EarthQuaker Devices Plumes
Overview
The EarthQuaker Devices Plumes is a small-footprint overdrive pedal that reimagines the classic Tube Screamer circuit with three distinct clipping modes, offering significantly more tonal versatility than the pedal that inspired it. Mode one uses symmetrical LED clipping for a bright, open overdrive with more headroom and a clearer top end than a traditional Tube Screamer. Mode two bypasses the clipping diodes entirely, functioning as a powerful clean boost with the midrange emphasis intact, making it exceptional for pushing tube amps into natural breakup. Mode three employs symmetrical silicon diode clipping for the most compressed, saturated voicing, closest to the classic Tube Screamer sound but with improved clarity and definition. The gain, tone, and level controls provide a wide range of usable sounds across all three modes. The pedal excels at stacking with other drives and enhancing amp breakup, and the compact enclosure fits easily on crowded pedalboards. True bypass switching keeps the signal path clean when disengaged. Build quality is solid, with a durable powder-coated enclosure and EarthQuaker's signature colorful aesthetic. The Plumes is an outstanding choice for any guitarist who appreciates the Tube Screamer voicing but wants more options and clarity at an accessible price. The midrange-forward character inherent to the circuit design may not suit players who prefer a flat, transparent overdrive.
Effects Pedals
The EarthQuaker Devices Plumes reimagines the Tube Screamer circuit with three distinct clipping modes offering LED, no-diode clean boost, and silicon options, providing significantly more tonal versatility than the classic pedal that inspired it.
Instrument Details
$99
Beginner
Brand
EarthQuaker Devices
Type
Overdrive Pedal
Made In
USA
Year
2019
