EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder Overdrive Pedal

The Plumes overdrive from EarthQuaker Devices has gained immense popularity among many guitarists due to its remarkable versatility. However, while the Plumes is compatible with bass guitars, some bassists expressed a desire for a pedal specifically tailored for low-frequency experimentation. Responding to this demand, EarthQuaker Devices has introduced the Blumes, a bass overdrive pedal that is essentially a highly modified version of the Plumes.

The Earthquaker Devices Blumes retains the distinctive screamer-style bite of the original Plumes but significantly enhances the low-end response, making it an ideal choice for bassists seeking to add a touch of low-frequency mischief to their sound. Like its predecessor, the Earthquaker Blumes features three clipping options and a straightforward 3-knob setup, making it versatile enough to serve as a clean boost, transparent overdrive, gritty distortion box, and more.

Despite its external resemblance to the Plumes, the Earthquaker Devices Blumes hides a dramatically modified circuit under its hood, delivering nearly double the gain of the original Plumes. This makes it a perfect fit for rock and metal bass players aiming for quintessential low-end grind. Additionally, the  Earthquaker Blumes surpasses the Plumes in bass response, ensuring that you get all the grit of the original without compromising the sonic depth of your signal.

Similar to the Plumes, the Blumes offers three distinctive clipping modes for versatility. The first mode employs symmetrical LED clipping, producing a crunchy and compressed tone suitable for dirt-laden rock ‘n’ roll. Mode 2 provides a clean-sounding op-amp boost, allowing players to achieve anything from edge-of-breakup bite to full-blown saturation by leveraging their amp’s natural breakup. Lastly, Mode 3 offers asymmetrical silicon diode clipping in the style of the classic screamer but with a more transparent and open-sounding response. Whether you’re connecting to a hot tube amp or going direct, the Earthquaker Devices Blumes stands as an excellent choice for bassists seeking a rich, versatile, and aggressive dirty tone to elevate their rig.