Detail 01
Single gain control
One control covers the pedal's range from mild breakup to heavier distorted drive.
Product detailSKU #1500000371713
EarthQuaker DevicesSpecial Cranker Overdrive Effects Pedal Orange and Yellow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Special Cranker is an all-analog overdrive pedal built around one broad gain control. Set low, it adds a little breakup along with warmth and compression to clean sounds; turn it up for thicker, more saturated drive. True bypass keeps the pedal out of the signal path when disengaged. Its powder-coated enclosure and 4.75-inch-wide footprint make it a compact pedalboard option for players who want one control to cover a wide range of grit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a compact pedalboard with room for additional effects.
- Moving from lightly driven clean guitar parts into more saturated overdrive within one set.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
True bypass
The pedal uses true-bypass switching when it is disengaged.
Detail 03
4.75 x 2.5 x 2.25 inches
Its compact footprint takes up minimal pedalboard space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal draws 15 mA.
- 02It is finished in yellow and housed in a powder-coated enclosure.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Special Cranker analog?
Yes. It uses an all-analog circuit.
02What does its gain control cover?
It ranges from a slight breakup with warmth and compression to thick, saturated distorted overdrive.
03Does it use true bypass?
Yes, it has true-bypass switching.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
2 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- ≈5 MΩ
- Output Impedance
- <25 kΩ
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 15
- Dimensions
- 4.75 inch x 2.5 inch x 2.25 inch (121 mm x 64 mm x 57 mm)
1 detailsOther
- Current Draw
- 15 mA
