EarthQuaker Devices re-proposes the Plumes pedal formula, but adapts it for the electric bass.
We are faced with yet another circuit inspired by the legendary TS808, but with all the improvements and tricks that only EQD gives us.
I personally already used the Plumes pedal on an electric bass, so I decided to try the Blumes too.
The construction and quality of the EQD pedals need no description, this pedal will keep you company for a long time on your pedalboards.
The Blumes pedal, despite being similar in characteristics to the Plumes, has a different and distinct character.
The low frequency response is totally present, there are never any attenuations.
The 3 clipping modes are all usable, the first "violent" ideal for stimulating a tube head, the second for a much cleaner boost given by the opamps, the third more transparent and fuzzy, but which can give creamy overdrives in a more vintage style.
The tone control is centered exactly on the frequencies used by the electric bass and perfectly functional for the purpose.
The volume control has a lot of headroom, you will often find yourself using the knob below the first quarter if you do not want to increase the level of your signal. The volume adjustment may be the main disadvantage of the Blumes in some configurations.
I recommend this pedal especially for those looking for a good bass overdrive, but without the specific need for a vintage sound. Most settings lead to more modern rock sounds, but without reaching the typical darkglass distortion sounds. Also highly recommended for guitar and baritone guitars, as well as synth and other instrument users, to make drones and other more cinematic sounds.
