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The Pete Cornish SS-3 is a highly regarded pedal known for its exceptional features and performance. The SS-3 is designed to provide a wide range of overdriven vintage valve amp sounds, making it suitable for crunchy rhythm and thick bluesy lead tones. It is favored by renowned musicians such as Noel Gallagher of Oasis and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
Key Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 171 x 121 x 55 mm / 6.75 x 4.75 x 2.2 inches
- Input: High Impedance, Unity Gain, Class A, Buffer Preamp with RFI
rejecting capability
- Output: Low Impedance Audio output
- Controls: Bass, Treble, HI-CUT, LO-CUT
- Construction: Hand built, wired, and tested by Pete, Lynda, and Mingus
Cornish
- Housing: Rugged Die-cast box with lined control knobs
- Footswitch: Heavy Duty Custom made all-metal footswitch with large cap and
protection ring plus Hi-Brite LED
- Power: Easy battery replacement via a removable "drawer" or input for a DC
adapter (5.5/2.1mm, center pin negative)
- Warranty: 12 months from the date of purchase, covering original
manufacturing faults
The SS-3's unique design includes a High Impedance load presented to the guitar, allowing the pickups to operate optimally even when multiple effects units are connected after the SS-3. The pedal's controls, including Bass, Treble, HI-CUT, and LO-CUT, offer precise tonal shaping and harmonic content adjustments.
Additionally, the SS-3 features an input for a DC adapter, with specific voltage and current requirements for optimal performance. The pedal is recommended to be powered by noise-free, fully stabilized 9V DC adapters capable of supplying 20mA.
The SS-3 is housed in a rugged die-cast box with lined control knobs and a heavy-duty all-metal footswitch. Its design ensures easy battery replacement and long battery life, with the option for adapter power for extended usage.
Overall, the Pete Cornish SS-3 is a versatile and reliable overdrive pedal designed to maintain the tonal nuances of the guitar while offering a wide range of overdriven amp sounds and tonal shaping capabilities.
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Excellent
$790.12
Excellent
$2,499.99
Very Good
$70.38
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