Miss Nutcracker is a full range booster with a high grade, adjustable optical compressor. With its 0-30 dB gain range, coupled with the well balanced compressor the results are tasty and musical. Use Miss Nutcracker to get bite and sustain, to add an irresistible sparkle. If you think some gentle compression sucks, just turn the compression control to zero (disabled) and use Miss Nutcracker as a versatile, dynamic booster with a tone control. Or if you're really interested in compression, check out Mr. Nutcracker!

If you play the bass it's a good idea to check this product out as Miss—and—Mr. Nutcracker are suitable for bass guitars as well as for guitars.

• All original and handmade Himmelstrutz design. Not in any way based on early or later known creations
• Mechanical (true) bypass switching, ON indicated with a blue LED
• External controls: 'Volume', 'Tune' & 'Comp' + 'Comp Mode' toggle
• Optical compressor—10ms attack/100ms release—indicated with a yellow/orange LED. With 'Comp' control set to zero the compressor is disabled
• Power Consumption: 9 V DC/1-3 mA (= rich battery life). Battery included.
• AC Adapter (Optional): 5-18 V DC, center-pin negative (Straight plug, BOSS Standard connection, regulated power supply)
• Dimensions (L/W/H): 111,6/61,6/50,0 mm (4,37/2,4/1,9 In)
• Weight: 450 grams (0,99 lbs)
• Colour, finish: May vary depending on season and often no particular reason. December 2010: 'Stockholm White' (RAL 9010)

Even if Miss Nutcracker can dance with you by herself, she also works very well in company with any of the Himmelstrutz pedals—stacked in whatever order or style you prefer.