Prunes and Custard versions and questions

[ped]

Hi folks

 

I noticed that there are different versions of the Prunes and Custard pedal and wondered if anyone knows anything more about which versions they are. 
 

Mine looks like this, it has ‘limit’ mode in addition to gtr and bass mode (not sure what that does, hard to work out - anyone know?)

 

The Contour control has off, deep and wide. 

 

Then there’s this version which has no limit mode and the contour is one mode:

 

 

And finally this one with no mode switch and ‘LF retain’ instead of contour, and no logo. 

 

 

Super geeky and it probably makes no difference but still interesting (to me!)

 

I assume the pics above are from newest to oldest?

[ped]

ChatGPT has the answer!!

 

Yes, there are different versions of the Crowther Audio Prunes and Custard pedal. The original version of the pedal was released in the early 2000s and was followed by an updated version, the Prunes and Custard v2, which was released in 2010. This version featured a number of improvements, including a more flexible tone control and an improved circuit design. Additionally, there have been a number of limited edition versions of the pedal released over the years, each with its own unique features and specifications.

 

How does v2 differ from v1

 

The Prunes and Custard v2 pedal differs from the original version in a number of ways. Some of the key differences include:

 

A more flexible tone control: The v2 version of the pedal features a three-way toggle switch that allows for more precise adjustments to the tone of the pedal. This makes it easier to dial in the perfect sound for a given situation.

Improved circuit design: The v2 version of the pedal features an updated circuit design that is said to offer improved clarity and greater dynamic range. This makes the pedal more versatile and able to handle a wider range of playing styles.

Enhanced low-end response: The v2 version of the pedal is said to have an enhanced low-end response, which can help to add more depth and richness to the overall sound of the pedal.

Additional features: The v2 version of the pedal also includes several other features such as the "Bass Boost" switch which is an additional feature of the tone control switch, the "True Bypass" switch which is a buffer-free bypass, and the "mid-scoop" switch which allows the user to cut mid frequencies.

It's worth noting that the improvements and features list may vary between different sources, but these are some of the most commonly mentioned differences between the Prunes and Custard V1 and V2 pedals.

 

What does the limit switch do

 

The "Limit" switch on the Prunes and Custard pedal is a feature that allows the user to limit the amount of gain that is applied to the signal. When the switch is engaged, the pedal will apply a maximum amount of gain, beyond which the signal will not be amplified any further. This can be useful for preventing distortion from becoming too intense, or for maintaining a consistent level of distortion across different playing dynamics.

 

It can also be used in situations where the user wants a specific amount of distortion, but does not want to further increase it, for example, when playing live and the band is already at its maximum volume level, so the user doesn't want the distortion to make it louder, but instead wants to keep it at a consistent level.

 

It's worth noting that the feature and the name of the switch may vary between different versions of the pedal, as it's a product of the specific brand and model.

[Higgie]

This is interesting! The first one I had was the earliest one with just one toggle switch. The one I have currently is the same as the second picture with the guitar/bass and lo freq contour switches but pretty sure it doesn’t have the Crowther logo. Didn’t realise there was a later version with additional switch positions. Would be interested in comparing the two!