Manufacturers

Guitar Pedals from Cornerstone Music Gear

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Cornerstone Music Gear's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Cornerstone Music Gear. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.

Compression/Sustain

Zefiro

The Zefiro by Cornerstone Music Gear is an optical compressor designed to provide tonal-shaping and sustaining behavior. Its features include a smooth and soft action similar to a studio compressor, extreme tonal transparency, and the ability to add warmth and balance to the sound of electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. The controls include Comp, Volume, Tone, and Sensitivity. The Volume control acts as a master output level control, the Tone knob is a tilt-eq control, the Comp control determines the amount of compression, and the Sensitivity control acts as a threshold control. The Zefiro requires a standard 9V DC Negative power supply and operates in mono format. It is designed and handmade in Italy. Specifications: \- Effect: Compressor \- Design: Analog \- Mono/Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out \- Knobs: Volume, Comp, Tone, and Sensitivity \- Bypass Mode: True Bypass \- Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative \- Power Consumption: 45mA \- Works on Batteries: No \- Type of Battery: Not applicable \- Format: Standard

Distortion

Sparkle

The Sparkle by Cornerstone Music Gear is a dynamic overdrive pedal designed to be super touch-sensitive, following the guitarist's playing without requiring adjustments during songs. It features Volume, Gain, Bass, and Treble controls. The Volume control acts as a master output level control, while the Bass and Treble controls manage the frequency responses of the pedal. When both are set at noon, the Sparkle creates a flat frequency response, maintaining a full and well-defined sound without becoming muddy or gloomy. The pedal also includes a 9v/18v switch, allowing the guitarist to choose the voltage the circuit is supplied with, offering more headroom in 18v mode, which is useful for guitars with powerful pickups. The Sparkle requires a standard 9V DC Negative power supply only.

Overdrive and Boost

Antique Classic Drive

Sparkle

The Sparkle by Cornerstone Music Gear is a dynamic overdrive pedal designed to be super touch-sensitive, following the guitarist's playing without requiring adjustments during songs. It features Volume, Gain, Bass, and Treble controls. The Volume control acts as a master output level control, while the Bass and Treble controls manage the frequency responses of the pedal. When both are set at noon, the Sparkle creates a flat frequency response, maintaining a full and well-defined sound without becoming muddy or gloomy. The pedal also includes a 9v/18v switch, allowing the guitarist to choose the voltage the circuit is supplied with, offering more headroom in 18v mode, which is useful for guitars with powerful pickups. The Sparkle requires a standard 9V DC Negative power supply only.

Gladio SC

The Gladio SC by Cornerstone Music Gear is a preamp/overdrive pedal designed to provide the same sound as the "big brother" Gladio but in a smaller and more compact size. It is inspired by the famous Dumble preamp and aims to achieve a realistic tube-compression behavior. The pedal is based on the Gladio's first channel, featuring the same sound and controls, with the addition of a new CLEAN knob. This knob allows for a "clean layer" to be added on top of the overdrive sound, contributing to achieving a Texas-blues sound. The CLEAN knob affects three parameters simultaneously: Bottom End, Compression, and Saturation. Technical Specifications: \- Controls: Gain, Volume, Clean, Tone \- Switch: Comp \- LED: Effect On \- Footswitch: Effect Bypass \- Input: 6.3 mm jack \- Output: 6.3 mm jack \- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside \- Power consumption: Less than 100mA \- Power supply: 9 V DC mains adapter (not included) \- Dimensions (W x D x H): 67 x 122 x 39 mm \- Weight: 250 g \- Handmade in Italy \- No battery operation possible The Gladio SC is designed to offer a versatile and authentic overdrive experience, suitable for achieving a range of classic and modern guitar tones.

Gladio

The Gladio by Cornerstone Music Gear is a versatile double preamp pedal designed to offer a rich and touch-sensitive response. It features two independent channels with different voices, providing a wide range of tonal options. The pedal is known for its realistic tube-compression behavior and is suitable for various playing styles. Key Technical Specifications: \- Dimensions: 4.8 in x 2.6 in x 1.58 in (122mm x 67 mm x 39.5 mm) \- Current Consumption: 60mA \- Input Impedance: 1M \- Output Impedance: 50k The Gladio SC (single channel) version is a compact effect pedal that aims to replicate the sound of legendary artists like Steve Ray Vaughan. It incorporates a clean knob and compression toggle switch, offering a dynamic drive experience akin to playing with both clean and dirty amps. The pedal is powered by a standard 9V DC negative center power supply and is not compatible with batteries. It is built with analog circuitry and true- bypass, utilizing selected components to achieve the desired tone. Cornerstone Music Gear, based in Italy, specializes in designing and handcrafting guitar and bass effects pedals. The Gladio series is a testament to their commitment to delivering high-quality, versatile sound solutions for musicians.

FlameXS

The FlameXS by Cornerstone Music Gear is a stand-alone clean boost pedal designed to increase signal volume without altering the original tone or introducing unwanted distortion. It features a single Gain knob, offering a simple user interface. With the Gain knob at 0%, the pedal provides unity of volume while warming up the sound. As the Gain knob is turned clockwise, the volume increases, providing up to 20dB of clean boost without saturation or overdrive. The micro size of the FlameXS allows it to fit onto any pedalboard. It requires a standard 9V DC Negative power supply.

Preamps

Gladio SC

The Gladio SC by Cornerstone Music Gear is a preamp/overdrive pedal designed to provide the same sound as the "big brother" Gladio but in a smaller and more compact size. It is inspired by the famous Dumble preamp and aims to achieve a realistic tube-compression behavior. The pedal is based on the Gladio's first channel, featuring the same sound and controls, with the addition of a new CLEAN knob. This knob allows for a "clean layer" to be added on top of the overdrive sound, contributing to achieving a Texas-blues sound. The CLEAN knob affects three parameters simultaneously: Bottom End, Compression, and Saturation. Technical Specifications: \- Controls: Gain, Volume, Clean, Tone \- Switch: Comp \- LED: Effect On \- Footswitch: Effect Bypass \- Input: 6.3 mm jack \- Output: 6.3 mm jack \- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside \- Power consumption: Less than 100mA \- Power supply: 9 V DC mains adapter (not included) \- Dimensions (W x D x H): 67 x 122 x 39 mm \- Weight: 250 g \- Handmade in Italy \- No battery operation possible The Gladio SC is designed to offer a versatile and authentic overdrive experience, suitable for achieving a range of classic and modern guitar tones.

Gladio

The Gladio by Cornerstone Music Gear is a versatile double preamp pedal designed to offer a rich and touch-sensitive response. It features two independent channels with different voices, providing a wide range of tonal options. The pedal is known for its realistic tube-compression behavior and is suitable for various playing styles. Key Technical Specifications: \- Dimensions: 4.8 in x 2.6 in x 1.58 in (122mm x 67 mm x 39.5 mm) \- Current Consumption: 60mA \- Input Impedance: 1M \- Output Impedance: 50k The Gladio SC (single channel) version is a compact effect pedal that aims to replicate the sound of legendary artists like Steve Ray Vaughan. It incorporates a clean knob and compression toggle switch, offering a dynamic drive experience akin to playing with both clean and dirty amps. The pedal is powered by a standard 9V DC negative center power supply and is not compatible with batteries. It is built with analog circuitry and true- bypass, utilizing selected components to achieve the desired tone. Cornerstone Music Gear, based in Italy, specializes in designing and handcrafting guitar and bass effects pedals. The Gladio series is a testament to their commitment to delivering high-quality, versatile sound solutions for musicians.