EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar Pedal

The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar is a powerful analogue fuzz pedal created in collaboration with Wata of Boris, recreating the character of her heavily used vintage Elk BM Sustainar.

Designed for players who want huge low end, thick distortion, gritty texture and long smooth sustain, the Hizumitas delivers crushing power chords without losing the clarity needed for open chords and lead playing. Its simple Volume, Sustain and Tone controls cover everything from aggressive mid-focused fuzz to enormous bass-heavy walls of sound.

Ideal for doom, stoner rock, sludge, shoegaze, alternative, psychedelic and heavy experimental guitar, the Hizumitas is an excellent choice for players who love classic Big Muff-style fuzz but want something with its own distinctive Japanese-inspired character.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	EarthQuaker Devices
Model	Hizumitas
Type	Fuzz Sustainar Pedal
Condition	New
Inspiration	Wata's vintage Elk BM Sustainar
Controls	Volume, Sustain, Tone
Bypass	Relay-Based True Bypass
Current Draw	10mA
Power	9V DC Centre Negative
Main Appeal	Huge low end, heavy saturation and smooth sustain with excellent clarity
Best For	Doom, sludge, stoner rock, shoegaze, alternative and psychedelic guitar

What Makes The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Special?

The Hizumitas was developed around Wata's own Elk BM Sustainar, a Japanese fuzz closely related to the classic Triangle-style fuzz circuit. Rather than simply recreating a generic vintage fuzz sound, EarthQuaker Devices studied her individual pedal to capture the characteristics that made it central to her tone.

The result is an extremely saturated fuzz with a gritty edge and substantial low-frequency response, while retaining surprising note definition. Power chords sound enormous, open chords remain articulate and sustained single-note leads have plenty of weight and presence.

Simple Three-Knob Control

Despite its enormous sound, the Hizumitas is straightforward to operate.

Volume

Controls the overall output level. The Hizumitas has plenty of output available, making it useful both as a standalone fuzz and for driving an amplifier or other effects harder.

Sustain

Controls the amount of distortion and sustain. Lower settings provide restrained fuzz textures, while turning it clockwise creates increasingly saturated, sustaining sounds.

Tone

The Tone control has a particularly wide range. Turning clockwise emphasises the bass and reduces some of the mids and high frequencies, creating an enormous low-end-heavy fuzz sound.

Turning anticlockwise introduces more treble and midrange bite, helping the guitar cut through a dense mix.

Who Is It For?

The Hizumitas is particularly well suited to players looking for a thick, sustaining fuzz pedal with more clarity than you might expect from such a heavily saturated circuit.

It is an excellent choice for:

• Doom guitarists
• Stoner rock players
• Sludge and heavy alternative styles
• Shoegaze
• Psychedelic rock
• Post-rock
• Experimental guitar
• Heavy riffing
• Sustaining lead guitar
• Players looking for Japanese-inspired vintage fuzz tones

Why Choose A Muff-Style Fuzz Pedal?

Muff-style fuzz circuits are known for producing thick distortion, substantial sustain and a powerful low end. They work particularly well for heavy riffs, sustained lead sounds and dense layers of distorted guitar.

The Hizumitas takes that familiar concept in a more aggressive direction. It retains the huge saturation and sustain players expect while providing enough clarity for individual notes and chord voicings to remain audible.

That makes it especially useful for musicians who want an enormous fuzz sound without everything disappearing into an undefined wall of distortion.

Wata, Boris & The Hizumitas Story

The Hizumitas was designed in collaboration with Wata, guitarist of Japanese experimental rock band Boris.

Wata's long-standing fuzz of choice was an Elk BM Sustainar, a Japanese variation on the classic Triangle-style fuzz circuit. EarthQuaker Devices used her actual vintage pedal as the reference point when developing the Hizumitas.

Its combination of massive saturation, deep bass response, gritty texture and smooth sustain reflects the kind of enormous guitar tones associated with Wata and Boris while remaining flexible enough for a wide range of modern heavy and alternative styles.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas vs Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

The Big Muff Pi is the classic reference point for thick, sustaining fuzz. The Hizumitas shares that general family of sounds but has a particularly aggressive character, powerful low end and wide-ranging Tone control.

Choose the Hizumitas if you want massive Muff-style sustain with a distinctive gritty edge and Japanese fuzz heritage.

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas vs EarthQuaker Devices Hoof

The Hoof offers more detailed midrange shaping and is highly flexible across different fuzz applications.

The Hizumitas is better suited to players primarily looking for huge saturation, sustain and crushing low-frequency weight.

Hizumitas vs Traditional Vintage Fuzz

Traditional transistor fuzz pedals can often sound raw, open and highly responsive to guitar volume controls.

The Hizumitas is aimed more towards thick saturation and sustain, making it especially effective for heavy rhythm playing, large chords and powerful lead tones.

What's Included?

• EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar Pedal
• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	EarthQuaker Devices
Model	Hizumitas
Product Type	Fuzz Sustainar Pedal
Controls	Volume, Sustain, Tone
Switching	Relay-Based True Bypass
Input Impedance	Approx. 150kΩ
Output Impedance	Less than 10kΩ
Current Draw	10mA
Power Requirement	9V DC Centre Negative
Power Connector	2.1mm Centre-Negative Barrel
Dimensions	121 x 64 x 57mm including knobs
Condition	New

Power Requirements

The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas requires a standard regulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply with a 2.1mm barrel connector and draws approximately 10mA.

No power supply is included.

Do not operate the Hizumitas at voltages higher than 9V.

FAQs

What type of fuzz is the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas?

The Hizumitas is a heavily sustaining analogue fuzz inspired by Wata's vintage Japanese Elk BM Sustainar, itself related to the classic Triangle-style fuzz circuit.

Who is the Hizumitas designed for?

It was created in collaboration with Wata of Boris and recreates the characteristics of her favourite vintage fuzz pedal.

Is the Hizumitas good for doom and stoner rock?

Yes. Its huge low end, heavy saturation and long sustain make it particularly well suited to doom, stoner rock, sludge and other heavy guitar styles.

Does the Hizumitas sound like a Big Muff?

It belongs broadly within the Muff-style fuzz family, but its distinctive low-end response, gritty saturation and tonal character give it its own sound.

What controls does the Hizumitas have?

It has three controls: Volume, Sustain and Tone.

What does the Tone control do?

Turning the Tone control clockwise increases bass response and produces a darker, heavier sound. Turning it anticlockwise introduces more high-frequency and midrange presence.

Does the Hizumitas have true bypass?

Yes. It uses relay-based true bypass switching.

Does the pedal require power to pass signal?

Yes. Because the bypass switching is relay based, the pedal requires power for signal to pass through it.

What power supply does the Hizumitas require?

It requires a regulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply with a standard 2.1mm connector.

Is a power supply included?

No. A power supply is not included.

How much current does the Hizumitas draw?

The pedal draws approximately 10mA.

Is the Hizumitas only suitable for very heavy music?

No. While it excels at doom, sludge and stoner rock, its Tone and Sustain controls also make it useful for shoegaze, alternative, psychedelic rock, experimental music and sustaining lead sounds.

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