CORNERSTONE Gladio MK3 Limited Edition of 50 pieces - Professional Dual Dumble Style Preamp
EFFETTO OVERDRIVE A PEDALE PER CHITARRA ELETTRICA.
Discontinued in late 2022, the original Gladio never left the conversation: used units trade at or above original retail, and requests for the double-channel version never stopped. The MK3 brings it back — rebuilt, and upgraded exactly where owners asked.
The same logic. Dynamics and touch sensitivity first. Two independently voiced channels that behave like preamps, inspired by the D-style amps behind Robben Ford and the classic blues sound.
- Channel 1: transparent, full clean to dirty from pick attack alone.
- Channel 2: midrange-forward, harder clipping, radically reshaped by the new Ratio control.
What's new:
- Ratio control (Ch. 2) — parallel clean blend: clean signal taken at the input, mixed with the overdrive. Restores attack and dynamics without lowering gain.
- External Bass control — the internal trimpot of the original, now accessible and improved. The most requested upgrade from original owners.
- 30V internal operation — charge pump from a standard 9V supply. More headroom, cleaner transients, amp-like dynamic range.
- Compression toggles on both channels — selectable feel: tight or open.
- 4-jack routing — one dual-channel pedal, or two fully independent pedals.
- Remote mini-jack — latching stereo footswitch for channel switching.
- New build — polished chrome enclosure, brushed metal plate, custom machined metal knobs with dual-color anodizing.
- Lifetime warranty — plus certificate of authenticity and leather packaging.
Why it sells: the dual D-style segment is nearly empty — competitors offer single-voice compacts or premium amp emulators.
The MK3 is two genuine D-style preamps in one unit, with demand already proven: used original Gladio doubles trade at or above their EUR 359 original retail.
At EUR 379, the MK3 costs what a used one does — new, upgraded, and warranted for life.