Electro Harmonix Spruce Goose Overdrive
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Electro Harmonix
Spruce Goose Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
578011
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Spruce Goose Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Spruce Goose nails that classic blues overdrive vibe – think BB King meets a touch of early SRV. It’s surprisingly versatile thanks to the LIFT switch and EQ, and it's a fantastic, budget-friendly option for blues, rock, and roots players looking for a warm, responsive drive.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Spruce Goose Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Based on a BB blues-style overdrive with smooth
- rich overdrive while maintaining clarity and dynamics
- LIFT switch with 3 input gain settings
- additional output and extended EQ
- Controls: Gain
- Volume
- Bass
- Treble
- Switch: Lift
- Status LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power consumption: 20 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)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 114 x 70 x 53 mm
PROS
- • BB-inspired tone delivers thick, bluesy warmth and sustain.
- • LIFT switch offers flexible gain staging for varied overdrive levels.
- • Bass and Treble controls provide excellent tonal shaping capabilities.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly without sacrificing functionality.
CONS
- • EHX’s build quality can feel a little plasticky at this price point.
- • EQ isn't as precise or nuanced as higher-end overdrive pedals.
- • Limited tonal range; not ideal for modern high-gain sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Blues-style Overdrive
Controls
Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble, LIFT switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono input/output jacks, additional output
Dimensions
114mm x 70mm x 53mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
LIFT essentially provides three gain stages – a milder boost, a medium overdrive, and a more saturated drive, allowing you to tailor the character.
While it can handle some crunch, the Spruce Goose is really designed for blues and classic rock tones; heavier genres might find it lacking in aggressive distortion.
Like many overdrives, it can exhibit a bit of hiss at higher gain settings, but it’s generally manageable, especially with good shielding and a quality power supply.
