From Guitar World · Nov 5, 2026 · 1m 30s

Wata's Distortion Secrets

Boris guitarist Wata explains how environment shapes her guitar sound through feedback and fuzz pedals.

In brief

Boris guitarist Wata explains how environment shapes her guitar sound through feedback and fuzz pedals. Boris guitarist Wata says the environment guides her guitar sound rather than her controlling it, using pedals like the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas and ELK Big Muff. Originally reported by Guitar World.

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Wata's Sound Philosophy

A blurring shot of Boris guitarist Wata playing a black Gibson Les Paul

Wata describes sound as an experience of becoming one with the world through vibration and high volume.

“Sound is an experience”

Boris' Amp Preferences

Wata uses Orange and Matamp tube amps as vital instruments alongside her guitar for high-volume sound.

“Resonating sound together with my bandmates in the same space is crucial”

ELK Big Muff Impact

Boris guitarist Wata&rsquo;s Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas and Wata Fuzz pedals

The ELK Big Muff provides rich low-end frequencies and a unique blend of delicacy and raw power for sustained tones.

“It possessed a unique blend of delicacy and raw power”

EarthQuaker Hizumitas

The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas is modeled after the ELK Big Muff and adds tonal shifts for feedback-heavy passages.

“It possesses a heavy character that constantly generates tonal shifts”

Wah Pedal Use

Wata uses a wah pedal for lead parts in Boris songs, creating a waterfall-like sound that resonates through the body.

“It produces a pleasant sound that resonates through your entire body”

Space Echo RE-150

The Space Echo RE-150 adds nuance and character to the tone, feeling like it plays along with Wata.

“It feels almost like the unit is playing right along with me”

Environment Guides Sound

Wata says the environment guides her guitar sound rather than her controlling it, using feedback techniques.

“Rather than me controlling the guitar sound, it feels more like the environment guides the sound”

Boris Tour Update

Boris is currently touring Europe to celebrate 20 years of their song PINK.

“Boris is currently on tour in Europe celebrating 20 years of PINK”

Pedal Testing Process

Wata tests pedals at high volume with her amp and guitar, often creating songs directly from pedal sounds.

“I always test them using my own amp and guitar at high volumes”

The main idea

Boris guitarist Wata says the environment guides her guitar sound rather than her controlling it, using pedals like the EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas and ELK Big Muff.

Read the original on Guitar World

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