The Steel String Clean Drive MKII by Vertex is a versatile pedal that faithfully recreates the tonality and feel of the iconic Dumble Steel String Singer amplifier in a stompbox format. It is based on serial number #001 of the legendary 6L6 Dumble SSS and is designed to provide incredible touch sensitivity, fatness, and top-end spank.
Key Features:
- Faithful recreation of the tonality and feel of the Dumble Steel String
Singer amplifier
- Based on serial number #001 of the legendary 6L6 Dumble SSS
- 33% smaller than the Steel String MKI
- Added Jazz/Rock toggle to voice the low-end EQ
- Flexible gain control allows for use as a Clean Boost or Overdrive
- True Bypass Switching (mechanical)
- Designed in California
Technical Specifications:
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Gain
- Connections: Input, Output, 9VDC
- Dimensions: 4.6’x3.2”x1.8”
- Power Connector: 2.1mm barrel (center negative)
- Input Impedance: 2.2M ohms
- DC Voltage: 8.0-9.6V [*9.8V MAX]
- Current Consumption: Less than 10mA
- Output Impedance: 100k ohms
The pedal offers a Jazz/Rock switch to provide more control over bass and high-frequency response, allowing users to achieve the unmistakable Crystal- Clear Overdrive and Fat Clean Tones from albums like "Texas Flood," "Venus Isle," and "Continuum" through any clean amp platform.
The Steel String Clean Drive MKII is a versatile tool for guitarists seeking Dumble-style tones, touch sensitivity, and warmth in a compact and pedalboard- friendly size.
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B-Stock
$185
Excellent
$240.51
Brand New
$199.99
Brand New
$199.99
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New
$179.00
Used
$254.97
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