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.

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