Special Cranker
An all-discrete analog overdrive designed to add grit and sustain like an extra preamp tube, without smearing tone.
About this pedal
Special Cranker is an all-discrete analog drive pedal built to behave like an extra preamp tube pushed into saturation, adding harmonics and sustain to single notes while keeping complex chords distinct rather than muddy. A germanium/silicon diode selector and a dedicated Tone control give it a wide range of overdrive character while preserving the amp’s natural low end and midrange.
Specs
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in. (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with knobs |
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| Current Draw | 15 mA |
| Input Impedance | ≈5 MΩ |
| Output Impedance | <25 kΩ |
| Power Supply | Standard 9-volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Special Cranker cost?
- EarthQuaker Devices lists it at $129 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Special Cranker still available?
- Yes. EarthQuaker Devices lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Special Cranker?
- EarthQuaker Devices, building gear since 2004. Where it's built: Built one at a time in Akron, Ohio, hand built and hand tested, using a mix of human and robotic assembly. It's listed here as an overdrive pedal.
- What warranty does EarthQuaker Devices offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty: EarthQuaker repairs or replaces any device it made for as long as the company is in business and parts are available. Wear-and-tear parts are covered for 2 years, then a $15 per-item fee applies. Enclosure wear, deliberate damage and outside modifications are not covered. Repairs carry a 2-year repair warranty. Customers pay shipping both ways, and a $15 bench fee applies if no fault is found. No returns. Repairs can take up to 45 days.