Description
Meet Gary, the ultimate dual-circuit pedal expertly crafted through a collaboration between EarthQuaker Devices and Lee Kiernan of IDLES. This innovative pedal fuses a dynamic pulse-width modulated fuzz with a natural-sounding op-amp overdrive, delivering unmatched versatility and expressive tone for guitarists seeking both explosive fuzz and warm, gritty drive.
Main Features
- Dual-Channel Design combining fuzz and overdrive for diverse tonal options
- Collaboration with Lee Kiernan (IDLES) to capture his iconic live sound
- Right Brain: Pulse-Width Modulated Fuzz offers envelope-controlled, dynamic response that reacts to your playing intensity
- Left Brain: Op-Amp Overdrive provides smooth, rich overdrive inspired by the renowned Green Channel from the Gray Channel®
- Interactive Controls:
- Yes! adjusts fuzz sensitivity and texture
- Go sets the overdrive gain
- That’s It controls the master volume
- True Bypass Switching maintains signal purity when the pedal is off
- Hand-built in Akron, Ohio, USA ensuring premium quality craftsmanship
Elevate Your Tone with Gary
Gary began as a vision to create a compact alternative to the discontinued Gray Channel® but evolved into a bold new audio tool. The right channel’s pulse-width modulated fuzz transforms your guitar signal into a rich, expressive square wave that changes with your attack – from thick, sustaining fuzz to sputtering textures reminiscent of an amp on the edge. Meanwhile, the left channel provides a controlled yet vibrant op-amp overdrive that can act as anything from a clean boost to a full-bodied distortion, perfectly complementing the fuzz’s wild character.
With intuitive controls and hand-crafted precision, Gary empowers you to sculpt your unique sound — whether you crave raw aggression or smooth drive.
Specifications
- Pedal Type: Dual fuzz and overdrive
- Fuzz Circuit: Pulse-width modulated, envelope-responsive
- Overdrive Circuit: Op-amp based, inspired by Gray Channel Green mode
- Controls: Yes! (fuzz sensitivity), Go (overdrive gain), That’s It (master volume)
- Bypass: True bypass
- Power: 9V DC centre-negative (power supply sold separately)
- Construction: Hand-built in Akron, Ohio, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of power supply does Gary require?
Gary runs on a 9V DC centre-negative power supply, which is not included with the pedal.
➤ Can I use the fuzz and overdrive simultaneously?
Yes, Gary’s dual-channel design allows you to use the fuzz and overdrive together for a wide palette of tones.
➤ Is Gary true bypass?
Yes, Gary features true bypass switching to preserve your guitar’s original signal when the pedal is disengaged.
➤ Who collaborated on the design of Gary?
The pedal was designed in collaboration between EarthQuaker Devices and Lee Kiernan, guitarist of the band IDLES.
➤ What makes the fuzz circuit unique?
The fuzz circuit uses pulse-width modulation controlled by your playing dynamics, enabling expressive textures from thick sustain to aggressive sputtering.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message. **
Mainland UK: ** from £4.99 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Earthquaker Devices Warranty Information: Lifetime - Please see Earthquaker Devices website for details
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3 years warranty for VIP members
