Designer Notes with Jamie Stillman Ep. 2 - Plumes | EarthQuaker Devices

[@erock9374]

This pedal is incredible. Through my Strat and my es-335. Want to mention it stacks, cleans up, and does your laundry. The price point is amazing... there’s just no way any other OD pedal is this good a value. And if you’re lucky enough to have a p2p/hand wired amp ? You might have to sit down, it sounds so good. Peace to Dayton and Ohio

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Great words Eric, Thank you very much for snagging one and trying it! Glad you are enjoying...

[@ninevehguitar]

I got the Plumes the day it was released... I was reluctant to get yet another TS style pedal, but when I read up on it, it seemed like it ticked all the boxes for me... Within 10 min after plugging it in, it became my main overdrive and has been since. In my opinion, there is no better 808 style pedal out there. You seriously nailed it with this one.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for the support Sam! We appreciate you

[@DangerousOne326]

Earthquaker Devices has, over time, proven to be my favorite pedal company. Listening to Jamie, and seeing his enthusiasm and love for making pedals, is awesome.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for having our backs!

[@joshie4330]

I’ve had many, many TS variants. The TS808HW was as close to my perfect TS as I thought I’d get until this one. The Plumes fixes all the “issues” I have with the circuit. Much clearer, but still very much mid forward. Such a great pedal, especially for the price.

[@davidluna3209]

I mean...I love this...mine is coming on Saturday...but holy guacamole...the led is brighter than...brighter than something that's so bright that you're like, "Dude, that's too bright."

[@christopherfettes390]

I hated the blue LED on my Keeley compressor sometimes. On a dark stage it was way too bright. Too much glare on my glasses (nerd alert).

[@liamtahaney713]

Ngl you could cover it with a little piece of sunglasses

[@nuajbalpo]

I lol’d

[@djc5897]

Why is the pedal so unnecesairly bright even with humbuckers? (Stage 1 im talking about) I need to keep the tone knob at like 10pm/am---its awkward poor single coil players will have to roll the bloody tone knob completely off on the pedal

[@maxisingleone]

I play mine with a pair of Dimarzio Air Classics and is like a earthquake of treble... 🙄 The position 2 is better, but position 1 and 3 is sooooo soooooo brigth...

[@pauldi7268]

Hope everybody at earthquaker is safe and sound! Prayers for those lost in Dayton tonight

[@mattgilbert7347]

Love it. It's like a loud, ballsy, not-Tubescreamer Tubescreamer crossed with a DOD 250 Preamp. And the price! Only $159AUD here in Oz. Thanks, EQD. I can see this doing a lot of work that several other OD's are currently doing for me

[@MayonnaisePH]

OKAY LET'S GET IT

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

yeah!

[@frankiegreaser7493]

Never likes the Tubescreamer within my 15 years guitar sound journey, but this Plumes seems to be worth a try :-) I will get one! Thanks for this great video and also or sure for the great pedal at a reasonable price. Regards from Germany!

[@Clutch3672]

I just got this in the mail today. Npd! I just kicked my ts808 off my board. Now if only EarthQuaker Devices made a wah and tuner. I would have all eqd. The plumes is killer with my cloven hoof, depths and avalanche run.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for checking it out!

[@mh-oh8kf]

Wow, I’m not a tube screamer guy but that sounds fantastic. And $99?? Take my money lol

[@chaoticembrace6984]

Fantastic pedal!!!!!...... could b ur best pedal ever!!!!.......love the Palasaides ......but the Plumes is a different beast!!!!....it just makes every amp sound better!!!.....great job !!!.......I own nearly 100 effects pedals ..this just jumped to the top of my pedalboard!!!......this was a long time coming!!!!......and $99 is a sic price for sonic perfection!!!!......love ED Pedals!!!!!!!....

[@8Junio76]

Why.... do you... write... like... this...?

[@marcsullivan7987]

@@8Junio76 and!!!…like!!!!….this!!!!…?????

[@bimscutney1242]

This pedal is great. Giving me that crunchy goodness I was looking for. Stacks well with other pedals.

[@manifestgtr]

Damn dude...a registered trademark 808. Those things are stupid expensive nowadays. By the way, you guys make my favorite tube screamer mods. Still love the ts-9 and 808, love the king of tone for a “main drive” sound. But the earthquaker 808 mods are my go-to in that realm. The plumes is spot on and the palisades is otherworldly. You guys just seem to *know* what this circuit is capable of, on an instinctual level.

[@davemau5e]

I snagged one up to pair with my JHS Morning Glory! Woo! Glad you decided to release it Jamie! 👏🏼😃

[@quinngallen4876]

Plumes sounds substantially better than the original.

[@hectorz.duenas6365]

Hate to be this guy, but what Supro model is that?

[@edwardmarrone3595]

Got one. LOVE IT!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for grabbing one! Glad you love it!

[@the5chord]

Thanks man, this the demo I didn’t know I needed. Just bought a Hoof which is something I have been meaning to do for a long time. This would be great next to it

[@_RLP]

Cool. Very cool. Please do an in-depth review using both Marshall and fender amps. Cheers

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for watching Ricardo!

[@mr.p6840]

Very cool version of TS 808 like, better than the dunes etc... very nice. Cheers from France !

[@daveryan2148]

Always room for another flavor of TS! Like different cuts of steak...

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

YOU GET IT

[@drthunda]

When I plugged it in it was exactly as he said high headeroom high output. I use it with bass.

[@nickkokenspargermusic8666]

My plumes has a yellow light is that a new addition to the pedal?

[@Straightedge63]

love mine! i use it through my 6534+ and play mathcore and it sounds AMAZING!

[@scouge]

We love Earthquaker! Plumes is a big part of the Scouge sound.

[@UncleBillyBob732]

Was that honest or what?

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

super honest

[@richwalter5322]

Just snagged one to pair with my old '73 Hiwatt DR103... can't wait to fire it up.

[@daddyrocker1000]

Any thoughts on this with a SS amp? I'm using an 80s Roland JC-120

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

do it

[@eddieriviello]

Loving it. I already have a Dunes though - what order would you recommend stacking them? Which would you use with the gain rolled down, and which would you dial in the drive?

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Depends what music you are playing and your personal preferences honestly Eddie. Dunes is a heavily modified version, while Plumes has the ability to retain your OG clarity, and unreal headroom. I personally use Dunes as the more overdriven one and Plumes as the gain rolled down one, adding just a bit of grit and dimension to a big clean sound. I enjoy Plumes first in the order with those two in the chain.

[@eddieriviello]

EarthQuakerDevices I guess with all things, you’ve gotta play to your own taste. I’ve got mine coming and can’t wait to tear into it! Sounds amazing in this video

[@mikaelwills]

Just bought this pedal purely for a solo boost after a lot of research. Straight away its been amazing, with the gain down and a little volume it just adds such a nice creamy tone, sooo happy with the purchase.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Thank you for trying it!

[@Pyriscent]

I always visit you guys at Namm for interviews for my channel gear sounds. I hope to see you again next year! I love your work Jamie! You have such a unique take on guitar pedals.

[@thefacialsgaragepunk]

Yep, I'm in! Looking forward to getting mine.

[@MichaelCluff]

Just got one as a gift -- my first EQD pedal. REALLY loving its flexibility.

[@coffeewaldo]

Just hit 400 likes. I just got this. It’s a great pedal. I like the assymetrical setting. Grabbed a Palisades thinking I’ll never like an overdrive. It has 401 options. I love it. They both have more gain. Which I love. And grabbed a fuzz. All great.

[@josephbruceryan6438]

Between the plumes and palisades, if you had to pick one, which one would it be and why?

[@christossounian6746]

Just ordered mine today, rock on EQD! Can't wait!

[@paulthomasmiller1842]

Just picked mine up at EarthQuaker Day!

[@davidwright9550]

Mine just came in today, and haven’t had a lot of time yet to experiment with it, but the little I did sounded amazing. My 2013 Jeff Beck Strat into the Plumes and straight into my Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 was much more than I expected. I’ve become a purist as I’ve grown older. Guitar & Amp, Heart & Fingers with a tasteful tad of reverb moves me. This will fit right into my setup perfectly.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Glad it's workin out for ya David. Thanks for checking out Plooooms!

[@orryfishburne5326]

Im so happy i decided to try this pedal. Yesterday was my 30th birthday and decided i was going to try a tube screamer type of pedal, and i was thinking of trying an actual TS9, but decided to try the Plumes since Im already a big fan of your work. Sooooo glad i chose the plumes over the TS9. Love the pedal!! Thanks for doing what u guys do.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

hell yeah, have fun! thanks for the love and happy birthday😉

[@freezeframeplease]

got me an ehx east river driver, and then i tried my friend's Plumes. Damn, i could notice the difference ! the best of buying my own Plumes? it stacks perfectly with the EHX ERD nicely and stacks so well. They both do its own job really well, but damn the Plumes is flexible. Well earned place in my pedalboard alongside my Hizumitas, Special Cranker and Hummingbird !!!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Cheers!

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

Just got one today. Going to stack it into my BD2 and see what I can make happen

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

You are gonna love that combo!

[@darkcity7060]

I can understand the reluctance to put out a TS style pedal but it sounds and looks great. At the price it makes it interesting enough to get one and see if it can knock one of my other TS style pedals off the board/drawer. Congrats to another great launch!!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks buddy

[@jamescroy9464]

Love my Plumes

[@Mr.Steve-O]

I am thinking this stacked with my Cloven Hoof Could be a good combo. What other EQD pedal would be a good with the Cloven Hoof ? Thx Steve

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Pyramids!

[@Mr.Steve-O]

@@EarthQuakerDevices Ha ... I actually have a the Nautila by digitech on my board right now and the Cloven Hoof really pushes it hard into zones unimaginable. I need to check out the Pyramids now as well, since it's a flanger. btw - why was the Spires discontinued ? Was going to be my next dirt pedal, any left in stock ? Thx and keep up the great work !

[@josephbenz4913]

Is this replacing the Dunes?

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

No, we will continue to make Dunes's's

[@eraritjaritjaka1]

@@EarthQuakerDevices haha :)

[@fakienightmareflip]

Can't wait to buy one! Sounds great!

[@billtice5057]

That a nice take on the 808

[@dlgoodreid]

Gotta get me a Plume, would this stack well with my cloven hoof fuzz? Much love from Oz!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

it great with the Cloven Hoof! Enjoy!

[@OhanaFilms]

Sounds great!

[@zachhernandez2842]

is the plumes buffered?

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Plumes is true bypass

[@bolotskih675]

cant wait

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Just the kind of info I was looking for on the Plumes.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

glad to help. thanks for watching!

[@jeffsullivan4946]

My favorite setting is always on pretty much clean very subtle dirt... so transparent however adds just enough color very versatile when you Crank It Up

[@Rowe4900candymachine]

This is my favorite overdrive.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

It’s a good one! 🤘

[@Momointvland]

What microphones were used on the Supro amp in the video?

[@chasethemorninguk]

This pedal sounds awesome and stacks well with my fuzz. An excellent boost on my Afterneath for those awesome crying shoegazy tones.

[@emmanuelibus]

Well, I'm glad you did release this. I've never owned a TS style pedal and this is in the running to be my first one.

[@ankigonzalez]

Just got one, OMG this is the real deal

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Thanks! glad u like it, have fun!

[@ankigonzalez]

@@EarthQuakerDevices really love it! The hype is real. I have to say I've bren playing the Neural DSP plugin version for a year on the Omega i i love that Archetype and love that Plumes plugin on it. Playing it with my real amps is amazing.

[@Brannington]

the plumes is the unsung hero of my bedroom floor, that middle op amp mode is wicked nice with a big muff

[@nickolasecker9596]

Love the Plumes, best overdrive in its price range.

[@jordanmayer5932]

Which one would be better for acid soaked doom metal? Palisades or plume? I need answers!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

only one pedal in your chain and a clean amp? Palisades. A million other pedals into a dirty amp? How bout both. Palisades has heavily modified TS options, while Plumes is more of a stock screamer with a more usable tone control and much more output.

[@jordanmayer5932]

@@EarthQuakerDevices done, sold. Legit gonna go buy one this month. I've asked this question to so many other companies with their overdrives and dirtboxes and never have gotten a response. Palisades it is!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thank you for your time and consideration. You will fucking love it.

[@jordanmayer5932]

@@EarthQuakerDevices naw thanks for yours. And I'm sure I will. Can't wait to see how it fits with my rig

[@zammie01]

Such a humble guy. Great pedal.

[@charleskinsey2141]

I love that it plays well with others or stacks . just got mine and haven't really gotten to know it super well but it was definitely not a purchase I regret . I didn't care much for tube screamers but this one does it for me .

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Right on!

[@everychild9473]

Dear Jamie, there is a german band called "LINGUA NADA". They love your pedals! They´ll blow you away! Seriously you should check them out!!!

[@ricky4214]

you're a legend for making this thing, pairing the op amp boost with the 2 dirtier settings makes this the only drive pedal i really need although i do have a couple other ones, i live most of my life on setting 2 and flip it to one of the dirtier settings to have a little fun, the guitar sings through the op amp boost

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

🔥

[@dadoboogins7833]

rad.

[@samiam9059]

Thought he said 3 clipping levels but only 2? One has no clipping(2 position).

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Clean boost no clipping is a mode, just like zero is considered a number. (3 position switch)

[@samiam9059]

@@EarthQuakerDevices okay

[@samiam9059]

@@EarthQuakerDevices mmm yeah okay

[@joef8487]

1st

[@samdeane5003]

Speak up mate!

[@bayouboattrash]

I would love to hear this with a dual rectifier!

[@LAME_MMA]

first?

[@slimturnpike]

In 1st toggle position, the Plumes reminds me a lot of my Bad Monkey. I have both pedals. I found on the Plumes I don't use the 2nd and 3rd modes much, and since the 1st mode is so similar I mainly gig with the Monkey because I like the 2-way EQ and I like the security of a mixer output in case my amp or the venue's backline amp fails and I need to go through the house. However when I can't bring my pedalboard and need to throw one pedal in the guitar gig bag, I'll often take just the Plumes cuz it weighs one third of what the monkey weighs, maybe even less. Super light pedal and the 1st mode is what I need, ie a meaner TS sort of gain.