BATTLE OF THE TITANS: Cornerstone GLADIO x King Tone DUELLIST

[@johnheath970]

I did get both of them and it is astonishing. Four different gains stages all of them milky. All you need is a clean amp with some headroom.

[@Prossdog]

Dualist drive B into Gladio drive A is just about the greatest tone I’ve ever heard

[@NINEWALKING]

There is no single bit of it that I am not loving. Just great tones in overflow. Great job!

[@samuel.langhorne.clemens]

I need to find a reviewer who just plays some bar chords and a major scale, cause that’s what’s gonna happen when I get those pedals. 😂

[@tdh95]

Learn some minor/major pentatonic bro, definitely going to be useful someday 👍

[@Stashmanfpv]

Practice practice practice… It really is the “key” to getting better. Most of all, have fun and before you know it… voila’! Best! ✌🏼

[@samuel.langhorne.clemens]

@@Stashmanfpv Thanks man!

[@soofitnsexy]

if youre lucky......

[@VictorMerryweather]

That would be a GREAT channel!!!!!

[@kimmolingonheimo]

this is the best demo of these two pedals: and stacking them...!!!YOU ARE GREAT!!! Your tone and playing is VERY VERY GOOD, and youre soo casual about this all, Respect maan!!!!!

[@kimmolingonheimo]

Sasha, you need 4 of them and a coupla switcheroo to be able to switcth them round and round!!!, Im into jazz and just tryin to replace my DOD/Shoe Looking Glass with another pedal, and the Gladios II side sounds thick enough, getting a LYRock "clone" so I konw its sort of gambling, but .....

[@kimmolingonheimo]

thank you LYR pedals! I have their Gladio and soon their Duellist: 80€/pedal, I dont know about you others, but I simply cant afford 300€+ pedals, but Ive got good ears, and listening to my LYR pedals for example( SSS, Gladio,Duellist) they DO sound good!!!

[@Mark-vq7nh]

I have been looking and needed a push. Well it has been hard to decide and your demo convinced me I that I needed both of them. So bought them both just now. Your playing is outstanding and your demo of both was well done to say the least. Thank you

[@Stashmanfpv]

Currently building a board around the “Gladio.” I had the Duelist, but Gladio just seemed more amp like and really gave up the goods through the Ceriatone Mini 20 (Dumble clone). Gonna use the Gladio as a clean boost, with some hair around it, just too goose the beautiful Ceriatone’s front end. 🔥 I may add another Duelist to “stack” and see just how much better it may sound…? Thanks for the video, it solved a lot of questions I had! Best! ✌🏼

[@8CountAudio]

Great phrasing! Love the vocal-like blues lines that you play

[@cornerstonegear]

Yeah Man... This video is the proof of what I always say: these pedals sounds glorious TOGETHER

[@maxguitarstore]

We need to make t-shirts of that quote

[@mimusashi]

Absolutely killing it...

[@mocash97]

echt

[@marksc1929]

..I have the Duellist...still recovering , financially

[@kenodysseys]

I have the gladio and Duellist. Both are great pedals in their own right.

[@renmad0078]

Very nice review and most when you insert the one in the other. It enhances all the posibilities like this. It gives a crazy sound, well done👏👍😊

[@mika-hp5ch]

The Gladio seems more open, less low mids focus. Would be definitely my choice

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great comparison. Both incredible. If I were forced to pick: Duellist. I hear (slightly-more) of a singing note quality, on the very-top-end.

[@DRAGONFIRECUSTOMWERKS]

THE DUELIST HAS SWTCHS INSIDE FOR CLIPPING, SUSTAIN AND DISTORTION SET UP.

[@highgear1]

Hi Sasha .... so much fun to look and hear your reviews ... thanks again :-)

[@joachim_schneiss]

Thanks for the comparison. I really enjoined it!! 🔥😁🔥

[@b-freesatellite3582]

Excellent description of the Duelist being a little more aggressive. The Gladio is a little more neutral in its tone maybe more smooth and less raw. The pedals are killer but I’m digging the edge of the Duelist a bit more. Great job and killer guitar!

[@TheBlackzat]

Couldn’t agree more 👍🏼

[@kimmolingonheimo]

Im into jazzy things, the Gladio clone I shall buy: Lyrock 80 Bucks, a bit cheaper than my DOD Looking Glass...

[@kimmolingonheimo]

especially the II side`s thickness appeals to me, the black one is more for blues...Gladio for jazz...

[@thierrylecuyer1507]

These are two of my favourite pedals, what a showcase. Sasha’s always so good.

[@cosmicray007]

You should give us the tone with just the amp on clean so we can hear what the pedal brings to the table. It will make it a bit more objective. Also, it will be interesting if those pedals make a big difference using a cheaper amp, that two rocks is $$$$$

[@byebyebeano8616]

Yessss!!!! That Two Rock is righteous!

[@jordandangelo180]

The Two Rock sounds amazing. Two Rock amps always bring out the best of really great, top-notch pedals sound mans it makes them sound as good as they are supposed to.

[@cloydibones1709]

perhaps the gladio vs the Browne amp protein? 🤔 please and thanks

[@BSPotter]

I have both. very apples to oranges. The Gladio is much gainier than the Protien and they don't sound similar. I think the Duelist and Protien would be a better comparison. Both have a Bluesbreaker side and Protien has ODR1 while Duelist has TS808. Also my Duelist is in the mail so I can't wait to do my own head to head.

[@cloydibones1709]

@@BSPotter thanks for your insight. Im just struggling to make up my mind with those three because I need a dual drive. What do you think: Protein or Duelist?

[@BSPotter]

@@cloydibones1709 unfortunately I dont have the Duelist until next week. For a pure sounding OD I'd take the protien over the Gladio. I've only heard the Duelist vs Protien in videos. based on that I'm a Browne Protien fan.

[@cloydibones1709]

@@BSPotter thanks again. Might be a while till I get my hands on any of them since they're quite expensive

[@BSPotter]

@@cloydibones1709 there is a pretty good video with those three plus the Analog Man King of Tone. It has time stamps for easy comparison and from what I've heard in person with my Protien and Gladio it represents the tones very well.

[@pendragone]

Thank you Max excellent review ! I will go for the Gladio it suits my taste more

[@ande047]

Hey would you mind letting me know what model stratocaster that is? I love the way it sounds and I dig the matching headstock

[@dougrettberg7986]

Thanks for this! Sounds and playing are awesome! Which one would you choose?

[@MrDavemiley]

How is the noise floor comparison on both these pedal them running both sides ?

[@fndrkFanClub]

Has anyone playing in a room alone, ever had a better tone....in the history of the instrument? Dear God this video is about to cost me more than $900 and we're in a recession

[@orryfishburne5326]

Im right there with u. I was going to buy a Gladio earlier, but saw the Duellist was in stock at the same shop, so decided to get the Duellist first. Cant wait to hear it and cant wait until i can accompany it with the Gladio. Probably shouldnt buy either financially speaking, but man, they just sound too good. Looks like its ramen for a while. 😂🤣

[@dougrettberg7986]

I already have the Wampler Gear Box. Would the Blues Power be a better choice than these two killer boxes ?

[@orryfishburne5326]

I want both so bad. Lol. Great playing like usual Sasha

[@marctorrez774]

Awesome, awesome, demo. Thank you!

[@toddcowart]

You play so great man. Thanks for the demo ⚡️👊

[@rodericklopez9850]

"I try... I try my best!" LMA0 Amazing demos! You're informing my buying decisions. Keep up the good work.

[@skeletor2000]

I love the strat! Do you know what pickups are in it? Brilliant playing, perfect tone.

[@maxguitarstore]

Thanks man! I have a Van Zandt Vintage Plus set in that Strat. - Sasha

[@JosephPiilonen]

I have a Duellist but now I definitely need a Gladio. Mercy.

[@Stashmanfpv]

You’re gonna dig the Gladio, if the “D” style amp is your thing. I’m building a whole new pedal board around mine, too go with my “D” style Ceriatone amp. The pedal is glorious. Glorious Gladio! 🔥 Enjoy! ✌🏼

[@allenhayesmusic]

Great pedals! If I had to choose 1 it would be the Gladio.

[@Stashmanfpv]

This was a really good demo! I had the Duelist, but sold it and bought the Gladio, but after hearing them “stacked” I guess I’m going to buy another Duelist and try it… Best! ✌🏼

[@topografer]

channel ii gladio into the steel stringer side was the money

[@laurensbronsveld]

Pff, already got the Gladio, but I fear I'll have to get the Duellist as well🤤 That is one glassy sounding strat by the way, awesome!

[@maxguitarstore]

There are worse things to fear ;) Thanks man! - Sasha

[@johnheath970]

My Gladio arrives in two long days. Can’t wait to pair them! That was soooooo cool!

[@maxguitarstore]

@@johnheath970 Good luck with the wait man! But it'll be worth it!

[@johnheath970]

It came. HSS > Duellist > Gladio > Fender Dual Professional (90’s) BRILLIANT! Gladio Chan 1 alone is stunning.

[@marksc1929]

..my Duellist has the Glass setting...it's heavenly.

[@markaustin3959]

Could I trouble you to tell me what the colour of that Strat is? It's absolutely beautiful!! Sensational video btw, just the demo I was looking for. Cheers

[@SorinPopovici985]

Is the duellist powered on 18v? I know on the Gladio there is no choice and it is 9v always. Great review, I also have the duellist and it is a great pedal and on the waiting list for Gladio. Do we really have to stack two 400$ pedals? Probably not, we are just suckers for marketing and latest fashion in my opinion. Hope I will quit some say and do my scales instead :). Just couldn't resist on the Gladio, it is shiny :)

[@chrischamberlain2168]

The new version of the duellist is 18v.

[@jw6588]

Stacking dual overdrives is a bit nuts but hey why not I guess.

[@BertrandChaumet]

Thanks for this review! What is the Strat model please,,!

[@karlakiki127]

Watching the Gladio review last week thinking to myself if only they cld put it head to head with The Duelist The guitar gods have answered my prayers

[@maxguitarstore]

Good to hear! :) Let us know next time, we love to hear suggestions! - Sasha

[@willfYo]

it's a plasure listen your perfomance and analysis of guitars and pedals. On my opinion The winner is GLADIO be cause its sounds combine better with singlecoil pickups.

[@josephfemoyer7218]

Sasha,what Strat were you using for this demo? It sounded absolutely killer

[@soofitnsexy]

cs!

[@morrisonmcqueen1364]

Excellent. Thanks Sasha

[@isaacs.4135]

That's strat it's smoking hot. Is it a Custom Shop? Beautiful playing, Sasha.

[@maxguitarstore]

Thanks man! No, it's a partscaster.

[@dustinarnold79]

I have both pedals well because options thats why

[@ptalley316]

Who would not like this?? I mean I like the KOT too, but this is pure tone and tasteful playing, thank you! Please Sir may I have some more:)

[@Funk11147]

Which would be the best for mayer tones?

[@omarabz4129]

I have the duelist and it’s lovely

[@therangersinger]

Damn that amp sounds killer. I have the gladio. Its truly great. Sounds light-years apart through my victory V30 compared to this. Great playing to say the least

[@maxguitarstore]

The V30 is 6V6 right? I own a V40 Deluxe and can get similar results. Maybe because of the 6L6’s! :) - Sasha

[@therangersinger]

@@maxguitarstore actually they are 6L6. I do really love the way you play. I'm looking at getting the dualist due mainly to the fact you can split the sides of it and run independently with a switcher. The gladio does sound great but it's only downfall for my set up is that you can't split the sides. It forces me to have to choose. I'm a set and forget/ preset kind of dude. When I get a pedal I like and I find the sweet spot.... it stays there idefinitly. Pedals like the gladio make me want to constantly tweek to find all these different tones....shit I never stop tweaking and barley just play the damn guitar. I recently bought a jam pedals double dreamer. It is good but not great. Needless to say I have the gladio, double dreamer, a JHS morning glory and some other dirt pedals up for sale on reverb. I think the duelist will fulfill my blues breaker and tubescreamer needs. Especially since they can be tweeked to play nice with the V30. It can be a bit picky with dirt pedals.

[@maxguitarstore]

@@therangersinger Thanks man! I didn't know the V30 was 6L6 :) Cornerstone is working on an update for Gladio where the channels can be split using TRS cables. Shouldn't be very long I think! That should make the choice harder for you. You're welcome :D - Sasha

[@cornerstonegear]

@@therangersinger Ehy man! Yeah as the good Sasha anticipated we're at work on a version with both independent channels to be used with trs jack in an external looper... 😉 That maybe could be of your interest more

[@therangersinger]

@@cornerstonegear most definitely. Thank you for the update. I will end getting another one once that version comes out. A great pedal. And that will make it even more perfect for me . I was stationed in vicenza Italy for 4 years. Many great memories in italy. Great food, great people, great beaches 😂 and now great effects pedals. I hope your company continues to grow.

[@josephfemoyer7218]

The only item Sasha is missing is his Stevie Ray hat with raccoon tail

[@RPSartre01]

Great review. I have the Duellist, and I don't like it. That's just my opinion. Maybe I'll try the Gladio, but I recently bought the Vemuram Shanks ODs-1. Let me tell you, people who don't have the Shanks don't know what they are missing out on. Just an incredible overdrive pedal.

[@matthewcole6456]

I purchased both to determine which I liked best and sell the other. I much prefer the gladio, it has a very thick, full sound to my ear that the duelist did not have. I prefer the BluesBreaker style I get from my morning glory over the duelist and I didn’t really like its tubescreamer side. Anyway, my point is you may be in the same boat as me and like the gladio a lot, they do not sound similar to me in person.

[@RPSartre01]

@@matthewcole6456 yup. And the idea of stacking these two $400 pedals is really dumb. I mean each pedal already includes two sides - lol. Stacked together - that’s four overdrives. And then my boss waza blues driver still sounds thicker and better to me.

[@matthewcole6456]

Your comment makes me laugh, I’ve been running the gladio (left side) into my blues driver recently and really enjoying the tones.

[@benmtz]

Well i didnt like the duellist as well...i found it wasnt the best ts or bb style pedals i tried. That said I’m loving the Vemuram ODS and Jan Ray! I also have Bjfe ods on the board. I will defo get a Gladio to try tho :) and a Kingsley :)

[@nickardasis4]

Was thinking about getting a Duellist before it even became "famous". I ended up getting a Mad Professor Supreme (Matt Schofield's signature pedal who is one of few people who has reached tonal nirvana in my opinion). The Supreme is super underrated, dual channel as well, super responsive in both channels and stackable. Also much cheaper than both. I'm not saying that these pedals are not amazing or anything but there's tons of amazing pedals out there that don't get the recognition they deserve.

[@kimmolingonheimo]

FINALLY I have both LYR Gladio & Duellist: the best way to stack them for me is surprisingly Channels 1 to 1, and 2 to 2!! their channels are quite similar, but not too much, so this stacking DOUBLES the fatness/richness of the tone!! the LYR company packed my Duellist in a customized Box including a soft bag and my name on the cardboard box personalized! and its a QUIET pedal as well! which is a sign of quality! so some chinese really know quality!!!!!!!!

[@marcvincentcapuno8963]

Planning to build this too haha, would you recommend them, though they're clone?

[@fndrkFanClub]

I just got to ask, what amp was used here?

[@soofitnsexy]

description!!

[@bluesbothers]

Best blues player. Best reviewer!!

[@fidelrio8235]

That sound is that sound

[@guusverschuuren8495]

zijn deze nog in stock / uit te proberen in store?

[@maxguitarstore]

Sorry, Guus! Zodra ze binnen zijn vliegen ze de deur uit. Maar je mag de mijne proberen! Ik ben er aankomende week op dinsdag. - Sasha

[@maxguitarstore]

Change of plans! Ik ben er donderdag, mocht je langs willen komen!

[@davidgeorge442]

I stopped by to check out the pedals and stayed for the playing. Man, that’s just beautiful.

[@maxguitarstore]

Thanks so much man!

[@TheAdilson65]

Excellent!!!

[@marksc1929]

Nice , fair review ...

[@andrebrito3816]

Subscribed!

[@thotrouble7479]

Why didnt you test it through a fender like amp? The pedals are dumble voiced and so is your amp, this gives the overal sound so much compression. I really don't like both of them in this setup. I know you have a lot of good amps.. See these pedals are made for people that can't afford a real one or a two rock.

[@bluesrocks6507]

i just got a GLADIO .........Thanks

[@dragui9932]

Epic !!

[@MikaelLewisify]

They sound very similar to my ears (through this shitty iPhone at least).

[@dustinarnold79]

Damn man you can really play

[@norbertkelemen2883]

I hate the color blue in almost every shade and Strats have never moved me in any way. But man, this one is shockingly beautiful. :D Anyway, Gladio wins for me and nice demo as always. :)

[@maxguitarstore]

Thanks, Norbert! I'll do a different jacket next time :D - Sasha

[@norbertkelemen2883]

@@maxguitarstore nice one! :D

[@mckorczas7483]

Sasha can make brick sounds glorious. Great playing! This two rock blooms!

[@haezeematera7671]

Ok then ... You got me suscribing !!! 😂😂😂

[@johnjonny6542]

They’re both nice, but ethos overdrive is 🤴

[@soofitnsexy]

who

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Gladio has a nicer sustain and breakup

[@AlexTapisevic]

Every channel sounds the same to me...

[@misaelalejandrohenriquezhe339]

7=7.

[@topografer]

Gladio is better.

[@vminator]

I mean, Just buy a Nobels , blues breaker and a TS and you have the same circuits. We repackage the same stuff and call it new, it's how the world works.

[@cornerstonegear]

It's not exactly like this... The Gladio for example is not derived from any of the pedals you mentioned. And in general, if you also try the duellist together with a TS you'll notice it's a different thing...