EARTHQUAKER DEVICES / Special Cranker

An overdrive with a switchable clipping diode that produces a natural sound.

The distortion of the Special Cranker's all-discrete circuit pushes the amp sound very naturally without significantly changing the character of the original sound. It's like adding a vacuum tube to a preamp. Single notes produce rich, harmonically rich sustain, and chords are given thickness and crunch without being crushed. This overdrive is free of muddy bass or mid-range recession.

You can choose between germanium and silicon clipping diodes. The distortion in germanium mode is slightly softer and the highs are rounded. On the other hand, the silicon mode emphasizes the highs and has a more modern distortion with higher output.

The Special Cranker supports voltages from 9V to 18V, and when used at 18V, it provides tighter bass, a brilliant presence, and slightly higher output. EQD President and Developer Jamie Stillman recommends using the germanium mode at 18V.

■Specifications
・Clipping option: Silicon/Germanium
・Current consumption: 15mA
・Power supply: 9V~18V center negative adapter
・9V battery cannot be used
・Body size: 12.07 x 6.35 x 5.72 cm

※About power supply
This product can only be used with a 9~18V, 2.1mm center negative AC adapter. We do not recommend using a non-independent or non-transformer type power adapter as it may cause noise. Also, do not use a power supply exceeding 18V as it may cause malfunction.