Item Title

Overdrive with switchable clipping diode and natural sound.

The distortion of the Special Cranker's all-discrete circuitry pushes the amp sound very naturally without significantly changing the character of the original sound. It is like adding a vacuum tube to a preamp. Single notes produce rich, harmonic sustain, and chords are given thickness and crunch, but chords are not destroyed. This is an overdrive that is not associated with muddy bass or pulled back midrange.

The clipping diodes are selectable between germanium and silicon. Distortion in the germanium mode is slightly softer and the highs are rounder. The silicon mode, on the other hand, emphasizes high frequencies and has a more modern distortion and higher output.

The Special Cranker is available in voltages ranging from 9V to 18V, and when used at 18V, it has tighter bass, a more brilliant presence, and slightly higher output. EQD president and developer Jamie Stillman recommends using the Germanium mode at 18V.

Specifications

Clipping Options Silicon/Germanium

Current consumption 15mA

Power supply 9V~18V center-negative adapter

9V battery not available

Body size 12.07 x 6.35 x 5.72 cm

Power supply

This product can be used only with a 9~18V, 2.1mm-diameter, center-minus AC adapter. We do not recommend the use of non-independent or non-transformer type power adapters as they may cause noise. Do not use a power supply exceeding 18V as it may cause malfunction.