EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver

The EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea is the result of a close collaboration with James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, designed to precisely replicate the legendary bass fuzz tone heard on the band’s recordings. Inspired by a heavily modified and well-worn vintage fuzz pedal that has been a staple of LCD Soundsystem’s sound, Chelsea captures all the magic of the original in a reliable, road-ready format. With just three intuitive controls—Sustain, Tone, and Level—this pedal delivers everything from light overdrive to massive, grinding distortion while maintaining exceptional clarity. The Tone Bypass switch removes the tone circuit for a rawer, mid-focused response, offering even more sonic versatility. Whether on bass, guitar, or beyond, Chelsea provides deep, harmonically rich fuzz that can shake the walls or cut through a dense mix. Built by hand in Akron, Ohio, this all-analog pedal is a must-have for anyone seeking the unmistakable, world-touring, album-defining bass fuzz of LCD Soundsystem.

Specifications:

• Developed in collaboration with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem)
• A meticulous recreation of the band’s signature bass fuzz tone
• Sustain: Controls the amount of distortion and sustain
• Tone: Adjusts treble and bass frequencies (clockwise boosts treble, counterclockwise boosts bass)
• Tone Bypass Switch: Removes tone circuit for a more midrange-heavy response
• Level: Controls overall output volume
• All-analog signal path for rich, organic fuzz tones
• True bypass with silent relay-based switching
• Current Draw: 10 mA
• Input Impedance: 50 kΩ
• Output Impedance: <10 kΩ
• Boxed Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.25 x 3.125 in. (13.97 x 8.26 x 7.94 cm)
• Out of Box Dimensions: 2.625 x 4.8125 x 2.25 in. (6.67 x 12.22 x 5.72 cm)
• Boxed Weight: 0.74 lb (335.7 g)
• Out of Box Weight: 0.59 lb (265.4 g)
• Handmade in Akron, Ohio, USA
• Lifetime warranty

This pedal is a true piece of LCD Soundsystem history, ready to bring its deep, growling fuzz to your setup.