A TRUE BOUTIQUE CLASSIC—40+ YEARS OF LEGENDARY TONE! The Crowther Audio Hotcake is more than just a distortion pedal—it’s an icon. Handcrafted in New Zealand for over four decades, the Hotcake delivers a rich, dynamic overdrive that respects your guitar’s natural tone while adding thickness, warmth, and edge. Now available in the latest XLF version, the Hotcake has been trusted by legendary artists across genres, including: Mark Knopfler Radiohead Stevie Ray Vaughan Noel Gallagher (Oasis) Rolling Stones Sonic Youth Crowded House Blur INXS ...and many more! PURE TONE WITH UNMATCHED FLEXIBILITY Unlike many distortion pedals, the Hotcake preserves your clean signal while adding the perfect amount of drive—from subtle boost to full-throttle distortion. Transparent Clean Boost – Keep your tone intact while adding volume and presence. Thick, Musical Overdrive – Perfectly responsive to your playing dynamics. Warm, Natural Distortion – No harsh treble cut—your tone stays rich and full. EL84 Amp Perfection – The ultimate match for Vox AC-series and other EL84-based amps. TWO HIDDEN TWEAKS FOR EVEN MORE CONTROL Bluesberry Mode: A smoother, more compressed overdrive—engaged via an internal jumper. Bass Accentuation: Adds extra low-end punch when needed. TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS Gold-Plated Buffered Bypass – Smooth, quiet switching with zero tone loss. Handcrafted in New Zealand – Built with premium components for ultimate durability. 9-12V DC Power Input – Standard pedalboard-friendly design. Wherever your tone takes you, the Hotcake is ready to follow. Elevate your sound with a pedal that’s been trusted by the greats for over 40 years. Handmade. Iconic. Essential.
