Sunn O))) Life Pedal
A heavy octave distortion and booster built with Sunn O))), based on the front-end tone from their Life Metal album.
About this pedal
The Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 combines an octave fuzz circuit with a clean booster stage designed to drive a tube amp into overload, reproducing the heavy front-end tone Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson used recording Life Metal. A third Flexi-Switch footswitch isolates the octave section for quick, radical tone shifts on top of the core drive and boost.
Specs
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 5.65 x 2.25 in. (121 x 144 x 57 mm) with knobs |
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| Current Draw | 15 mA |
| Octave Distortion Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Octave Distortion Output Impedance | <1 kΩ |
| Booster Input Impedance | 500 kΩ |
| Booster Output Impedance | <1 kΩ |
| Power Supply | Standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Sunn O))) Life Pedal cost?
- EarthQuaker Devices lists it at $299 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Sunn O))) Life Pedal still available?
- Yes. EarthQuaker Devices lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Sunn O))) Life Pedal?
- EarthQuaker Devices, building gear since 2004. Where it's built: Built one at a time in Akron, Ohio, hand built and hand tested, using a mix of human and robotic assembly. It's listed here as a distortion pedal.
- What warranty does EarthQuaker Devices offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty: EarthQuaker repairs or replaces any device it made for as long as the company is in business and parts are available. Wear-and-tear parts are covered for 2 years, then a $15 per-item fee applies. Enclosure wear, deliberate damage and outside modifications are not covered. Repairs carry a 2-year repair warranty. Customers pay shipping both ways, and a $15 bench fee applies if no fault is found. No returns. Repairs can take up to 45 days.