EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker – Analog Overdrive Pedal – Excellent Condition

Up for sale is an EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker overdrive pedal in excellent condition. This pedal delivers a unique take on low- to mid-gain overdrive, offering dynamic, amp-like breakup with exceptional touch sensitivity. It works beautifully as a standalone drive or as a boost to push an already driven amp.

The Special Cranker stands out thanks to its asymmetrical germanium/silicon clipping circuit, giving players the ability to fine-tune their breakup character from smooth and warm to more aggressive and harmonically rich.

Perfect for blues, rock, indie, alternative, and classic tones where nuance and responsiveness matter.

Features

• All-analog signal path
• Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit
• Extremely responsive to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes
• Compact, pedalboard-friendly design
• True bypass switching
• Built in the USA

Controls

• More – Adjusts gain and saturation level
• Tone – Simple, effective high-end roll-off
• Level – Output volume control
• Diode Switch – Select between Germanium (softer compression) or Silicon (more punch and headroom)

Specifications

• Circuit Type: Analog overdrive
• Bypass: True bypass
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: <10 kΩ
• Power: Standard 9V DC center-negative power supply (not included)
• Current Draw: Approx. 15 mA
• Dimensions: 4.7" x 2.5" x 2.25"
• Weight: ~0.6 lbs
• Made in: USA