EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Analog Overdrive Pedal

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The EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker is an all-analogue overdrive and distortion enhancement pedal designed to add extra grit, saturation and harmonic richness without dramatically changing the natural character of your guitar and amplifier. Think of it like adding another driven preamp stage to your amp. Single notes gain rich harmonics and singing sustain, power chords become thicker and crunchier, while complex chords retain definition without excessive low-end mud or an artificial midrange boost. With selectable Germanium and Silicon clipping, plus dedicated Level, More and Tone controls, the Special Cranker covers everything from nearly clean enhancement and bluesy breakup to medium-gain rock overdrive and aggressive overbiased textures. At A Glance Feature | Details | Brand | EarthQuaker Devices | Model | Special Cranker | Type | Analog Overdrive / Distortion Pedal | Condition | New | Circuit | All-Discrete Analogue | Clipping Modes | Germanium / Silicon | Controls | Level, More, Tone | Switching | Flexi-Switch® | Bypass | Relay-Based True Bypass | Power | 9–18V DC Centre Negative | Current Draw | 15mA | Main Appeal | Adds gain and saturation while preserving your core guitar and amp tone | Best For | Blues, rock, indie, alternative, classic rock and dynamic low-to-medium gain tones | What Makes The EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Special? The Special Cranker is designed to give you more of the sound you already like rather than imposing a heavily coloured EQ curve over your rig. Its touch-sensitive response lets notes bloom naturally, while chords remain clear even as the gain increases. This makes it particularly useful for players who already like the sound of their amplifier but want additional grit, compression and sustain. The circuit builds on EarthQuaker Devices' earlier Speaker Cranker design, adding more gain, increased output, a dedicated Tone control and selectable Germanium or Silicon clipping. Germanium & Silicon Clip