{"id":6782027300942,"title":"Earthquaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal","handle":"earthquaker-devices-special-cranker-overdrive-pedal","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device designed to give your signal some extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retaining all of the natural nuances and character of your amp. Think of it as sticking an extra preamp tube in your amplifier for more saturation. Single notes will blossom and bloom with rich harmonics and singing sustain with responsive, tube-like sag. Power chords will sound thicker and crunchier, a little more ragged around the edges. Complex chords will remain distinct and complex, as the Special Cranker is designed to preserve your tone’s integrity without muddying up the low-end or smearing the midrange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-34e2fceba70b0767e0e8\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the output volume. Unity gain is between 10-12 o’clock depending on which diodes are selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Diode Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germanium on the left for a softer and more transparent tone and Silicon on the right for a brighter and more modern edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-6a83a3b0d713b4dad972\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. More:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the gain. This control changes the bias of the transistor, so you may hear a little noise when adjusting. Don’t worry; this is perfectly normal. At maximum gain, the Special Cranker can achieve explosive overbiased tones depending on the output of your pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolls off highs counterclockwise and boosts highs clockwise. A flat response can be found right around 3 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1548169712808_117398\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-3bb061ea913cf9f69ca5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25\" (121 x 64 x 57mm) with knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis device is true bypass and uses electronic relay-based switching. Audio will not pass without power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexi-Switch® Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis device features Flexi-Switch® Technology! This relay-based, true bypass switching style allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching style switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSince the switching is relay based, it requires power to pass signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis device should be powered a standard 9-volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Special Cranker can be safely operated from 9-18 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-07T23:34:19-04:00","created_at":"2022-08-07T23:28:00-04:00","vendor":"Yamaha Australia","type":"Pedal","tags":["Brand_Earthquaker Devices","DIM=17x6x9","Earthquaker","Earthquaker Devices","Effect Type_Overdrive","guitar pedal","normal","overdrive","pedal","Price_$100 - $249","Product Type_Effects \/ Pedals","Subcategory_Guitar Effects"],"price":17900,"price_min":17900,"price_max":17900,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":21999,"compare_at_price_min":21999,"compare_at_price_max":21999,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39933481287758,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EQD-SPEC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Earthquaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":17900,"weight":600,"compare_at_price":21999,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/downtownmusicsydney.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Special-Cranker.jpg?v=1659929328"],"featured_image":"\/\/downtownmusicsydney.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Special-Cranker.jpg?v=1659929328","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21803769856078,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":750,"width":750,"src":"\/\/downtownmusicsydney.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Special-Cranker.jpg?v=1659929328"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":750,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/downtownmusicsydney.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Special-Cranker.jpg?v=1659929328","width":750}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn all-discrete analog distortion enhancement device designed to give your signal some extra grit and boost without drastically altering your tone and retaining all of the natural nuances and character of your amp. Think of it as sticking an extra preamp tube in your amplifier for more saturation. Single notes will blossom and bloom with rich harmonics and singing sustain with responsive, tube-like sag. Power chords will sound thicker and crunchier, a little more ragged around the edges. Complex chords will remain distinct and complex, as the Special Cranker is designed to preserve your tone’s integrity without muddying up the low-end or smearing the midrange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-34e2fceba70b0767e0e8\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the output volume. Unity gain is between 10-12 o’clock depending on which diodes are selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Diode Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germanium on the left for a softer and more transparent tone and Silicon on the right for a brighter and more modern edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-6a83a3b0d713b4dad972\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. More:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the gain. This control changes the bias of the transistor, so you may hear a little noise when adjusting. Don’t worry; this is perfectly normal. At maximum gain, the Special Cranker can achieve explosive overbiased tones depending on the output of your pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolls off highs counterclockwise and boosts highs clockwise. A flat response can be found right around 3 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1548169712808_117398\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-3bb061ea913cf9f69ca5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25\" (121 x 64 x 57mm) with knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis device is true bypass and uses electronic relay-based switching. Audio will not pass without power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexi-Switch® Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis device features Flexi-Switch® Technology! This relay-based, true bypass switching style allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching style switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch the effect will be bypassed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSince the switching is relay based, it requires power to pass signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis device should be powered a standard 9-volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Special Cranker can be safely operated from 9-18 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Earthquaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Pedal
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