CORNERSTONE Gladio MK3 - 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.