As the backbone of pretty much every pedalboard, a decent overdrive is essential. But with this comes options, and there’s a seemingly endless number of clones, copies and derivatives when it comes to getting gritty. Earthquaker Devices, however, is known for being anything but derivative - a company intent on helping you cook up a sonic banquet so experimental, it’ll have Heston Blumenthal reaching for his palate cleanser.
Imagine our surprise, then, when confronted by the Plumes: Earthquaker’s take on a meat-and-potatoes overdrive. More to the point, it’s relatively affordable compared to many ‘boutique’ overdrives.