EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder
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EarthQuaker Devices
70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder
Product Info
Article Number:
579934
Brand:
EarthQuaker Devices
Model:
70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined take on a classic overdrive. It’s cleaner and more versatile than the original Plumes, offering a range of subtle to moderately crunchy tones. Perfect for guitarists wanting to add some warmth and edge without getting into full-blown distortion, especially those using single-coil pickups.
Product Description
- EarthQuaker Devices 70th Anniv. Plumes S Shredder
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Low to medium gain overdrive
- Innovative further development of the legendary green overdrive pedal with more headroom
- less background noise and significantly better signal integrity
- 3 Selectable clipping modes - Symmetrical LED
- Asymmetrical Silicon
- No Diode OpAmp Drive
- Improved operating range of the tone control
- Harmonises with electric guitars
- basses and synths
- Silent relay-based soft-touch switching functions as a latching and momentary switch
- True bypass
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Gain
- 3-Way toggle switch for the three clipping modes
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Status LED
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jacks
- Power consumption: 25 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939# (not included)
- Metal housing
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 117 x 64 x 57 mm
- Weight: 396 g
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity and headroom compared to the original Plumes.
- • Versatile clipping modes cater to a wide range of tonal needs.
- • Silent relay switching minimizes noise and improves stage reliability.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust despite its compact size.
CONS
- • Gain range is limited; won't satisfy players seeking high-gain distortion.
- • Tone control, while improved, can still be a little vague at extreme settings.
- • Relatively high power draw for a low-gain overdrive.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Low to medium gain overdrive with selectable clipping modes (Symmetrical LED, Asymmetrical Silicon, No Diode OpAmp Drive)
Controls
Volume, Tone, Gain, 3-Way Clipping Mode Selector
Bypass Type
True bypass with silent relay-based switching
Power Supply
9V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm barrel jack), 25mA current draw
Connections
6.3mm mono input and output jacks, status LED, footswitch
Dimensions
Approximately 4.8" x 2.6" x 1.8" (estimated, EarthQuaker doesn't publish exact dimensions)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more harmonically rich drive, adding a subtle thickness without a drastic change in character—think a slightly compressed, warmer tone.
Relay switching is generally very reliable, but be mindful of potential click noise if used with very sensitive or high-impedance inputs; it's rare but possible.
It's an evolution, not a replacement. It retains the core essence but offers significantly improved clarity, headroom, and a more refined tone shaping capability.
