Elevate your overdrive to bold new heights with the Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose! This remarkably amp-like overdrive begins with a circuit inspired by a pedal famous for its bluesy breakup, then bolsters the formula with an upgraded 2-band EQ and a “Lift” switch. Essentially an input boost, the Lift switch supplies three different gain levels to goose the front of this pedal’s drive circuit, from a mild amp-like saturation to screaming high-gain theatrics. Plus, the Spruce Goose’s true-bypass switch hides a secret function under the hood: By holding down the footswitch, the Spruce Goose lifts off with a gust of extra drive and boost to embolden any lick or solo. When it comes to tube-like tones and overdrive versatility, the Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose rules the roost.

Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose Overdrive at a Glance:

• OD circuit inspired by Marshall Bluesbreaker®
• Enhanced output range
• LIFT Switch adds gain to push saturation
• Active BASS Knob sets low end response
• VOL, GAIN and TREBLE knobs
• True Bypass Soft FSW w/ latch and momentary action
• 9V battery included (9V adapter optional)

Lift off with three levels of input boost

The Spruce Goose’s 2-band EQ and dynamic, amp-like voice grant a sweeping sonic palette of tones, but this pedal’s true versatility lies in its 3-position Lift switch. This switch boosts your input signal before hitting the drive circuit, effectively providing the Spruce Goose with three distinct levels of gain. On the lowest setting, the Spruce Goose retains an incredibly tube-like feel and response. However, each successive notch unlocks greater saturation and authority, with the third position supplying a soaring high-gain richness that transforms even the mildest 6-string into a veritable fountain of sustain and saturation.

Step up with a momentary blast of gain

So, your big solo is coming up, and you need some extra heat to send your sound into the stratosphere? Just hold down the Spruce Goose’s footswitch for a rush of extra gain and output! Music Experience guitarists love how this handy little function provides a surprising degree of hands-free dynamic-shifting potential, making it a cinch to momentarily impart a touch of extra heat to a particularly poignant lick or crowd-pleasing solo.

What Electro-Harmonix Says...

Liftoff with the EHX Spruce Goose Overdrive, an elevated take on a Bluesbreaker®-style OD with a smooth, rich breakup that retains clarity and dynamics. The Spruce Goose soars with a host of new features including a LIFT switch accessing 3 input gain settings, additional output, and expanded EQ to send your tone flying! From meaty boost to smooth singing leads, the Spruce Goose steers your tone into a variety of inspiring and musical directions. The engine of the Spruce Goose is an overdrive circuit renowned for its natural breakup and amp-like response. This circuit is then elevated to new heights by the LIFT switch which selects between 3 levels of input gain. LIFT effectively works as an input boost, goosing the front end of the drive circuit hitting harder and producing a more compressed, saturated tone while still retaining its dynamic feel and transparent tone. GAIN and VOL knobs adjust for exact drive and output levels. EQ of the pedal consists of a TREBLE knob for taming topping and an active BASS knob to cut or boost bass frequencies. BASS is especially helpful for adding girth to single coil guitars or tightening the low end on warmer humbucker guitars. The Spruce Goose also features mechanical relay true bypass switching with latching and momentary action. Tap the footswitch for a normal latching toggle or press and hold the footswitch for a momentary blast of gain and boost! Great for stepping out in front of the mix for pulling quick lick or moment of sonic chaos.