Versatile Full-Range Overdrive with Transparent Tone

Expertly crafted by Electro-Harmonix, the Crayon offers a versatile full-range overdrive with sculptable tonal options. Featuring transparent overdrive that preserves your guitar's natural character, independent bass and treble controls for precise tone shaping, and a wide gain range from clean boost to heavy overdrive, the Crayon delivers professional tone in a compact, pedalboard-friendly package. Customize your sound with confidence and precision using this top-of-the-line pedal that works equally well with single-coils, humbuckers, and bass guitars.

Full-Range Transparent Overdrive

The Crayon's circuit preserves your guitar's natural tone:

• Transparent Design: Maintains your guitar's character and dynamics
• Full-Range Response: Works with guitar and bass without losing low end
• Touch-Sensitive: Responds to your playing dynamics
• Natural Breakup: Amp-like overdrive character
• Preserves Clarity: Articulate even with high gain

Independent Bass and Treble Controls

Precise tone shaping for any guitar and amp:

• Bass Control: Adjust low-frequency response independently
• Treble Control: Shape high-frequency content separately
• Flexible EQ: Dial in your perfect tone
• Compensate for Gear: Match any guitar and amp combination
• Versatile Voicing: From warm and smooth to bright and cutting

Wide Gain Range

From subtle boost to heavy overdrive:

• Clean Boost: Transparent volume increase with minimal breakup
• Light Overdrive: Edge-of-breakup tones
• Medium Crunch: Classic rock overdrive
• Heavy Saturation: High-gain lead tones
• Versatile Range: Covers all overdrive needs

Works with Guitar and Bass

True full-range design for any instrument:

• Guitar-Friendly: Perfect for single-coils and humbuckers
• Bass-Ready: Maintains low end without muddiness
• Full Frequency Response: No loss of bass or treble
• Universal Application: One pedal for multiple instruments

Compact and Pedalboard-Friendly

• Small Footprint: Saves valuable pedalboard space
• Top-Mounted Jacks: Easy cable routing on crowded boards
• Rugged Construction: Built to withstand gigging
• True Bypass: Preserves tone when off
• Standard 9V Power: Works with any pedalboard power supply

Specifications:

• Model: Crayon Full-Range Overdrive
• Type: Overdrive pedal
• Circuit: Transparent full-range overdrive
• Controls: Drive, Bass, Treble, Output
• Bypass: True bypass
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Power: 9V DC (center negative), 14mA current draw
• Jacks: Top-mounted input and output
• Construction: Die-cast metal chassis
• Dimensions: Compact pedal size
• Weight: Approximately 0.5 lbs

Ideal For:

• Guitarists seeking transparent overdrive
• Bass players needing full-range overdrive
• Players who use multiple guitars (single-coil and humbucker)
• Pedalboard builders needing compact overdrive
• Studio musicians requiring versatile gain tones
• Anyone wanting amp-like overdrive in a pedal

Why Choose the Crayon?

• Transparent Tone: Preserves your guitar's natural character
• Full-Range: Works with guitar and bass
• Flexible EQ: Independent bass and treble controls
• Wide Gain Range: Clean boost to heavy overdrive
• Compact Size: Pedalboard-friendly footprint
• Great Value: Professional tone at $77.10

Versatile Overdrive Applications

• Always-On Tone Shaper: Use as foundation of your sound
• Clean Boost: Push your amp into natural overdrive
• Rhythm Crunch: Perfect for chord work
• Lead Boost: Cut through the mix for solos
• Stacking: Works great before or after other pedals

Transparent Overdrive Advantage

Unlike colored overdrives, the Crayon maintains your tone:

• Preserves Guitar Character: Strat sounds like Strat, Les Paul like Les Paul
• Amp-Friendly: Works with any amplifier
• Dynamic Response: Cleans up with guitar volume
• Natural Feel: Responds like a tube amp
• Versatile: Adapts to any musical style

Independent EQ Controls

The separate bass and treble controls offer unique advantages:

• Match Any Guitar: Compensate for bright or dark pickups
• Adapt to Amps: Balance with your amplifier's voicing
• Room Acoustics: Adjust for different venues
• Creative Tones: Sculpt unique overdrive voices
• Precision Control: More flexible than single tone knob

Perfect for Bass

True full-range design maintains bass frequencies:

• No Low-End Loss: Keeps bass tight and punchy
• Articulate Overdrive: Clear note definition
• Flexible Tone: From subtle grit to heavy distortion
• Mix-Ready: Sits perfectly in the band

Electro-Harmonix Quality

EHX has been building legendary pedals since 1968:

• Trusted by professionals worldwide
• Innovative circuit designs
• Rugged, tour-ready construction
• Excellent value for quality
• Made with pride in NYC

The Crayon offers exceptional value:

• Transparent full-range overdrive
• Independent bass and treble controls
• Wide gain range
• True bypass switching
• Compact, pedalboard-friendly size
• Professional tone at affordable price

Easy to Use

• Intuitive Controls: Drive, Bass, Treble, Output
• Quick Setup: Sounds great with minimal tweaking
• Standard Power: 9V DC (not included)
• Simple Integration: Works anywhere in your signal chain

What's Included

• Electro-Harmonix Crayon overdrive pedal
• User manual
• Note: 9V power supply sold separately

Upgrade Your Overdrive Tone

If you're looking for a versatile overdrive that preserves your guitar's natural character while offering precise tone control, the Electro-Harmonix Crayon is the perfect choice. The transparent circuit maintains your instrument's voice whether you're using single-coils, humbuckers, or bass, while the independent bass and treble controls let you sculpt your perfect tone. The wide gain range covers everything from clean boost to heavy overdrive, and the compact size fits easily on any pedalboard. At $77.10, the Crayon delivers professional transparent overdrive that works with any guitar, any amp, and any musical style.