EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder
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
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Item number 469712
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Overdrive Yes
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Distortion No
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Fuzz No
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Metal No
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 Small Signal Shredder represents a unique interpretation that brings way more to the table than just the signature "mid-hump". The Plumes' top panel retains the familiar three-knob layout of the original from which it takes its cues, but adds a mini-toggle switch offering three distinct clipping modes: A crunchy, compressed drive with a distinctly British character, a dynamic clean boost, and a more transparent, mid-rich overdrive reminiscent of the original Screamer circuit. With its improved low-noise circuitry, increased dynamic range and headroom, and refined tone control, the Plumes offers a significantly more versatile take on the green legend.
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It's all in the clipping
The EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder's greatest asset is its trio of clipping options. In the first position, the pedal uses symmetrical LED clipping to deliver its crunchiest, most compressed sound, reminiscent of a classic British valve amp – ideal for adding bite to clean tones or pushing already overdriven amps into heavier territory. 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. Finally, the third position uses asymmetrical silicon diode clipping for a warmer, more transparent Screamer-style overdrive, making the Plumes an excellent standalone gain pedal. The redesigned Tone control offers full, defined lows and cutting highs without sacrificing the characteristic midrange presence.
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Get those 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 additional pedals – should definitely take a closer look at the EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder. It packs a solo boost, a way to tighten up high-gain amps, and a characterful mid-rich overdrive for amplifiers that serve as pedal platforms into a single compact unit. The Plumes also works well with a wide 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 Plumes Small Signal Shredder.
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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 Small 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, activating the effect for as long as the switch is held down and bypassing it again when released. And because the switch is true bypass, the pedal leaves the signal unaffected when switched off. What's more, the Plumes requires just 9V at 25mA, making it compatible with virtually any conventional pedalboard power supply.
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