Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Experience rich, dynamic overdrive tailored for bass and guitar with the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes®. This tri-mode, all-analogue soft clipping pedal builds upon the acclaimed Plumes® Small Signal Shredder, delivering double the gain and enhanced bass response. Blumes preserves powerful low-end clarity, offering a bold, full-frequency voice that cuts through any mix with precision and warmth.
Designed with internal bipolar power for increased headroom and dynamic range, Blumes produces a three-dimensional tone that remains natural and expressive. Whether you seek subtle grit or earth-shaking saturation, this pedal pushes your amp to new levels with stunning authority.
Main Features
All-analogue bass overdrive crafted from the modified Plumes® circuit
Three versatile clipping modes: LED, OpAmp boost, and silicon diode
Double the gain for deeper low-end and increased punch
Internal bipolar power supply (+/-9V) for enhanced headroom and dynamic response
Wide gain range from tight crunch to full saturation
True bypass switching to maintain clean tone when disengaged
Hand-built with care in Akron, Ohio, USA
Tone and Versatility
At lower gain settings, Blumes delivers a tight, responsive crunch reminiscent of the original Plumes circuit. Push the Gain beyond midday and the pedal unleashes a powerful, bass-rich drive that commands attention.
Choose from three distinct modes:
Symmetrical LED Clipping: Crunchy and powerful with a raw, amp-like feel and increased output
Clean OpAmp Boost: Clipping diodes removed for a loud, full-range clean boost with maximum headroom
Asymmetrical Silicon Clipping: Warm, compressed tones with fuzzy edges and transparent overdrive
Blumes adapts seamlessly to your style, letting you tighten your low end, add warmth, or craft epic overdrive sounds.
Specifications
Pedal type: Analogue bass overdrive
Circuit: Modified Plumes® design with enhanced gain and bass response
Clipping modes: 3 (LED, OpAmp boost, silicon diode)
Controls: Level, Tone, Gain, Mode switch
Power: 9V DC centre-negative (not included); internally converts to ±9V bipolar supply
Bypass: True bypass
Construction: Hand-built in Akron, Ohio, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What instruments is the Blumes® pedal suitable for?
Blumes® is designed primarily for bass guitars but is equally effective with electric guitars, offering rich, full-frequency overdrive tones tailored to both.
➤ Can I use the pedal to add a clean boost instead of overdrive?
Yes, using the OpAmp boost clipping mode removes diodes for a loud, clean, full-range boost ideal for driving amps or preamps without distortion.
➤ Does the pedal affect the low-end frequencies of my instrument?
Blumes® is engineered to deepen and maintain powerful low-end clarity, enhancing bass response even at high gain settings.
➤ What power supply does the Blumes® require?
It requires a standard 9V DC centre-negative power supply (not included). Internally it converts this to a ±9V bipolar power source for improved headroom.
➤ Is the pedal true bypass?
Yes, Blumes® features true bypass switching to preserve your clean tone when the pedal is disengaged.
Outside the UK?Please note that shipping costs outside the UK are very approximate and can vary radically. Please contact us with your Country and Post/Zip Code for an accurate quote. Many thanks. Please also note if you are outside the UK we will not charge you tax on your purchase but you may be liable for import duty in your country.Please also note that all our stock is sold for the UK market. If you are buying from outside the UK, please check that it is suitable for use in your country before purchase.
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