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This used EarthQuaker Devices unit will ship insured and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This pedal is in excellent condition with some light finish scuffing on the side corners of the unit’s outer housing.

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The EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker is a dynamic, all-analog overdrive designed to enhance your amplifier’s natural voice rather than overpower it. Inspired by the beloved Speaker Cranker, the Special Cranker expands upon the original formula with increased gain, greater output, additional tone-shaping, and selectable clipping options that make it equally at home as a transparent boost, edge-of-breakup drive, or harmonically rich overdrive. Every note retains its clarity and character, making this pedal an exceptional choice for players who want their guitar and amplifier to remain at the forefront of their sound.

Built around a fully discrete analog circuit, the Special Cranker responds organically to your picking dynamics with tube-like sag, blooming sustain, and lively harmonic content. The unique More control adjusts transistor bias for everything from nearly clean enhancement to explosive, overbiased textures, while the selectable Germanium and Silicon clipping modes provide two distinctly different personalities: From smooth, vintage warmth to brighter, more aggressive modern drive. EarthQuaker’s Flexi-Switch technology adds both momentary and latching operation, making the Special Cranker an inspiring tool for expressive performance both on stage and in the studio.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Effect Type: Overdrive / Distortion Enhancement
• Circuit Type: All-Discrete Analog
• Bypass: Relay-Based True Bypass with Flexi-Switch Technology
• Made In: USA

Controls

• Level: Adjusts overall output volume
• More: Controls gain and transistor bias, ranging from nearly clean boost to overbiased drive
• Tone: Cuts treble counterclockwise and boosts treble clockwise
• Diode Selector: Selects between Germanium clipping for warmer, softer response and Silicon clipping for brighter, higher-output drive

Footswitch

• Flexi-Switch: Supports both latching (tap) and momentary (press-and-hold) operation

Connectivity

• Input: One 1/4″ Instrument Input
• Output: One 1/4″ Output
• Input Impedance: Approximately 5 M
• Output Impedance: Less than 25 k

Power

• Power Supply: 9V18V DC Center Negative (2.1mm Barrel, Not Included)
• Current Draw: 15 mA

Construction

• Enclosure: Compact Metal Housing
• Switching: Relay-Based True Bypass
• Dimensions: 4.75″ x 2.50″ x 2.25″

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Original Box
• Special Features: All-Discrete Analog Circuit, Germanium/Silicon Clipping Selector, Wide-Range “More” Gain Control, Tube-Like Sag and Dynamic Response, Flexi-Switch Momentary/Latching Operation, Compatible with 9V or 18V Operation
• Serial Number: 7153