ELECTRO HARMONIX Spruce Goose Overdrive

ELECTRO-HARMONIX Spruce Goose Overdrive Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose is a fresh take on the legendary Marshall Bluesbreaker®-style overdrive effect. This pedal is designed for those seeking a natural, amp-like breakup that preserves the instrument's dynamics and clarity. However, the Spruce Goose is not just a copy – it's enhanced with a unique LIFT switch that acts as an input boost, providing three different levels of saturation.

The pedal features extended EQ capabilities: in addition to the standard Treble control, you'll find an active Bass knob that allows you to not only cut but also boost low frequencies. This is especially useful for adding "body" to single-coil guitars or tightening the sound when using humbuckers.

Another distinctive feature is the "Mechanical Relay True Bypass" system with momentary action. By pressing and holding the footswitch, the effect can be activated temporarily (e.g., for a single phrase or solo fill), and then disengages when released.

Key Features

• Circuit: Analog, based on the "Bluesbreaker" topology, but with higher output power.
• LIFT Switch: Three input boost levels:
  • Low: Standard level (no additional boost).
  • Mid: +9 dB boost (helps achieve more "drive" from weaker pickups).
  • High: +21 dB boost (provides strong compression and a "fuzz-like" tone).
• Active BASS control: Allows boosting or cutting low frequencies (not just cutting).
• TREBLE control: High-frequency correction for a brighter or darker tone.
• Switching: "Soft Footswitch" with the ability to operate in momentary or latching mode.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix (EHX)
• Model: Spruce Goose
• Type: Overdrive
• Circuitry: Analog
• Bypass: True Bypass (Mechanical Relay)
• Sound: Mono
• Input Impedance: 680kΩ
• Output Impedance: 550Ω
• Power: 9V battery (included) or 9.6VDC-200mA adapter (not included, center negative)
• Current Consumption: 20 mA
• Dimensions: 114 x 70 x 53 mm (4.5 x 2.75 x 2.1 in)

What's in the Box?

• 1 x Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose pedal
• 1 x 9V battery
• 1 x User Manual