Prunes & Custard

Crowther Audio – Prunes and Custard (Harmonic Generator-Intermodulator)

Used item | Made in New Zealand | Boutique Overdrive-Fuzz | Experimental Pedal

Designed by Paul Crowther (former Split Enz drummer and creator of the iconic Hot Cake overdrive), the Prunes and Custard is a unique, analog fuzz/overdrive pedal known for its rich harmonic distortion, envelope-driven filtering, and synth-like textures.

Originally made for bass but widely used by adventurous guitarists, it produces complex, musical intermodulation tones — perfect for alternative, noise rock, ambient, experimental, or synthy lead sounds.

Key Features: 

• Effect Type: Harmonic Generator-Intermodulator

• Designed For: Bass & Guitar

• Controls:

  • Drive (gain/distortion)

  • Mix (wet/dry blend)

  • Frequency (filter resonance)

  • Sensitivity (envelope tracking response)

• Bypass: True bypass

• Circuit: All-analog

• Power: 9V DC (center-negative) or 9V battery

• Made in: New Zealand

• Housing: Compact metal chassis with classic yellow graphics

What It Sounds Like:

• Synthy fuzz with dynamic filtering

• Blends clean signal with harmonic distortion

• Responsive to picking attack and playing dynamics

• Ideal for guitar, bass, and experimental setups

Condition:

Great Condition & working as it should