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EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder Overdrive Pedal
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Brand | Earthquaker Devices |
Style | Overdrive |
Color | Standard |
Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
About this item
- Fine-tuned Tone Control
- All-analog approach to a classic tube-like overdrive circuit
- Loads of headroom and almost three-dimensional clarity that will push your amp over the edge
- The reimagined tone control is finely tuned to sculpt low end, clear top end, and focus midrange with blooming sustain
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Versatility | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | — | 4.4 |
Volume control | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | — | — | 5.0 |
Sheerness | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | — | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | GearNuts | GearNuts | GearNuts | Amazon.com | Lifestyle by Focus | Gear Hero HQ |
amperage | 10 milliamps | — | 25 milliamps | 9 milliamps | 10 microamps | 50 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | — | — | Knob | Touch | Touch | Touch |
voltage | 9 volts | — | 9 volts | 18 volts | 9 volts of direct current | 9 volts |
style | Overdrive | Compact | Distortion,Overdrive | Compact | Compact | Modern |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
ASIN | B07VY2TCSS |
Item model number | ERQ PLUMES |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | August 3, 2019 |
Manufacturer | EarthQuaker Devices |
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Product Description
Design Notes
Plumes is based on that classic tube-like circuit you all know, and amps crave. While this particular circuit has been done to death, we think the Plumes offers an original take on the old, tired dead horse everyone loves to beat on.
For starters, we’ve done away with the sacred 4558 IC and the classic BJT transistor buffers and replaced them with JFET operational amplifiers and raised the input impedance to nearly 10 megaohms! This offers lower noise, better signal integrity and more chime in the high end. We power this OpAmp by taking the 9v input and converting it to +/- 9v. The end result is a more 3-dimensional tone with added clarity that really pushes a nice tube amp over the edge.
We’ve added 3 different clipping options for your consideration. Mode 1 is symmetrical clipping utilizing a pair of light emitting diodes. Mode 2 is clean boost mode. Mode 3 is an asymmetrical silicon diode arrangement similar to the stock screamer but with more output and clean clarity.
Controls
Level | This controls the output volume. |
Gain | This controls the amount of drive. |
Tone | More bass to the left, more middles in the middle and more treble to the right. |
Clipping Modes (3-Way Toggle) | Symmetrical LED clipping: more crunch and compression. No clipping: wide open OpAmp drive for clean boost. Asymmetrical silicon diode clipping: more transparency with a loose feel. |
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Customers like the value, quality and sound quality of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a great pedal, it adds clarity and volume without being shrill, and makes your tone sounds good. They appreciate the transparency and performance of the pedal. Customers also like the versatility.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a great pedal, one of the best overdrives/tube screamers on the market right now, and fantastic. The pedal is built like a tank and has a super powerful overdrive/boost that can turn any of your instruments.
"...a guitar with humbuckers really pushes the pedal and produces a clear and articulate distortion...." Read more
"...Combine that with the tone and gain, you have a super powerful overdrive/boost that can turn any of your existing gain pedals--or your amp--into a..." Read more
"...In other words nice mild to mid gain. Works well with my PV solid states & lol Bugera V5 tube amp...." Read more
"...Stacks great with other pedals as well. Built like a tank and the soft switch is a great touch with the option of the one touch release...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it adds clarity and volume without being shrill. They appreciate the 3 different modes, which sound fantastic and produce killer tones. The pedal retains more of the real tone, making high gain amps sing. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...The tone on this pedal is unique. It adds clarity and volume without being shrill. The full range is useful...." Read more
"...In the middle is no clip--just pure volume and power. This is outstanding for using this pedal as a boost...." Read more
"...This makes for a very useful lead-guitar tone, and you can really tell that it is doing the job of getting you over the din of the band...." Read more
"...Get the idea.This pedal sounds great on various settings. Nice tone in tube screamer OD-3 realm. In other words nice mild to mid gain...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar effect device. They say it's totally worth it and very cheap compared to modded Tube Screamers.
"...This pedal is worth the $100. Go for it!" Read more
"...What's not to like? Great price and lifetime warranty 😃👍..." Read more
"Worth the price, works great with any amp and pick ups… takes time to find your “tone” because is very precise with the knobs and one small change..." Read more
"...Super impressive and very cheap compared to modded Tube Screamers. If you’re on the fence just get one. Pretty sure you’ll love it." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the guitar effect device. They mention it has awesome versatility, is excellent, and is the most versatile OD pedal they've ever owned. They also say that it can fit anywhere in any genre, has more options, and a more usable tone knob. Customers also like that the three types of drive available are all usable and sound great. They like the fact that the Plume can be used with any pedals and is great for driving other pedals or the drive channel of an amp.
"...The full range is useful. It is also great for driving other pedals or the drive channel of an amp...." Read more
"...This pedal is easily among the best and the most versatile. It has 3 gain modes, asymmetrical, symmetrical and a boost mode...." Read more
"...They always deliver on quality and tone. Lots of versatility, soft and hard clipping options...." Read more
"Tube screamers typically suck, but this pedal is versatile to a lot of different styles of playing and music." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is great as a just a boost, very useful, and extremely musical. They also say that it's a very refreshing piece of gear and very impressive. Customers also mention that the pedal provides some distraction, but it provides a warm, rich, and overdrive with a bit of bite. Overall, customers are happy with the sound and feel of the product.
"...three available settings each have different attributes and are equally useful, but I have found the middle setting to be my go-to, as this setting..." Read more
"...Super impressive and very cheap compared to modded Tube Screamers. If you’re on the fence just get one. Pretty sure you’ll love it." Read more
"...You can get a warm, rich, overdrive with a bit of bite and fuzz to a sharp, buzzy, distortion with a lot of modern flavor...." Read more
"...It’s constructed well and provides some distraction...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the guitar effect device. They say it's versatile, transparent, and has different sounds and colors. Customers also mention that the plumes are more clear and open, and doesn't lose lows like a TS typically.
"...What I love is the clarity/transparency with just the right punch...light, medium and heavy...but not fuzzy...." Read more
"...I a/b’d between the Plumes and my favorite modded TS 808. The Plumes is more clear and open and doesn’t lose lows like a TS typically does...." Read more
"...So many different sounds and colors. "Transparent", but also not if you want. Great as a just a boost too, cool momentary switch action." Read more
"Awesome pedal, very versatile and clear" Read more
Customers find the guitar effect device fun and playable. They also say it's ultra-responsive and has sounds beyond.
"...pedals and this one holds up as far as build quality, aesthetic, and fun...." Read more
"...Really well made. It has been a fun to use. Should’ve just bought a big muff pi...." Read more
"...Wonderful pedal: playable, ultra-responsive with sounds beyond expectations. Get one." Read more
"...There is so much to learn, but it's going to be a lot of fun." Read more
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I crank the gain to the max. I put it on the middle setting (which is a clean boost with a Strat or Tele, a little gritty with humbuckers) and put it on top of my amps' (tube and solid state) distortion, where it adds crunch and more importantly brightens, focuses, clarifies and in effect "shines up" the tone. Individual strings ring clearer in chords; leads cut a bit better.
The other two settings sound fine feeding into a clean amp, but they're not going to provide brutal sounds, if that's what you're looking for. With the drive cranked, it's kind of middleweight distortion with HBs, and light distortion with SCs. Again, the sounds are nice and musical, but nothing extremely special to my ears. I haven't experimented very much with these settings as boosts.
That is because I'm so pleased with the clean boost setting. I can see this being permanently on my board, permanently switched on. To me, the Plumes is way more useful than some better known boost/ODs.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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