Electro Harmonix Ripped Speaker Guitar Effects Pedal

Born from the rebellious spirit of early rock pioneers who slashed speaker cones with razor blades to achieve their signature sound, the Ripped Speaker fuzz pedal bridges the gap between vintage lo-fi grit and contemporary sonic devastation. At conservative fuzz settings, this pedal faithfully recreates those classic distorted tones reminiscent of damaged speakers, faulty recording consoles, and loose valves that defined an era. Crank up the fuzz control and you’ll unleash a completely different beast – a searing, fully saturated modern fuzz that commands attention with its monumental presence.

The innovative RIP knob functions as a bias control, manipulating the clipping characteristics at both peaks of your signal waveform. Set to the neutral noon position, you’ll enjoy perfectly balanced fuzz with robust low-end response and crisp high-frequency bite that never becomes harsh. Rotating clockwise introduces aggressive hard gating that causes your signal to sputter and choke, perfect for simulating that dying battery aesthetic. Turn it anti-clockwise for a smoother gating response where notes fade out with organic decay.

The active TONE control employs a tilt-shift EQ design that remains flat at the centre position. Counter-clockwise rotation darkens your sound by emphasising low frequencies while reducing treble content, whilst clockwise adjustment brightens the overall character by boosting highs and rolling back the bass response. Complete with true bypass switching, internal 9-volt battery operation, and compatibility with standard EHX 9-volt power supplies, the Ripped Speaker is ready for any musical situation.