JM's "Continuum" Dumble Sound!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

BUY NOW: sweetwater.com/store/detail/SteelStringSp--vertex-effects-steel-string-supreme-overdrive-pedal

[@rocknrollguitar]

Is it availeble for europe? Kinda want one really bad

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@rocknrollguitar yes from Thomann and Haar Guitars and Parts

[@Ayrton.Cordoba.V]

Just bought mine! Cant wait to hear it through my bassman 59!!! So excited!!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ayrton - Thanks gonna be killer

[@alfonsoduque6540]

It is available for México ?

[@stevenwang3396]

Incredible work, Mason! The sounds are spot on... Glad to see how far you've come from v1 in only a few short years

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, always trying to improve it! Thanks for watching and the support!

[@kevinmusso2397]

Mason it sounds really nice! I’m tempted for sure

[@VertexEffectsInc]

glad you dig it!!!! Please to check it out on our site!

[@kevinmusso2397]

@@VertexEffectsInc bought from Sweetwater just now!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@kevinmusso2397 Amazing! Thanks for the support!

[@RobertNolan]

Nicely done Mason, this is a magnificent tonal improvement on the last one.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

glad you dig the video! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertNolan]

@@VertexEffectsInc I may have to organize a procurement of this and the ultra-phonix.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@RobertNolan I like the sound of that!!!

[@kens.9926]

Now we’re talking!!! Sounds awesome and very flexible controls!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It is super flexible! So glad you dig it!

[@gunkanjima3408]

That is one of the nicest clean strat sounds I’ve ever heard

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yessir! Now just imagine if you got a real Dumble, then you'd really have the clean tone of the GODZ!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

This thing sounds awesome! Really digging the tone of this.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@VertexEffectsInc that Vultures tone is fantastic... I really want one of these haha! Would love to demo it along with some of my other Dumble style pedals. It sounds so rounded and clear.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Remember that this one is based on the steel string singer, so not the typical overdrive special that most people go for, a pretty different sound from the overdrive special

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@VertexEffectsInc absolutely. That's what caught my attention haha! I always wanted to find that SSS1 style tone in a pedal. I had someone build me a SSS style amp for pedal demos, its not an exact clone, but it does that "IM A CLEAN AMP" thing very well but I'm still searching for that magic pedal that will fill in the gaps in what I'm trying to chase in my head.

[@mitskoski]

Really cool stuff...what a tone! Congratulations doctor!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you kindly! Glad you dig it!

[@jacobblount2500]

Who else is on here learning riffs :)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Heck yea!!!

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

Stealing riffs from KZbin is the source of my power.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll hahahahah!

[@bozep7712]

🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️😂😂

[@clipdump]

vertex effects tone masks are going to be all the rage in 2021 I can feel it... All jokes aside this is an awesome product Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! Tone mask!!! hahahaha

[@tjnugent62]

Wow... Very subtle and damn near perfect.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

A little thinner DI, but certainly better than just the clean amp on it's own. Pair with a good tube amp and you're golden!

[@arnaudthomas4081]

Soon It will be Sold out! You are a genius! 👍🏾😎Soooo great

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Fingers crossed!!!

[@arnaudthomas4081]

No doubt about it 👍🏾Do you think I can get the same sounds with a Fender 68 deluxe reissue? This is an entry-level compared to the amp on the video..

[@RichTones]

Great demo due to the excellent players in the video. Well played and sounds like a great effect.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@thierrylecuyer1507]

Great idea. Been a fan of the original Steel Strings, this one takes it to a whole other level! Can't wait to try one.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We'll need to get some photos of it from the famous Dr. L'Ecuyer!

[@thierrylecuyer1507]

@@VertexEffectsInc Hahaha! Aw shucks, thanks guys. I'd love to!

[@CraigRMerriman]

The Steel String pedals are fantastic. It's always on for me. If I forget, I find myself thinking "something doesn't sound right". Easy fix 🙂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much Craig!!! You rock!

[@ronnieremark3355]

i dig that meters playing in the background.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

👌👌

[@hectorherrera7926]

Wish I could have one. Such a fantastic piece of gear.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! Hopefully you can get one someday!!!

[@hectorherrera7926]

@@VertexEffectsInc I will get one for Christmas!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@hectorherrera7926 perfect! Can't wait!

[@kevinmusso2397]

just ordered from Sweetwater. Pumped to get it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

amazing! Can't wait to get it in your hands! Enjoy!

[@Zacharyr222]

I’m not sure if Ive ever seen this much hate on a pedal review. “no Marshall amp sounds the same” than what is this “Marshall sound” people have talked about? Or the “vox sound”? This thing ‘replicates’ a Dumble pretty darn well at a very small fraction of the price for the average consumer. I watched a “shootout” of several ‘dumble-type pedals’ and this will be the one I get!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Anytime "Dumble" is invoked many people seem to compare it against something that they've never heard. To my knowledge we're the only brand that actually used a real SSS to voice the pedal for accuracy.

[@gonzalozech]

Hey Mason, you totally nailed it with this one. Congrats 👏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks bro!!!

[@leynardvista4239]

Can wait to put this on my board. Greetings from the UAE Uncle Mason and all the staff at Vertex...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you Leynard!! You rock!

[@patrickcarroll1754]

You know when they play "All We Ever Do is Say Goodbye", they mean business. Great playing, man!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! Glad you dig it!

[@patrickcarroll1754]

@@VertexEffectsInc Sure Mason. Any time. Hey, I asked you a fellow you question on your wet/dry/wet rig vid. Could you recommend a product to add a few more isolated loops to my parallel mixer, Xotic Effects X-Blender. Ill be buying one of your steel string pedals soon!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@patrickcarroll1754 Musicom Parallelizer

[@patrickcarroll1754]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks Mason! No idea how you have time answer every one of these.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@patrickcarroll1754 I don't do them all, but I try to get on here once a day and at least get the technical stuff.

[@gerardoruggero3706]

So, this could be use at the beginning of the chain as the "amp" and get the cab simulator afterwards? This could be the best ampless rig ever...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You would use this at the end, not beginning. Thinking of the guitar as the first thing and amp as the last thing. This would be treated as an amp. However I would put delay/reverb effects after it if you're going to go into a cab sim or IR loader. Check out the Sweetwater video we did as well so you can see how this sounded in other direct examples.

[@dietguitarist9198]

Oohh man...that tone!! ☺ really awesome..this should be one if my bucket list..

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@tjnugent62]

Great sounding pedal and I love the 335...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks man! Jules and Tim killed it!

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

This is a great AiB pedal, Mason. Congrats!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It really is! Thanks so much Michal!!!

[@lewistoms6988]

What a beast! Awesome Job Mason! ✨

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You're the best! Thanks for watching!

[@MartinSalad]

Okay I just purchased on. To be here this Friday. Excited to see how it pairs with my AC30. Also maybe using it as an amp using the fx loop of my HX stomp, using IRs I’ve loaded. Should be fun.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Amazing! Enjoy!

[@SynMusique]

Just ordered. Waiting for it impatiently.😁

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Enjoy! Thanks for the support!

[@335gc]

Mason, that pedal sounds awesome!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks Gary! Super appreciate you man!

[@pushin68Hz]

Will you do another video just banging through chords or different guitars

[@VertexEffectsInc]

There will be some Sweetwater videos coming out by tomorrow that will show more of a straightahead demonstration with knob turning

[@Teleman76]

Crap! Now I just had to purchase one from Sweetwater. The SSS has been a mainstay for me since it came out. Excited to try this one! Nice job, Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the support!

[@NotonlyMusik]

You've pushed the SS to a next level, thanks and congratulations for the great job. Do you recommend a power amp sim between the SSS and the cab sim? I understand that the pedal works "only" as a preamp. I'm using the ENGL Cabloader (Power sim + cab sim + mic sim). Thanks in advance. Best

[@VertexEffectsInc]

What you have is fine. I like the Cab M and the Cab Zeus.

[@AladimGTR]

Awesome pedal, Bravo👏👏👏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MartinSalad]

Great work! Can’t wait to get my hands on one.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

thanks Martin! Can't wait to get one in your hands!!!

[@Mcsteveberry]

the man, the myth, the legend

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@LIGHTintheHALLS]

Nice, tasteful playing but what does it sound like on the bridge pickup with a pick hitting an open E chord?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWG2hnqviLCSi7s

[@williamhogarth6866]

Good question. This pedal was described to me as a more " mature player " type pedal. Not sure what that means but . . . .

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Nice playing in this vid

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes both guys did great

[@frankiecalabro2617]

My Italian brother! Bravo! Awesome pedals,

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bennyv9897]

Loving this thing, my only question is, would it be possible to use this in the effects loop of something like the DeVille the same way you would, a Kingsley Paige etc?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You could, but I think it would sound better with the tube preamp after it if the amp is already there, but if you just had a power amp for example it would do just fine going into the input.

[@TheTimmytoad]

Where’s the evh pedal board video?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Finished almost a year ago, given away a long time ago.

[@91sandman19]

Does it will work with hot rod deluxe iii as it should be?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

absolutely! we used a Hot Rod Deville ML here, but any tube amp or into any cab sim if you don't want to use an amplifier will work great!

[@mikemartin6554]

Dang Uncle Mason! I'm looking strong at this pedal....great sound and super cool features!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So glad you dig it! Let me know if we can answer any questions for you!

[@mikemartin6554]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks! love your videos.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@mikemartin6554 Thanks so much Mike!!!

[@jacobblount2500]

Tone is so close to the amp'd version I imagine with some knob twists and a different cab/mic sim its probably no difference.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Check out the sweetwater one, sounded really good too direct

[@sargentppeper]

Pedal sounds great Mason👍🏼 Is that a EV12L in the Dumble ext cab?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, EVM12L, but we didn't use it for this video, it was for something else in the studio separately from the pedal, but it made a beautiful pedal stand. Everything was either DI direct from the SSS pedal through a cab sim or through the Fender Hot Rod DeVille ML.

[@santiagomarquezcardenas542]

Sounds cool

[@VertexEffectsInc]

so glad you dig it!

[@30smsuperstrat]

Sounds great. So you could run this into the back panel of the Boss Katana MkII and have this as your preamp section?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You could

[@ianreyes1476]

Are we gonna see a dual SSS/Ultraphonix pedal sometime in the future? I would buy that for sure

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Perhaps

[@timholtguitar6999]

So, The whole appeal is a clean boost/base tone that can do edge-of-breakup as well. Correct?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You can get compression, EQ, Boost, overdrive (lower gain), and do amp characteristics as well as the direct to DAW or FOH option.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

It would be brave if tested on a marshall / vox / matchless amp. Im just curious. I wonder whats the difference between using option 1. Fender black strat + fender amp or option 2: Fender black strat + fender amp + the pedal.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think you'll be fine with that many tone controls and toggles. It's designed to be pretty versatile in the Dumble EQ range no matter the amp.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks for the reply! Versatile pedals are always welcome.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@noelhoekstra6852 Yes!!! Thanks again for watching!

[@howloudcaniget]

Sounds awesome! But still unsure to buy this one as I'm very attached to my (gold) Steel String...what do you guys recommend me?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

If you want a more tweakable version with 3 more controls, two toggles, and a a second channel, get the SSS. If you're happy with the MKI version, keep it as is.

[@alexisquintana3951]

Great job Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏. Thank you so much

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Sounds really good.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching

[@RonMayer]

Hi Mason, I always watch your john mayer focused videos… I love them. But I recently heard about the stuff from the past. I just wanted to say I’ve made mistakes in the past and tried my best to come clean and be a better person moving forward. I hate when people still give me grief from years ago when I’ve apologized and proved turning a new leaf. I don’t have one of your products but it’s next on my list as I feel a stronger connection to you now. Moving forward!!!! I support you 100%!!!

[@JohnnyGuitar15]

Epic win 😎 great video to enjoy early morning barbacoa to 🍳

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ohhh...sounds amazing!

[@justinheyward2830]

Insane!!! I’m def gonna buy

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks bro! Glad you dig it!!!!

[@justushammermann5922]

This just made my day

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching

[@justinhobgood4312]

Where can I purchase tims playing

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think he does lessons on Zoom, hit him up on IG!

[@waynegram8907]

Can you have a guitarist play some of SRV licks that sound like SRV dumble tones so I can get an idea of what the SRV dumble tones are when using this steel string supreme pedal because if someone buys this pedal how do you get the SRV dumble tones?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Put a TS-808 in front of it presumably. We'll get more demos in the future. Also see Sweetwater's demo that went live today, it has a little bit of "Change It" on there.

[@waynegram8907]

@@VertexEffectsInc can you make a new dumble pedal that only has a bunch of SRV dumble tones that are preset switches so you don't have to adjust knobs for hours to get those SRV dumble tones. I rather have the dumble pedal already be modified and focused on giving those clean glassy texas SRV tones. What I got out of the sweetwaters demo today was that the dumble pedal adds more harmonics and overtones getting those cleans sound very chimey and twanging I'm guessing.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I could but you could just add a tube screamer to this and be there

[@waynegram8907]

@@VertexEffectsInc I will try it with a tube screamer. But I'm not look for overdrive dumble tones. I'm looking for clean SRV dumble tones that SRV got using a dumble amplifier to get those glassy twangy texas tones. They make a tube screamer which I like that has Two Mid tone knobs which you can get more mids upper and middle Hz. This is the only way to get those SRV dumble overdrive tones to really push those mids on the tube screamer that has two mid control knobs to get SRV tones.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@waynegram8907 I know what you're saying, but again, my point is that two different guys with the same amp can sound quite different. Depends on how you set the amp, your gear, the player. Also SRV used Fenders, Marshall Major, and other amps at the same time with the Dumble so they weren't all covering the same frequencies. A lot of SRV's stuff still had on the TS and the mids were still present but he didn't use much gain on the TS, mostly used level and tone and used the TS to control the low end on his bottom heavy amplifiers. Sort of a different application that you see most folks use a TS pedal. Stay tuned for some more demos with this tone in mind!

[@Bairov]

How would one of these sound in a series effects loop with a post master volume returns signal path? Before wet reverb and delay of course?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Not designed for that application. It's really to run in series with other pedals or a modeler IR cab/power amp sim.

[@wilmansuescunjr]

So much hate here, awesome sounding pedal guys!

[@ReverendHellbilly]

I so can't wait to get one.👍🍸🍸

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Heck yea!!!

[@chandlerball4614]

If I were going direct to front-of-house... How would this best be used in combination with a strymon iridium?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You really wouldn’t need the iridium if you have a cab sim - but otherwise I’d run it before delay and reverb and then the iridium

[@munkeatphotography]

Awesome work Mason . The SS is my always on pedal and loving it lots specially paired with a Strat or a ES335. Just curious is the circuit similar to the V1 or V2 of the SS with has lesser bass reponse ? thanks and keep it coming !

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You have control of all of those EQ separately with the fat control, so you can dial the base specifically to where you want it in relationship to the original or the MK II

[@munkeatphotography]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks a lot for the reply ! Look forward to get one soon :)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@munkeatphotography I can't wait for your review!

[@HerrMeier007]

Do you remember the amp settings roughly? And were the volume and tone controls on 10 on the Strat?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Amp volume was around "3" - bass almost off, treble set to 12 noon, midrange around 9, presence off.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Strat at full volume.

[@ryuyamakawa4431]

I want to see the demo combined with other pedals such as OD/Fuzz pedals.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

There will be more. Also Sweetwater will have some demo video with my full pedalboard with my Don Carr interview called "What's On My Pedalboard", stay tuned!

[@victoromarmunoztenorio3647]

What was the mic’ing set up for the amp?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I don't recall...I think an SM7B perhaps.

[@haloworld121212]

What is the difference between these and the newer versions?

[@Tobajjass]

I simply doesn’t hear it 🤷🏻‍♂️I have no A/B sound as a reference. It sounds good but I’m not convinced that it will change the sound and feel of the amp. I have a Twin Reverb and I can get close to that sound with the amp alone. Whenever I put a Klon-style pedal infront of it (or any other good overdrive pedal), I get a pretty good ”John Mayer” tone out of my TR. Still not quite convinced that your SSS-pedal will stiff the amp enough and remove ”flobby” bottom end while maintaining that clear high end sound.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Interestingly enough, David Ryan Harris, the guy that's been a sideman for John Mayer for over a decade, sent me a text as said "the tone in Vultures is the closest he's ever heard to JM's." That felt pretty validating from someone that would know if we hit the mark. I've also taken the Steel String to Bill Krinard house, the maker of your Two Rock amp, and he equally agreed that the pedals "nails it" - his words. It should also be said, that this isn't the only demo - Sweetwater has a really good knob turning on/off video. There are plenty of demos out there now showing different sounds and several more to come, so I recommend checking that out for more diversity in sound samples on Sweetwater and on our website. Remember we also has an actual Steel String Singer #001 as a reference, so that also helped along the way to get the feel and overall sound right bring the Dumble clean tone vibe, to the degree possible, to a clean amplifier or clean amp channel. This video is just one representation, so I hope you'll check out the others a well if you're interested in pairing this with your Twin, which I think would be an ideal amp for this pedal. Thanks for watching Tobias!

[@hjalmarconte4999]

@@VertexEffectsInc Mason, I hope you are safe and well. I really like the concept of the new SSS pedal, but I agree with Tobia's remarks: from the demoes I have seen thus far, I don't feel it. I think the showcasing has not been able to let the pedal shine through (for me at least). I have your SS Clean Drive (SRV limited edition), and I love it - I will stay tuned for new demoes, as I am looking for excuse to buy the new version ...

[@Musicsports]

I have a Twin as well, have had many. I can’t match the dumble sound with a Twin. That is why many famous Twin users have switched to Two Rock.

[@Tobajjass]

@@VertexEffectsInc Hi Mason! I’m sure that, when hearing it in a room with a Dumble or Dumble-style amp, it hold’s up well. But I just felt that in this video there was nothing to give me a refrence. Like an original track vs your pedal or an like on/off scenario. My biggest concern is that an amplifier that lacks the foundation for a great tone, won’t just magically turn in to a D-style amp. In my understanding, the Steel String Singer is a mix an match and match between a lot of great amplifiers with some of Dumbles own typology, but the feel of the amp can’t be faked. And that didn’t come across this video unfortunatly. The tone was alright in my opinion but I couldn’t really tell what the pedal does to the amp/tone. I’ll head over to Sweetwaters site and watch their videos to see if I can get convinced that it does what you at Vertex claims that it does. I wish I had a local dealer so I could try it instead but what to do? Thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Tobajjass I appreciate the feedback and I think by the time you see a few more of the demonstrations you’ll have more of an understanding of that, the other thing to understand is not one demo will see everything it needs to to encompass everything on the pedal, so we usually try to have a lot of overlaying demonstrations so that you can understand it from different perspectives.

[@eaglewindrider7700]

I bought the Steel String Singer 2yrs ago and never turn it off this new pedal has my interest 👍🔥🎸🦅

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Both are great! Glad you dig the pedal!!!

[@valerioanzivino7035]

What’s the name of the song that plays in the background at the beginning of the video (0:35)???

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cissy Strut

[@jonathantaylor1081]

The Meters

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@jonathantaylor1081 heck yea!

[@keithtaylor3668]

Thank God you finally got rid of the horrible little knobs!! This is the way to go!! These will hold up under heavy use. Great job!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ironically we’ve never had an issue with the small knob, ever. Glad you like the look of the pedal and knobs on the SSS.

[@Monomonmamon]

The demo was so short, damn they were all so good

[@VertexEffectsInc]

More demos to come

[@WickBeavers]

Breakdown is imminent! Closing in!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Wick!!! Hahaha! I think you'll find it worth the money! Thanks for the support!!!

[@willaraiza3936]

Sounds real good. My only thing is. Are they playing through the amp on the left or the right?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think it says in the video, hot rod Deville

[@justine3563]

Nailed that tone! Epic job as always. Congratulations!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@pendulebone]

Christmas father bucket list!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰 can’t wait to get one in your hands!!!

[@jmayeromjm]

so nice i got ss clean drive already but i want it

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So glad you like it

[@robwilcox1300]

I'm currently using the Strymon Iridium for amp-less gigs/recording. Will the SSS have the same results with this set up?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The only difference is that the SSS is all analog, and that it doesn’t have any sort of cabinet simulation, you would need to run into a cabinet simulation of some kind, like we did in the video for the direct sound.

[@kiwiramjet5625]

Great brand, good people, fantastically realised product, and sweet sweet tones! What is there not to like?! Great work Mason and co.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you for watching

[@haishamali1799]

So per say, where on a signal chain is this gonna be most effective 🙏🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Direct, you can use it before your cab sim or if you have effects that can run OK at line level you can run it after the SSS. In front of an amp I'd say after ODs, but before time-based stuff like Reverb and Delay.

[@haishamali1799]

Amazing. Thanks ❤️ Still amazed at the response time of the people at Vertex hahaha y'all are awesome.

[@Diax1324]

@@VertexEffectsInc Please god show how it affects fuzz tones. I want to know if it can take a Fender-style clean and do that Eric Johnson dirty-rhythm dumble SSS, and then with fuzz.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Diax1324 Does great with a fuzz in front, no issue even when direct.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@haishamali1799 my pleasure bro!

[@matiasdanglada]

What's the name of the song while Mason talks at the beginning?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cissy Strut

[@matiasdanglada]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks! And beautiful work, as always!🤩

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@hansolson8923]

Owner of the Steel String and the TDrive. I've followed you guys for a long time now....truly believe that it if it wasn't for your past mistakes you wouldn't be as good as you are now. One of the best turnaround stories in the music gear business, keep it up. You make great stuff that I am proud to have on my board.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you for your support and patronage! I greatly appreciate the opportunity to earn your business

[@acasadiluca]

I'm in live for this pedal since the first one.... You are keep improvin' it year by year...! Do you think it may sounds good in a usa fender blues junior or in an amp sim like strymon iridium?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think if you have this you don't need the Iridium, this is the amp, you can use a cab sim or IR loader if you want to go DI, otherwise into the amp is great!

[@acasadiluca]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks for the feedback!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@acasadiluca our pleasure!

[@hernandariohr]

You can use de iridium cabs and have other three amps!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@hernandariohr You could. This would be the best for your clean tone and some other lighter style overdrives.

[@kevinmusso2397]

Mason... Can you run this into an efx return, then out of the power amp stage and into and reactive load/cab sim? (Use it as a preamp)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I would use it in front of an amplifier as my first choice, second choice I don’t think there’s any benefit going into the return versus just going into a high-quality cab simulation like that from Two Notes

[@austinl3802]

OPENS UP WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID WHAT A CHAMP

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I don't get it?

[@jambajoby32]

@@VertexEffectsInc they’re a band check them out

[@wheresallthezombies]

Any chance of making a tube version of this? Two notes le clean seems to be the only thing like that.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Not a good value IMO for guitar pedals. We just don't have the voltage available to really get the tubes working like they would in an amplifier without really increasing the cost to manufacture to the point where this pedal would be a hard sell at market. I think if you're going into a tube amplifier (or even high quality cab modeling) you'd be surprised on how close you can get with FET's or Mu-Followers in this case.

[@deadpope1]

You've done it again! Sweet tones.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mcmusic33]

After what feels like a year, I finally pulled the trigger on a SS MK II and I love it! Quick question though - I’ve got a keeley compressor, ts808 ri, and klon clone on my board and I was just wondering what you think the best order would be if I wanna nail the signal chain and get those Mayer tones. Thanks man love the videos!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Amazing!!! Thanks for the support! I’d go guitar, compressor, ts808, Klon, Steel String, amp

[@mcmusic33]

@@VertexEffectsInc appreciate it!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

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[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@mcmusic33 you got it!

[@NotonlyMusik]

Hi Mason, I've recently purchased the SSS and I wonder if it will work if the pedal is not the last in the chain before I plug it into a cab sim pedal (ENGL Cabloader). I'd like to put some modulation/Delay/reverb after de SSS, and then plug it into the cab sim. It will work properly as a peramp? Or should the SSS always be the last in the chain? Thank you in advance!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I would go with the SSS into your Cab Loader, then the unbalanced out of the Cab Loader to your Mod, Delay, Reverb, and then to FOH. I'd keep the power amp on the 6L6 setting and the G1265 speaker for the most "Dumble" response.

[@NotonlyMusik]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks for the answer! Should the ENGL Cabloader input be set as Instrument or as Line? I suppose is instrument, but idk how SSS manages the output impedance and level. Thanks :)

[@ollypowell]

Pretty sure the "continuum" sound was an EL34 dumble overdrive special with a deluxe reverb.....

[@VertexEffectsInc]

For the lead sounds it was on some, but not for the clean. Deluxe was used for some Rhythm parts, on Slow Dancing, as was a Pioneer stereo receiver. He also had his SSS and Two Rock amplifiers for this as well.

[@ollypowell]

@@VertexEffectsInc could you tell me where you got your information on the pioneer stereo receiver? I cant find any information on that.

[@alejoriverac]

Continuum was recorded since January 05. He didn't had the SSS 002 (way different than 001, everyone knows that) back then. He got 002 on early 06. In fact, I'm gonna quote John here: "So the first half of Continuum was recorded with the ODS and then the SSS came in and replaced it - handily." But we all know too that John used several amps on the studio, like other Dumbles (Overdrive Reverb, more than one ODS), the Deluxe Reverb or a Marshall 'BluesBreaker' amp, with the real constant all over the record being Two Rock amps. That's the actual Continuum sound. He toured mostly with Two Rock amps, then with Two Rock and ODS. Then a Sterling (SSS 004 clone, even waaaaaaaaaaay more different than 001). The SSS didn't showed up on tour until 08 (even after Where The Light Is), and it's hard to consider that "Continuum tour" still. This is all public information. There's no myths or rumours. Oh, another John's quote: "As for using amp overdrive, I haven't ever really engaged it all that much." So this clic-bait title should be, if so: "HALF of JM Continuum Dumble tone".

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@ollypowell From Chad Franscoviak

[@skylermann]

@@VertexEffectsInc curious about how this was possible and what was done here. Video idea?

[@waynegram8907]

I wonder if this pedal can dial in those sound city amplifiers clean tones like what Hendrix clean tones in the wind cries mary. The sound city amps had this midrange belltone cleans that had different harmonics. If you modify this pedal to get those sound city amplifier midrange harmonics would be nice modification to do to this pedals circuitry.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

There are some limitation in the amp you start with but as far as pedals go, you can really use it a lot to EQ and shape an amplifier even with dissimilar tubes and voicing to a typical Dumble style clean amp.

[@waynegram8907]

@@VertexEffectsInc yes because Hendrix used sound city amps for his clean tones was wondering if this SS pedal might be able to get those sound city midrange harmonics. Adding in those sound city overtones and harmonics. I think the SS pedal like you said shapes an amplifiers clean channel to voice it to a dumble clean amp.

[@gat1gigs782]

hey mason, love this pedal. i have a few effects i wanna add into my ampless rig.should i put the effects into the sss,or run them after?(i use a mooer radar for cab sim)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Effects after SSS (like delay, reverbs, and modulation)

[@gat1gigs782]

awesome! thank you dude! love your gear🤝🤘

[@simbadlemarin1815]

Second guy must be a Clapton from the cradle fan, good stuff

[@VertexEffectsInc]

For sure!

[@darreljones3654]

Will a vertex steel string supreme work on a bass guitar?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I wouldn't suggest it.

[@darreljones3654]

@@VertexEffectsInc Give thanks and respect for the response!

[@RegieJrClaro]

Now I'm aiming to build a rig with all vertex pedal in it :

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Well that's amazing...but you might wanna get some delay and reverb pedals or mod stuff since we don't make any of that, but I'll take it!!! Thanks for watching!

[@waynegram8907]

What are the differences between the new SSS SRV Version? Has different EQ mid range Frequencies or the gain ratio is different?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Watch the video on the SSS SRV - all us explained.

[@waynegram8907]

@@VertexEffectsInc I know you're making a new video on the SSS SRV for tomorrow it comes out maybe it explains more about the differences because the SSS version compared to the SSS SRV version? because I watched again the video and it doesn't explain the difference between the normal SSS version comparing it to the SSS SRV version. The SSS is a Steel String Supreme but the SSS SRV is a Steel string Supreme with a modified Steel string circuit but not sure what are the modifications done to it like a different EQ or gain ratio?

[@Lukehart1953]

CRAP I just bought a Ultra Phonix thinking that that would be the last pedal i would ever need Damn

[@Lukehart1953]

i wonder what it would be like if i used both of them? SSS and ULTRAPHONIX ???

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Lukehart1953 Tone of the GODS! I use them both on my rig as like a 3-channel amp!

[@Lukehart1953]

OR if you have the SSS you don't need the Ultraphonix help help?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Lukehart1953 They're totally different. The SSS is like the Clean Channel, the Ultraphonix is like the dirty. You can set the SSS channel one for boost, channel two for boost with EQ, like a mid boost with low gain, and then the Ultraphonix for the lead. It's a killer combo! Sweetwater has a 30 day return policy if you want to experiment risk free.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

@@Lukehart1953 Jeeesus dude... *Relax.*

[@thisisme4858]

I tried this pedal today through a milkman amp (fender voiced) and a marshal and vox voiced amp all being valve and it sounds incredible though each amp. I want one but I have some questions as I find this pedal somewhat confusing 1. If the original vertex steel string pedal emulates an amp already then surely I can just put the original one through a cab simulator and play it through a PA or computer there for not being to much different to this new one? 2. Guitar amps always have tone controls eg treble,middle,bass so this being plugged into a cab simulator I still don’t get how tone controls come into play?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you dig it! 1) you can, it's not going to sound great. The new version only has half of the original SS pedal in it. You need to use both channels if you're going to go direct with the best results. 2) You have Tone (EQ) controls on the SSS: The Filter, The Rock/Jazz, The Bright/Deep all will EQ the pedal to your liking.

[@thisisme4858]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks for the reply Would something like the NUX mini studio cab sim pedal work with this? You also made some IRs for your cab simulator can I download them on any cab simulator pedal or is it made specifically for the cab sim pedal that you use?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@thisisme4858 sure, absolutely. My two favorites are the Cab M by Two Notes and the GFI Cab Zeus.

[@thisisme4858]

@@VertexEffectsInc nice. Yea il probably get the “NUX studio mini” it’s cheap and looks simple. It can only hold 6 IRs but I think I’ll probably only ever need about 2. Another couple of questions I got 1. If I go direct into a guitar cabinet or direct into the cabinet of a modular amp like the kantana will I still need a cab sim pedal or is the cab sim pedal mainly for PA and plugging into your computer? 2. I think the NUX studio mini doesn’t have a power amp option it just has IRS/cab sim. That’s all I need right? 3. I noticed you turn up the steel string pedal a bit louder than the guitar amps volume kind of like how one would generally use a drive pedal. Do you find the steel string sounds best this way. 4. When the pedal is plugged into an amp do you find it’s best to find the best clean tone on the amp and then turn on the pedal and adjust the tone settings of the pedal from there or is it better to set the amps tone knobs to flat and then turn on the pedal and adjust the tone using the pedal? Sorry for all the questions it’s just that I want to know I’m getting the right thing and doing everything correctly. If I have time in the afternoon tomorrow I will pick up the SSS pedal from my local shop!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@thisisme4858 1) You can't go direct into a cabinet unless you have a power amp that the pedal feeds. If you go direct into your DAW you will want to have some sort of IR loader/cab sim. 2) That's fine, you don't need the power amp emulation if you're doing the IRs and simulating the cab digitally. 3). We were using it to create a little clipping of the input stage, typically we run the output volume down and the input volume up to get a little break up on the pedal. You can exaggerate that or clean it up depending on what you want. 4) I think the pedal sounds best in the clean or clean-ish amplifier and then use the pedal to either EQ using one channel and do a gain/volume boost with the other. I set the clean amp the way you like it and make the pedal work around that.

[@jamesmillar8632]

Pedal sounds amazing! I'm using one at the moment. However whenever I engage it it makes a lot of noise. I've tried it with isolated power supplies and different cables and same results. Any ideas?

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