EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Power Amp Distortion - One Knob | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Power Amp Distortion delivers the openness, clarity, and crunch of a cranked vintage Sunn Model T amplifier in a simple one-knob format. This dirt-simple distortion device provides wide-open tube amp saturation at a fraction of the size without expensive maintenance costs. Perfect for guitarists seeking authentic vintage power amp distortion with intuitive guitar volume control interaction.
Product Overview
Hey there, treasure hunters! The Acapulco Gold is a dirt-simple distortion Device based on the power section of a cranked vintage Sunn Model T, bringing the openness, clarity, and crunch that only a dimed tube amp can provide, at a fraction of the size, and without expensive maintenance costs! Since tone is in the hands, we decided to keep the controls of the Acapulco Gold as simple as possible.
The footswitch turns the pedal on and off, and the giant knob controls the output volume. That's it. The rest is at your fingertips. Want less gain? Turn down your guitar's volume knob. Need a darker rhythm tone? Roll back your guitar's tone control. Easy, right? With your guitar's volume all the way up, the Acapulco Gold roars like a wide-open Model T on the verge of explosion.
At just-barely-backed-off, the Gold becomes a raunchy overdrive. At minimum guitar volume settings, the Acapulco Gold delivers a hazy, Nashville-sounding spank to your tone. If your guitar has separate volume and tone controls for each pickup and a three-way selector switch, this little one-knob banger becomes a three-channel tone monster at the flick of your wrist!
Ideal For
- Stoner rock and doom metal guitarists seeking authentic vintage Sunn Model T tones
- Players wanting simple, no-nonsense distortion that responds to guitar volume controls
- Vintage amp enthusiasts needing cranked tube power amp saturation without the volume
- Musicians seeking dirt-simple operation with maximum tonal versatility through guitar controls
- Guitarists with multi-pickup instruments wanting three-channel versatility from one pedal
Key Features
Vintage Sunn Model T Power Section
Dirt-simple distortion device based on the power section of a cranked vintage Sunn Model T, bringing the openness, clarity, and crunch that only a dimed tube amp can provide at a fraction of the size and without expensive maintenance costs.
One-Knob Simplicity
The footswitch turns the pedal on and off, and the giant knob controls the output volume. That's it. Since tone is in the hands, the controls are kept as simple as possible for immediate, intuitive operation.
Guitar Volume Interactive
With your guitar's volume all the way up, the Acapulco Gold roars like a wide-open Model T on the verge of explosion. At just-barely-backed-off, it becomes a raunchy overdrive. At minimum settings, it delivers a hazy, Nashville-sounding spank.
Three-Channel Capability
If your guitar has separate volume and tone controls for each pickup and a three-way selector switch, this little one-knob banger becomes a three-channel tone monster at the flick of your wrist, providing incredible versatility.
Extremely Loud Output
PLEASE BE CAREFUL - the Acapulco Gold is extremely loud! The massive output capability ensures it can drive any amplifier into saturation or provide clean boost with incredible headroom.
What's Included
- EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Power Amp Distortion
- EarthQuaker Devices owner's manual
- Limited lifetime warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Circuit Base | Vintage Sunn Model T power section |
| Controls | Output Volume (one giant knob) |
| Operation | Guitar volume/tone interactive |
| Output Level | Extremely loud (use caution) |
| Gain Range | Nashville spank to Model T explosion |
| Response | Guitar volume: full = explosion, backed off = overdrive, minimum = spank |
| Multi-Pickup | Three-channel capability with pickup switching |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Signal Path | All-analog |
| Construction | Hand-built in Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Power | 9V DC center negative |
| Dimensions | Compact EQD standard size |
Get Your Hands on This Power Amp Distortion Today
Experience the roaring power of a cranked vintage Sunn Model T in a compact pedal at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Test the guitar volume interaction and extreme output capability with our selection of amplifiers (carefully!). Visit our showroom to discover why this "little one-knob banger becomes a three-channel tone monster" that delivers everything from Nashville spank to Model T explosion at the flick of your wrist.
