EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices is excited to introduce you to Gary, created by Lee Kiernan from the band Idles! Gary started as a simple request to create a compact version of the now-discontinued Gray Channel, which was a mainstay on Lee’s board and a big part of his main drive tone.
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal Review
This was all fine and good and sounded quite sick, but Gary was demanding that we look deeper and explore his dark side a little more. Gary after dark, Saturday night Gary. So, we sat him down and began the trek of figuring old Gare-Bear out once and for all. The result is a real exercise in light and dark; smooth to shredded and everything in between.
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal Controls
- Yes! - Sets the sensitivity for the envelope that controls the duty cycle for the square wave fuzz. The envelope is highly dependent on the level of the incoming signal, which can be affected by any gain pedals in front of Gary, pickup strength, source instrument, etc. For best results, place Gary near the front of the signal chain to get the most dynamic response from the envelope. Once this control gets around noon, the pulse becomes so narrow that the signal will disappear. This is completely normal.
- Oosh - Master volume for the fuzz side.
- Go - Gain control for the overdrive. Turn this up to increase the opamp gain to a thick and full distortion or turn it down and turn up That’s It to use it as a clean boost.
- That’s It - Master volume for the overdrive side.
- EXP - Controls the pulse width with an expression pedal. This will defeat the internal envelope and allow you to adjust the duty cycle in real time. Note that the Yes! Control remains active when an expression pedal is in use and sets the peak of the sweep, allowing you to fine tune the range.
- Right Footswitch - Fuzz
- Left Footswitch - Overdrive
- PRO TIP - Plug a dummy cable into the expression jack to defeat the envelope and use the Yes! Control to hard-set the duty cycle to find your perfect ripping fuzz tone!
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal Features
- Dynamic and destructive fuzz tone with envelope-controlled variable pulse width
- Transforms signal into a thick square wave that sustains and goes quiet when not played
- Increased sensitivity makes the sound more interactive, affecting pulse width and tone character
- Can be controlled with an expression pedal for precise pulse width adjustments
- Oosh acts as a master volume, offering an insane amount of output
- Features a natural overdrive that enhances tone and drives amps with a lively response
- Go controls opamp drive, allowing for a clean boost or smooth distortion
- Fixed signal path of fuzz into overdrive ensures total tonal integrity
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal Specs
- Dimensions: 4.94 x 2.63 x 2.25 in.
- Current Draw: 20 mA
- Fuzz Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Fuzz Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
- Overdrive Input Impedance: 500 kΩ
- Overdrive Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
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Flexi-Switch Technology: This device features Flexi-Switch Technology! This electronic switching style allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching style switching.
- For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass.
- For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect. Once you release the switch, the effect will be bypassed.
- All-analog signal path
- True Bypass
- Power: This device requires a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!
What's in the Box of our EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal?
- Gary Pedal with Artwork by Charlotte Gosch
- Pedal Box with Artwork by Matt Horak
- Cloth Pedal Bag
- EarthQuaker Devices Sticker
- Gary Pedal Manual
- DeathCloud Merch
- Candy
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Pedal Warranty
All EarthQuaker Devices pedals come with a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, they'll fix it.