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Description
Dive into the sonic depths of your creative potential with the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle, a vintage analog octave up pedal that channels the spirit of classic psychedelia into your sound. Stripped down to essentials, the Tentacle sports a single stomp switch and an LED on/off light, ensuring that your focus remains solely on its transformative audio prowess. Originally birthed from the octave section of the celebrated Hoof Reaper, this pedal was so beloved that it demanded its own spotlight.
Whether you're looking to add a shimmering overtone to your riffs or completely transform your soundscapes, the Tentacle effortlessly integrates into any setup. An ideal companion for the experimental musician, this pedal plays exceptionally well with other effects, inviting endless possibilities for unique, layered sounds. Its robust build and straightforward design make it a reliable addition to your pedalboard, promising consistent performance night after night.
Perfect for those who value both simplicity and depth in their gear, the Tentacle is more than just an octave pedal—it's an invitation to explore new musical dimensions.
Key Features:
- Vintage analog octave up effect
- Single stomp switch operation
- LED on/off light indicator
- Designed from the Hoof Reaper's octave function
- Seamlessly integrates with other effects
Product specs
| Brand | EarthQuaker Devices |
| Model | Tentacle Analog Octave Up |
| Finish | Various |
| Year | 2015 - 2017 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Octave and Pitch-Shifting Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of effect does the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle produce?
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The EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle produces an analog octave-up effect, adding a higher octave to your guitar signal for a unique, harmonically rich sound.
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Can the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle be used with a bass guitar?
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Yes, the Tentacle can be used with a bass guitar, although it is primarily designed for electric guitars. It will add an octave-up effect to the bass signal, which can create interesting tonal textures.
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Does the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle require a specific power supply?
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The Tentacle operates on standard 9V DC power, using a center-negative power supply common to most guitar pedals.
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How does the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle differ from other octave pedals?
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The Tentacle is a straightforward analog octave-up pedal without additional controls, focusing on delivering a pure octave-up effect without additional modulation or blending features.
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Is the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle easy to integrate into a pedalboard?
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Yes, the Tentacle has a compact standard pedal format, making it easy to fit into most pedalboards without taking up much space.
Videos
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EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle Analog Octave Demo
EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle Analog Octave Demo
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Earthquaker Devices Tentacle
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Earthquaker Devices Tentacle Demo by Mike Hermans
ProGuitarShopDemos
Earthquaker Devices Tentacle Octave | Reverb Demo Video
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Earthquaker Devices Tentacle (demo)
Living Room GD
EQD EarthQuaker Tentacle Octave Pedal On Bass
The Tone Unknown
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Reviews
PROS
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Analog octave up effect provides unique sound
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Simple, knobless design for easy use
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Works well both clean and with high gain for versatility
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True bypass for signal integrity
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Can be used momentarily for short passages
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Adds sparkle and grit, enhancing tone
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Works great before fuzz and other dirt pedals
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Prominent octave effect on higher frets
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Tracks well without noticeable latency
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Bright LED suitable for stage use
CONS
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Can be overbearing in certain signal chain positions
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Limited to power chords or majors for best sound
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Boost can be too loud for some setups
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Octave effect less noticeable on lower notes
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High price for a simple circuit design
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Sound may be too "fuzzy" when boosted for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle.
Features and functionality
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The Tentacle's flexi-switch allows for short effect bursts, enhancing its versatility in live settings.
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The Tentacle struggles with tracking chords, performing best with single notes above the 12th fret.
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Owners seeking more functionality suggest pairing the Tentacle with a loop mixer to blend its octave effect, enhancing versatility without buying additional pedals.
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Comparisons
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Compared to the Pigtronix Octava, the Tentacle has a more aggressive high-frequency bump.
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The Octava offers additional controls like blend, filter, and drive, making it more versatile than the Tentacle.
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For cleaner, polyphonic octave effects on a Bass VI, consider a digital pedal like the Bass Whammy or Boss OC-5 over the Tentacle.
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The Gup Minicorn is highlighted as a compact alternative with a green ringer, offering a blend feature similar to the Life Pedal.
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Use cases and applications
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The Tentacle pairs effectively with other dirt pedals, enhancing their sound.
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The Tentacle is less effective for Bass VI guitars when playing below the 12th fret, as its octave effect struggles with lower registers.
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Pairing the Tentacle with another octaver and fuzz/overdrive enhances its performance for a Bass VI setup.
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Users exploring a Life Pedal-like setup might consider the FoxRox Octron combined with any fuzz for a similar effect with more blending options.
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User experience
4.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 17 Ratings
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Very usable
The octave becomes more apparent when you play higher notes or especially 12th fret or higher. This means you're able to play chords still and not have to turn it off to go from rhythm to lead. Now if you hit a chord hard you can hear it almost break up and do some cool, almost synth sounding stuff. Two note chords sound great with this especially root note and 4th together and do some tight percussive riffs. Naturally it's not a clean octave but that's the cool factor about it. I run it before my Fuzz Face and they are a match made in heaven.
Love this pedal.
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Simple but effective
Super simple due to knobs but extremely versatile, best before dirt pedals near octave effects.
Nice pedal
I really like this pedal because it gives the guitar a funky distortion and theirs no nobs so just one setting and it sounds brilliant.
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Expensive
It's expensive for something that's basically a dan armstrong green ringer mod with a 15 dollar circuit, but I like the design and it does what it's supposed to properly
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Thurston Moore showcases the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle on his Instagram, highlighting it among his "Geetar Pedz" collection.
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Troy Van Leeuwen is seen using the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle pedal during a performance with Queens of the Stone Age, as shared by way.huge.electronics on Instagram.
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In this video showing some cool pedal tricks, Alderete uses the tentacle throughout, and explains how while he usually uses it at the front of his signal chain, but someone suggested to try it at the end, and he really liked how it sounded.
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Will Swan posted a picture of his new pedals to Instagram with the caption "Are these enough new pedals?"
At 1:00 in the Premier Guitar video titled "Baroness Rig Rundown with John Baizley, Gina Gleason & Nick Jost Guitar & Bass Gear Tour [2024]," an EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle pedal is clearly visible as part of John Dyer Baizley's pedalboard setup.
In an Instagram post by Alain Johannes, the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle can be seen among his collection of pedals in the background.
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In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown, Jacob Tilley's RJM Mastermind was noted to include the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle, indicating its use in his setup.
A core of Wolfe’s lead sound is an octave-up snarl– which comes from an EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle, running after the OCD.
In this EarthQuaker Devices interview she elaborates:
“I love fuzz. I’m just a big fan of fuzz. I think the Tentacle is probably my favorite pedal of all time. It’s so cool before any kind of drive; it just really brings out the top end and that amazing octave. I just love it,” she said.
“My core tone is an [Fulltone] OCD, but without the Tentacle it just doesn’t sound right to me. I think when I [first] put the Tentacle before it for the first time, I was like, Oh my god, I think that’s the sound. So that is just such an exciting combination for me,” Wolfe said.
The pedal was also mentioned in 2021 Premier Guitar interview.
In her spare time, Wolfe explores every pedal she can get her hands on and entertains herself by searching for the perfect combination for her signature sound. She's put together a "desert island board" comprised of three pedals: the EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle analog octave-up pedal, running into a Fulltone OCD, and an MXR Six Band EQ. "That's the sound that belongs to me," she says.
In this "Fuzz Off" by Earthquaker Devices from 2019 the Tentacle can be seen at 00:53 between the the Hoof and the Hoof Reaper.
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