The Jellyfish Electronics Girthquake is an overdrive effects pedal, one of the maker's overdrives, reviewed by Pedal of the Day in June 201612. Jellyfish described it as an "MXR Distortion + mixed with the legendary Harmonic Percolator", a pairing of a classic distortion design with the Harmonic Percolator's character1. Players looking for where an overdrive like this sits among the alternatives can compare it with other Overdrive Pedals or with Distortion Pedals.
Controls
The control section is deliberately simple. As Pedal of the Day put it, it features "your basic overdrive controls: Volume, Tone and Gain"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sets output level; the reviewer found "plenty of volume at your disposal"1 |
| Tone | Shapes the EQ; described as "a nice EQ section in the Tone knob"1 |
| Gain | Runs from "clean boost to all-out rock star ranges"1 |
The Gain control's range means the pedal can work as a Boost Pedals style clean lift at the low end, or push into fuller overdrive at the top1.
Build and enclosure
The Girthquake is hand built and hand painted. The enclosure has a "textured stone" look and feel, with coats of clear gloss to make sure it stands up to use1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the Girthquake on 21 June 20161. The reviewer's verdict:
"the Girthquake is a real rocker, make no mistake"
"this is an excellent overdrive to add to your rig"
The same review summed up the package as "Hand built and hand painted, with a simple control setup and great sounds pouring out"1.
Videos
Pedal of the Day
Questions
What circuit is the Jellyfish Girthquake based on?
Jellyfish Electronics described the Girthquake as an MXR Distortion + mixed with the legendary Harmonic Percolator. That puts it in the territory of a classic distortion design crossed with the Harmonic Percolator's character, rather than a straight copy of either circuit.
Is the Girthquake hand built?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's reviewer described the Girthquake as hand built and hand painted, with a simple control setup. The enclosure has a textured stone look and feel, finished with coats of clear gloss to help it stand up to use.
What does the Gain knob do on the Girthquake?
The Gain knob runs from a clean boost to what the reviewer called all-out rock star ranges, so it covers everything from pushing an amp gently to full overdrive territory, with the Volume and Tone knobs shaping level and EQ around it.
Who reviewed the Jellyfish Electronics Girthquake?
Pedal of the Day published a review of the Girthquake in June 2016. Its reviewer called it a real rocker and an excellent overdrive to add to your rig, and noted the hand built, hand painted construction.
Sources (2)
- Jellyfish Electronics Girthquake Overdrive, Pedal of the Day, 2016-06-21
- Jellyfish Electronics Girthquake Overdrive, Pedal of the Day, 2016-06-10