Description
The EarthQuaker Devices Plumes® is a sophisticated all-analogue overdrive pedal that redefines the classic tube-style circuit with exceptional clarity, enhanced headroom, and versatile tonal options. Designed to deliver everything from subtle grit to roaring crunch, it offers a three-dimensional response that enriches your sound with lush sustain and vibrant presence.
Plumes is engineered for modern guitarists who demand clarity, punch, and flexibility. With its refined tone-shaping circuitry and premium components, this hand-built pedal captures the spirit of revered overdrives while expanding their possibilities.
Main Features
- Three Distinct Overdrive Modes
- Mode 1: Symmetrical LED clipping creates crunchy, British-style amp tones
- Mode 2: Clean boost for transparent volume push or highlighting clean passages
- Mode 3: Asymmetrical silicon clipping delivers smooth, transparent overdrive
- Enhanced Headroom
- Converts 9V power supply internally to ±9V, doubling dynamic range and responsiveness
- JFET Operational Amplifiers
- Upgrades traditional IC chips for superior signal clarity and reduced noise floor
- Refined Tone Control
- Wide-ranging EQ shaped for balanced lows, focused mids, and shimmering highs
- Versatile Output
- Perfect for clean boosts or driving high-gain amplifiers with precision
- Hand-Built Quality
- Crafted in Akron, Ohio, USA, ensuring premium build and reliability
Superior Reimagination of a Classic Overdrive
Inspired by one of the most iconic overdrive circuits, Plumes has been completely redesigned for outstanding performance. The replacement of the classic 4558 IC chip with JFET op-amps and the near 10 megaohm input impedance optimise signal integrity and reveal sparkling high-end detail with minimal noise.
The internal voltage conversion to ±9V gives Plumes exceptional headroom, resulting in an open, lively response that adapts gracefully from warm valve-like crunch to transparent boost and modern overdrive tones. The revoiced Tone control is musical and responsive, delivering a full-bodied low end, cutting top end, and signature midrange clarity that excels in any mix.
Specifications
- Type: Overdrive pedal
- Circuit Design: All-analogue JFET op-amp
- Controls: Level, Gain, Tone, 3-way Mode switch
- Overdrive Modes:
- Symmetrical LED clipping
- Op-amp clean boost
- Asymmetrical silicon clipping
- Power Supply: 9V DC centre-negative (not included); internally converted to ±9V
- Bypass: True Bypass
- Dimensions: Compact design, suitable for pedalboards
- Build: Hand-built in Akron, Ohio, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of tones can the Plumes overdrive pedal create?
Plumes offers a broad range of tones from subtle grit and transparent clean boosts to roaring crunch and smooth overdrive. Its three distinct clipping modes enable you to tailor your sound from British-style crunch to modern, smooth drives.
- How does the internal voltage conversion benefit performance?
The pedal converts the standard 9V power supply to ±9V internally, which doubles the headroom. This provides a more dynamic and open response, allowing your tone to sound more natural with greater clarity and less distortion at higher volumes.
- Can the Plumes pedal drive high-gain amps effectively?
Yes, Plumes offers a versatile output that works well both as a clean boost or as an overdrive to push high-gain amplifiers, delivering clear and punchy tones without sacrificing detail.
- Is the pedal noiseless during operation?
The use of JFET op-amps instead of traditional IC chips significantly reduces noise, maintaining signal clarity for a clean and professional sound.
- What power supply does the Plumes pedal require?
The pedal requires a 9V DC centre-negative power supply, which is not included. It then internally converts this to ±9V for enhanced performance.
Delivery
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: £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).
Warranty Information
Earthquaker Devices Warranty Information: Lifetime - Please see Earthquaker Devices website for details
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
