EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium/Silicon Hybrid Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal Features a hybrid Germanium/Silicon design, pairing maximum tone with maximum temperature stability Wide gain range provides everything from amp-like overdrive to monstrous fuzz madness Features a smooth, natural and harmonically rich sustain Generates real clarity and distinctiveness that provides a tight and controlled signal that will surely be heard through the mix Scoop the mids or boost them--lots of tonal shaping options are on tap Shift control changes the frequency response of the tone control, primarily on the treble side, but it also diminishes any unnecessary muddiness on the bass side too Made with care by human hands in Akron, Ohio