EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker - Overdrive Pedal
Handmade in Akron, OH. Serial number 2447.
EQD's take on a transparent, amp-like overdrive. The Special Cranker is designed to push your amp into natural breakup territory without masking your guitar's character. Three knobs (Level, More, Tone) plus a Si/Ge mode toggle that switches between silicon and germanium clipping - silicon for tighter, more compressed drive; germanium for looser, warmer breakup. Currently $99 new from EQD. This is priced as a fully tested, clean working unit with no box.
Bench-tested - fully functional:
- Powers on cleanly via standard 9V center-negative supply
- Footswitch confirmed working - LED illuminates correctly (amber)
- All 3 knobs (Level, More, Tone) turn smoothly with full sweep, no scratchiness
- Mode toggle (Si/Ge) clicks cleanly into both positions - audible difference between silicon and germanium clipping confirmed
- Clean bypass, no signal bleed or pop
- Flexi-switching works - momentary and latching modes both functional
Cosmetic condition:
- Orange enclosure with gold graphic - looks great from the front
- Minor scuffs on sides and small paint chip on lower right edge (see photos)
- Bottom label (S/N 2447) shows scratching/wear on the EQD logo area - cosmetic only
- All original knobs present and secure
- Footswitch firm and responsive
- No cracks, no dents, no stripped screws
- Photos are of this exact unit - what you see is what you get
What's included:
- EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker pedal
- That's it - no original box, no manual, no power supply
What's NOT included:
- Original box and packaging
- Manual (available as PDF on EQD's website)
- Power supply (requires standard 9V DC center-negative, draws minimal current - any standard pedal supply works)
Serial number: 2447
A note about used electronics:
All electronics are tested. Any known issues are listed in the description above. Your item will not be sent DOA unless explicitly specified.
Sometimes issues do arise in transit and can be caused by rough handling, old/brittle wiring, or a component failing under the rigors of shipping. Major issues are covered by insurance - that's why every package ships fully insured.
Many issues are minor and fall under normal user maintenance. These are things any buyer of used electronics should be comfortable handling:
- Pots can be scratchy or develop a flat spot from use. DeoxIT solves most of these.
- Switches occasionally need to be cleaned or adjusted to make better contact.
Shipping:
Listed shipping is for the continental 48 USA. International buyers - please send your full address so I can calculate exact shipping.
Returns:
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Returns must be in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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