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Description

Introducing the Electro-Harmonix Crayon, a full-range overdrive pedal that colors your sound with rich and vibrant tones. Its versatility lies in its separate bass and treble controls, allowing you to manipulate the sound to perfection. Unlike traditional mid-focused drive pedals, the Crayon offers a broader frequency range, painting your tone from subtle grit to near-distortion. Whether you're a blues enthusiast or a rock aficionado, the Crayon provides you with the ideal palette to make your musical masterpiece.

Key Features:

  • Full-range overdrive pedal, offering a wide spectrum of tones
  • Separate bass and treble controls for enhanced sound shaping
  • Provides tones ranging from subtle grit to near-distortion
  • Ideal for a variety of music genres, from blues to rock
  • Manufactured by renowned brand Electro-Harmonix

Owner's manual

Electro-Harmonix Crayon User Manual

Product specs

Pedal Type Overdrive
Inputs 1 x 1/4" TS
Outputs 1 x 1/4" TS
Power Source 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 2.1"
Width 2.75"
Depth 4.5"

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Electro-Harmonix Crayon overdrive pedal?

The Electro-Harmonix Crayon offers a full-range overdrive with a balanced frequency response, providing a warm, tube-like sound. Its independent Bass and Treble controls allow for versatile tone shaping, suitable for a variety of musical styles.

Does the Electro-Harmonix Crayon work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Crayon is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, delivering a dynamic and responsive overdrive sound that adapts well to different pickup outputs.

What power supply does the Electro-Harmonix Crayon require?

The Electro-Harmonix Crayon requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also be powered by a 9V battery for added convenience.

How does the Electro-Harmonix Crayon differ from typical mid-focused overdrive pedals?

Unlike traditional mid-focused overdrive pedals, the Electro-Harmonix Crayon provides a full-range frequency response with independent Bass and Treble controls, offering a more open and versatile sound palette.

Is the Electro-Harmonix Crayon suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Crayon is suitable for live performances, offering a robust and dynamic overdrive sound that cuts through the mix. Its compact size and easy-to-use controls make it a practical choice for gigging musicians.

EHX

EHX

Electro-Harmonix Crayon Full-Range Overdrive Pedal

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Sweetwater

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Electro Harmonix Crayon Overdrive demo at GAK

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Demo - EHX Electro Harmonix Crayon

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Stomps and Synths

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Alexis Guitars

Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile low to medium gain range

  • Bass and treble knobs allow precise tone shaping

  • Maintains amp's natural tone well

  • Adds harmonic richness and "grit" to sound

  • Effective for boosting tube amps

  • Can shift from clean to medium gain smoothly

  • Transparent overdrive, doesn't overly color sound

  • High-quality build and reliability of EHX

  • Great value for the price

  • Works well for dirty cleans and subtle distortion

CONS

  • Generates noise, especially with higher gains or when used with other high-gain pedals

  • Tone controls can be overly sensitive, leading to harshness if not adjusted carefully

  • Some users find it lacks uniqueness in certain settings

  • Feedback issues reported at low gain settings

  • May not integrate well with other pedals, especially TS-style pedals

  • Some find the pedal's sound too harsh or metallic at lower gain settings

  • Footswitch quality perceived as cheap by some users

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4.5 out of 5

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jackinator

One of the most expressive overdrives I've used

This was my first pedal, i got it a while back from a local music shop, i tried it out but i didn't quite know what to look for in a pedal feature wise, as i was just getting into effects. i knew it sounded good though, so i bought it. I've done many gigs and shows on this wonderful machine and won't be leaving my board anytime soon, you can get clean boost, treble boost, tube screamer, even fuzz if you dime all the knobs, for the price, this really can't be beat and is without a doubt one of my favorite OD pedals, i highly recommend it.

bradenpace

Versatile, tube-like drive

Confession: I didn't intend to buy this, but I ended up getting it as a package deal with a Neo Clone. Truth be told, it has become one of my favorite drive pedals. It has almost a natural tube-like overdrive sound. Perhaps like a tubescreamer? Your mileage may vary, but out of the several drive pedals I have, this one vies for the top spot with my Boss SD-1.

xaqary

I'm not selling it...nope.

I'm an overdrive guy, I've never been much of a distortion pedals guy (with the exception of Fuzz but that's different anyway). This guy is my favorite "contemporary" OD pedal. That said I'm not a heavy "tone seeker" to the level of some of my peers. I do know that among those tone seekers they all seem to really dig the Crayon. I almost exclusively use it with the Keeley Compressor. The 2 together are just fucking amazing, at least for me.

Check it out- we're talking about a area of pedals that is so heavily dependent on your guitar, amp, & pedal board set up+ your own personal tastes, etc. I'd rather you check it out it any local guitar shop yourself but I'd definitely recommend you do. It works wicked for me. Loves this little guy.

jonarnesen

No need for Op-Amp

Crayon got all the colours of Billy Corgan, and then some, without the Op-Amp moniker.

cheol_kim

Real full range as they claim!

If you are looking for a huge range pedal, this is the best!

I'm not kidding... This is only 62 bucks, but it does everything Clean boost, blues drive, tube screamer type overdrive, it does everything!

A

Nice clean and versatile overdrive.

Nice clean overdrive. It can be use like a booster or great overdrive , and very versatile with the low and high knobs. I choose this pedal over a tubescreamer or similars, cause its cristal clear .

improviz35

Great small pedal

I wasn't happy with my old Distortion Pedal and then I got recommended to buy this and now it's not going anytime soon. Gives me that overdrive to really push my sound and if I wanted to push the knobs all the way, my amp would probably not handle it.

fil1994

Very Good OD pedal

I really like this pedal. It works really well for boosting other overdrive or distortion pedals. It's also good for getting a light crunch. I highly recommend it and I would say its one of the best "cheaper" pedals.

mischigan_taylor

pretty good

amazing drive pedal that can get very near distortion levels sounds really good in use with clean amp and i would happily put it up against a tube screamer 808 or ts9

dylanblay

Think it's my favourite

Perfect wouldn't change it at all it's got everything you could ask for

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See how Evan Stephens Hall uses Electro-Harmonix Crayon

Evan Stephens Hall

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I took this pic of Evan's Board after they played at the Gothic Theatre in Denver 10.14.17

See how Michel PT uses Electro-Harmonix Crayon

Michel PT

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Tiedraw

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You can see a lot of his gear in the video from "Dull days"

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