Crowther Audio

Founded by Paul Crowther in New Zealand, Crowther Audio has been crafting high-quality analog guitar effects for over 30 years. It all began in 1976 with the Hotcake, designed to preserve a guitar’s natural tone while delivering fat, dynamic distortion—a favorite of Mark Knopfler, Noel Gallagher, and Radiohead.

Still handmade by Paul today, Crowther Audio has since introduced the Prunes & Custard harmonic generator and the Double Hotcake, continuing its legacy of innovative, musician-approved tone.