Electro Harmonix Crayon 69 Full-Range Overdrive
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Electro Harmonix
Crayon 69 Full-Range Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
376576
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Crayon 69 Full-Range Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$68.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Crayon 69 is a surprisingly versatile overdrive. It’s got a wide, open sound that’s a welcome change from many other pedals, and the bass/treble controls let you really dial in your tone. It's a great choice for players wanting a flexible, affordable overdrive that isn't boxy and can handle a range of genres.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Crayon 69 Full-Range Overdrive
- Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- A versatile overdrive with independent bass and treble controls and an open frequency range that offers players musical alternatives to conventional
- centre-focused overdrive pedals
- Controls: Volume
- Gain
- Bass & Treble
- True Bypass
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply unit (coaxial connection - minus pole inside
- not included
- suitable power supply available: Article Nr #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 7 x 11.4 x 5.3 cm
PROS
- • Full frequency response avoids the 'scooped' midrange common in overdrives
- • Independent bass/treble shaping offers remarkable tonal flexibility
- • True bypass preserves your signal when the pedal's off
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly without sacrificing features
CONS
- • EHX build quality is adequate, not premium – expect plastic parts
- • Bass and treble controls can be a bit unruly for subtle adjustments
- • The 69 moniker is purely marketing; no real connection to a specific vintage circuit
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Full-Range Overdrive
Controls
Volume, Gain, Bass, Treble
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Coaxial (minus pole)
Connections
1/4 in Instrument Input, 1/4 in Output, DC Power Jack
Dimensions
7 x 11.4 x 5.3 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Crayon 69 is much wider sounding than a TS9, lacking the characteristic mid-hump. It offers more tonal shaping options, but the TS9's simplicity can be a plus.
It's more complex than a simple boost/cut – it interacts with the gain stage, adding harmonic complexity and shaping the overall character of the overdrive.
It shines with cleaner, more neutral amps; a Fender or Vox, for example, allowing the pedal’s tonal shaping to really shine. It’ll still work with higher-gain amps, but the effect will be more subtle.
