Electro-Harmonix EHX Crayon Full-Range Overdrive Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Crayon Full-Range Overdrive – Independent Bass & Treble Controls | Buffered Bypass | Versatile Dirt from Boost to Distortion

Description:

Full-Range Overdrive. Total Tone Control.

The EHX Crayon is a versatile overdrive that breaks the mold of customary mid-focused dirt pedals. Featuring an open frequency range with independent Bass and Treble controls, it allows you to sculpt your sound with surgical precision—whether you need a transparent clean boost, a cutting midrange punch, or a full-on classic distortion.

From a subtle suggestion of grit to saturated, harmonically rich distortion, the Crayon delivers a lush, warm tone that is equally impressive on its own or as a boost to drive another overdrive pedal. Its simple four-knob interface makes it incredibly easy to dial in a wide range of sounds, from bluesy breakup to aggressive rock crunch. Housed in a compact, pedalboard-ready chassis, the Crayon is an affordable, professional-grade tool for any guitarist.

Key Features:

• Full-Range Overdrive: Delivers a lush, rich, and warm tone with an open frequency response that provides a musical alternative to conventional mid-focused overdrives.

• Independent Bass & Treble Controls: Allows you to cut or boost low and high frequencies independently for ultimate tone shaping—from tight, punchy lows to sparkling, airy highs.

• Versatile Gain Range: The GAIN knob ranges from just a touch of grit (fully counter-clockwise) to classic distortion (fully clockwise).

• Treble Control: Turn clockwise to accentuate the high end for a brighter tone; turn counter-clockwise for a darker, warmer sound.

• Bass Control: Turn clockwise to boost the low end for added thickness; turn counter-clockwise to reduce low end for tighter response.

• Volume Control: Sets the output level of the Crayon, providing ample boost for solos or driving your amplifier harder.

• Buffered Bypass Switching: The footswitch engages or bypasses the effect. When engaged, the LED lights up for clear on/off status.

• Compact & Pedalboard-Ready: Small footprint design fits easily on any pedalboard.

Technical Specifications:

• Effect Type: Full-Range Overdrive / Dirty Boost

• Controls: GAIN, TREBLE, BASS, VOL

• Bypass: Buffered Bypass (LED indicates engaged status)

• Input Impedance: 315kΩ

• Output Impedance: 50Ω

• Input Jack: 1 x ¼" (audio input)

• Output Jack: 1 x ¼" (audio output to amplifier)

• Power Supply: 9V Battery (included) or optional 9VDC AC Adapter (center negative, 25mA minimum)

• Current Draw: 10mA at 9VDC

• Dimensions (W x L x H): 2.75" x 4.5" x 2.1" (70mm x 114mm x 53mm)