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Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar

Low to Medium Gain Overdrive
Innovative development of the legendary green overdrive pedal with more headroom, less background noise and significantly better signal integrity
Improved working range of the tone controller
Harmonises with electric guitars, basses and synthesizers
Noiseless relay-based soft-touch circuit
Works as a latching and momentary switch
True bypass
Level, tone and gain controls
3-Way toggle switch for the three clipping modes (Symmetrical LED / asymmetrical silicon / No Diode OpAmp Drive)
Bypass footswitch
Status LED
Metal housing
6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
Power supply via optional 9 V DC power supply (not included in delivery) 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial connector, polarity (-) inside
Current consumption: 25 mA
Dimensions (L x W x H): 117 x 64 x 57 mm
Weight: 396 g

Note: Battery operation not supported.

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Available since July 2019
Item number 473740
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A pedal that just "screams" versatility

The number of "screamer"-style pedals on the market today is virtually endless, as are the technical variations that have been made to the design. In the midst of these, however, EarthQuaker Devices' Plumes Signal Shredder represents a unique interpretation that brings way more to the table than just the signature "mid-hump". The Plumes's top panel takes the familiar three-knob layout of the original from which it takes its cues, but adds a mini-toggle switch that gives players a choice of three different clipping modes, which deliver the typical mid-emphasised drive with attenuated low end, a dynamic boost effect, and a higher-gain sound respectively, and make the Plumes a significantly more versatile take on the green legend.

It's all in the clipping

Alongside its low-noise circuitry, increased dynamic range, and greater headroom, the EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Signal Shredder's biggest advantage compared to other models is its trio of available clipping options. In the first position, the pedal uses symmetrical LED clipping to deliver that classic, smooth sound that players immediately associate with green overdrive pedals, and this setting tames the low-end response while pushing the mids - ideal for tightening the sound of overdriven amps and boosting solos. Setting the switch to its middle position bypasses the clipping diodes to produce an open, dynamic-sounding boost that enhances the sonic character of the amp without dramatically colouring the signal, while the third position uses asymmetrical silicon diode clipping for an organic, amp-like overdrive that makes the Plumes perfect as a standalone gain pedal.

EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Signal Shredder, detailed view

All about the green vibes

Guitarists who enjoy the classic "screamer" mid-boost but also want to have extra options at their fingertips without having to load up on extra pedals should definitely take a closer look at the EarthQuaker Devices Plumes, which packs a solo boost, a way to tighten up high-gain amps, and a characterful mid-rich overdrive for amplifiers that serve as a pedal platform into a single compact unit. The Plumes also pairs excellently with a range of different pickups, allowing players of everything from Texas Blues to Death Metal to sculpt their ideal tone. Guitarists who want to take the classic sound of those legendary green OD pedals and explore the "what ifs" that the original circuit leaves open will definitely enjoy the EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder.

About EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices was founded in 2004 by the musician Jamie Stillman, who had previously gathered years of experience in the world of music and sounds as the manager of a record label for Metal, Punk, and Shoegaze bands. Today, his innovative pedal designs are among the most in-demand and desirable devices in the boutique segment, attracting interest from a huge community of musicians. Stillman is now in charge of a sizeable team of developers and technicians, who are continuously working from their base in Akron, Ohio to expand their catalogue of hand-made effects pedals. EarthQuaker Devices are used by renowned artists like Paul Simon, Coldplay, Tom Bukovac, Idles, and The Black Keys.

The small details add up

The thing that sets the EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Signal Shredder apart from other low-gain overdrives (apart from its sonic architecture) is its technical design: The footswitch operates noiselessly thanks to its relay-based "Flexi-Switch" technology, eliminating the pops and clicks to which vintage pedals are typically susceptible - an obvious bonus when recording, since no noises have to be edited out after the fact. Momentary switching is also possible, which activates the effect for as long as the switch is held down and bypasses it again when the switch is released. And because the switch is true bypass, there is zero colouration of the sound when the pedal is off. What is more, the Plumes requires just 9V at 25mA, which means it can operate with virtually every pedalboard power supply.

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