EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle Modifications
The EQD Tentacle is an analog octave-up pedal that “adds a swelling octave up” to just about anything you can imagine. It’s meant to be paired with other pedals, which is why it is so limiting – there are no controls! In the stock condition, it is best used with the neck pickup selected while playing above the 12th fret.
- Knob Mod
- FlexiMod Bypass (for V1 Tentacles)
Mods for the EQD Tentacle
Knob Mod
Normally, the Tentacle has no controls – just one, simple switch with an indicator light. With the Knob Mod a singular knob is introduced that allows you to control the intensity of the octave up.
It almost acts as a blend knob – when set low the dry signal is heard. Around the 11:00 – 12:00, the signal starts to break into the analog octave up effect. Above 12:00 it gradually grows into the standard Tentacle sound. It’s extremely useful, especially in the sweet spot between 11:00 – 12:00 where you can get decent response from playing below the 12th fret.
FlexiMod Bypass Mod (for V1 Tentacles)
A few years ago EarthQuaker Devices introduced what they call Flexi-Switch technology into their pedals. Essentially, short taps on the bypass switch toggle the pedal ON and OFF, like normal. When the bypass switch is held down, however, the pedal stays on until you lift your foot off the switch. It allows you to be able to momentarily activate a pedal without having to stomp twice.
They call these upgraded pedals V2. As such, earlier versions of the Tentacle (V1) do not have this Flexi-Switch technology – only the V2 has it. The FlexiMod Bypass Mod upgrades your V1 Tentacle to have this Flexi-Switch functionality.
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Hopefully I covered everything, but if you have any questions on the mods above feel free to contact me using this contact form!
If the mods above aren’t what you’re looking for, you can always request a custom modification through the Custom Guitar Pedal Modification Request form.
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