EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker Overdrive Effects Pedal Cherry Bomb

The EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker overdrive effects pedal delivers massive overdrive and distortion in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Offering a wide range of saturated tones from light breakup to blistering distortion, the Special Cranker is a secret weapon for guitarists wanting a stompbox that can achieve both vintage grit and modern aggression.

Diode Selector & Tone Shaping

At the core of the Special Cranker’s versatility is its dual diode selector and tone knob; able to match your guitar, amp and personal style. When switched to the left, the selector engages the Germanium diodes for a clear and classic overdrive. When it’s switched to the right, it engages the silicon diodes for a brighter and more contemporary tone. The tone knob offers a flat response when set to about 3 o’clock, but once swept counterclockwise, it rolls off high-end frequencies. Conversely, when turn clockwise, it boosts the highs.

Gain and Volume Controls Provide a Wide Range of Saturation

Level & More—provide a wide range of overdrive and distortion. The “More” control adjusts the amount of gain and saturation, from a light breakup to a molten distortion. At minimum settings, the Special Cranker provides a hint of grit to push your amp into overdrive. At maximum, the pedal unleashes a fiery distortion that sustains for days. The “Level” knob controls the overall output level of the pedal, ensuring consistent tone at any gain level. Unity gain is between 10–12 o’clock, depending on which diodes are selected.

True-Bypass Switching Keeps Your Tone Intact

When the Special Cranker is disengaged, your guitar’s signal passes directly to your amp with no tone coloring or signal degradation. This true bypass design means the pedal only affects your tone when it’s engaged, keeping your core sound intact when the pedal is off. Rugged components and solid construction make this pedal a long-lasting addition to your pedalboard that will provide years of rich, saturated overdrive and distortion tones.