with the ability to change up what those two overdrives are as needed. This has been the main overdrive on my board since I got it. Recommended.
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Best Overdrive ever
This pedal is a tone monster. Even while being a tubescreamer clone, it's the most versatile overdrive pedal I've ever used. I'm never getting rid of this thing. Ever. It's too good. Gone are the days of stacking pedals with the multiple gain stages you have. It works for so many situations. Highly recommend this pedal.
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A moster.
Its every tube screamer in one pedal! I Replaced my Fulltone FD-2 with this. The palisades incredibly versatile, it has literally hundreds of possible combinations. When fully cranked you can almost make this thing sound like a fuzz. Its like a laboratory for guitar overdrive.
Artist usage
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Listed on Doug's official EQD artist page.
Listed on Eli's official EQD artist page.
"I'm positively addicted to the Bit Commander, Afterneath, and the Platonic Ideal of overdrive, Palisades."
"Now I use EarthQuaker Devices’ Palisades for that mostly, mixed with delay and wah. I’ve been trying different variations of this set up for a while now, not really adding but substituting effects with an occasional wild card thrown in for more noisy textures like the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle for fuzz wah or a robotic feedback experiment."
Jon Simmons uses the EarthQuaker Devices Palisades as his primary distortion pedal, complementing the amp distortion from his Orange amplifier. This pedal remains on his board for performances with Creeks, as seen in a photo by theshutterhappyjose from the Balance and Composure show on September 24, 2016, at the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA.
in this photo share by strymon on facebook there's the pedalboard for the last giraffes giraffes album
He uses Palisades in his pedalboard
The pedal is mentioned in her pedalboard in 2017 Reverb write-up. 2021 Premier Guitar rig rundown also mentions the pedal in her pedalboard.
"Transparent" is a guitardom buzzword. It's often used in marketing speak for the next-best pedal offering organic, free-range, USDA-approved tone. /.../ Nothing Scott has selected for her stomp station can be described as subtle or translucent. Even her delays and reverbs accentuate weird, supernatural flavor crystals. The filth and fury comes in the potent pairing of a Joyo Vintage Overdrive and EarthQuaker Devices Palisades.
Listed on Billy's official EQD artist page.
According to Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown with Citizen, Ryland uses an Earthquaker Devices Palisades,
Catching used the Palisades during the Eagles of Death Metal's 2015 tour for a solo boost.
Album Usage
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