VERTEX Steel String SUPREME! Dumble Steel String Singer in a BOX! John Mayer/SRV Tone for days!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Buddy! You killed it! Sounds amazing!!!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks guys! You guys did an outstanding job with this one

[@ProphetNikoz]

Lol sound pretty good really

[@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566]

Just ordered my pedal because of his video.. My buddy has the steel string and it’s amazing.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566 Buddy is the best!!!

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Totally agree, not that yours weren't great but ... this video just sold this pedal to me.

[@jordandangelo180]

The best part was that someone finally stacked the SS with a Tube Screamer in a demo! To me, that’s when the SS and other Vetrtex pedals, really comes to life and shine. I almost always play them stacked and use the volume and tone knobs on my guitar to control increase or reduce the amount of saturation. The Steel String has stacked well with every pedal I’ve paired it with. Great demo.

[@2010njdevil]

I think I saw the same video and thought "Oh yeah, that nailed it!" Another bonus with the SSS is that it provides the dynamic of the compression Gilmour used to give the mids more focus and still let the "clean" mix and shine with the grit of his tube driver. The same dynamic can be heard at points in this video also.

[@michaelarmstrong1730]

Totally agree! Best part of the video.

[@jeremystone2658]

Are they noisy?

[@JakeBisognin]

The quality of your vids are great! Keen to see this channel grow!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much!! Really trying my hardest to put good content out consistently thank you for noticing

[@blindianajones]

First time watching and listening to one of your videos. Really enjoyed it! I forgot I was here to listen to the pedal and was just enjoying your playing. This is tirst time Ive heard a pedal do the sounds in my head without requiring a bunch of gear. Thanks!!!

[@liammurphymusic9962]

This video completely sold me on this pedal. Thank you

[@BuddyBlues]

Awesome!!! Try it out with the settings from the thumbnail. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@liammurphymusic9962]

@@BuddyBlues thank you man! Very very excited to see where this channel goes!

[@RLiuMRG]

Dude, you should have 1.3m followers, your playing is phenomenal.

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much! I'm still new to youtube and I hope we keep growing

[@johnkurtz4064]

Killer playing Buddy. Vertex you’ve done it again. I discovered your pedals a few weeks ago and can’t get enough. Excellent work gentlemen!!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks so much!! This pedal is killer!

[@clivestrangward6765]

Beautiful clean tones. Great playing, great pedal. The Christmas gift list is getting longer.

[@wilmer33086]

You REALLY killed it Buddy. Best demo I’ve heard from this pedal so far! You won my like 👍 and subscription too. Keep up the content bro.

[@BuddyBlues]

🙏🙏🙏

[@liammurphymusic9962]

My favourite up and coming KZbinr!!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you!!

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Your video just sold me ... I've watched a lot of them too (Even the Vertex videos with Mason) ... thanks for the best demo thus far

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! Always a pleasure doing these videos

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

@@BuddyBlues and so I don't miss anymore videos ... I'm now subscribed

[@clausmadsen6754]

Ok. Came here on a quest to learn a little about the Triple-S pedal … stayed for the production quality, the beard and the playing. Sub’ed!

[@BuddyBlues]

Welcome aboard thank you so much

[@ChristTiger]

Great playing, Buddy! I received mine on Friday, absolutely, love it!

[@pgcs98]

I have the original one. Wouldnt trade it unless i was offered the original amp. One thing I would advise people thinking about buying this pedal is that it only shines when you play your amp loud. You need an amp with a ton of head room. people say it does nthing but a clean boost. they're wrong. It's one of the most dynamic pedals ive played. Once again you need a loud amp to take full advantage of the pedal. Great video.

[@BuddyBlues]

Couldn't agree more.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Just one point of mention, Buddy Blues. I believe the output knob is actually the input gain. I asked Mason about this and he confirmed. But I could be wrong.

[@BuddyBlues]

Patrick you assume that I am a man that reads the manual when he gets things. I am not, I am the man that has to explain to his wife why her parents fell off of the IKEA chair I built on thanksgiving.

[@kevinmusso2397]

@@BuddyBlues hilarious

[@KRayxKodessA]

Now THAT is a pedal demo

[@BuddyBlues]

🤘!

[@davidbakerscuba]

Buddy, great job on the review as always. This pedal sounds killer. You definitely hit SRV territory with the tube screamer in front. Vertex is putting out some great stuff.

[@BuddyBlues]

Yeah Vertex is KILLING it these days!

[@D1TemplarKnight]

Is the TS only used as a boost with the Vertex?

[@ZZR6002012]

You are awesome! I have this pedal. With the screamer combined, it just sings! Keep on informing and inspiring! Thanks 😊

[@maddi917212]

Feeling very John Mayer circa 2006 (best JM in my opinion)! It sounds so good! Keep up the great content.

[@BuddyBlues]

Graaaaaavittyyyyyyyyyy

[@James-vr5wh]

Great tone! Stop making awesome videos! My wish list keeps growing cause of you.

[@BuddyBlues]

But this one is necessary :(

[@edcataldo7019]

Awesome content Buddy! SSS sounds fab! This is best guitar tone channel on the Internet, mic drop!

[@BuddyBlues]

Man thank you so much!!

[@deringr]

Awesomness! Great tone and great playing

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks so much!

[@carlhansen4837]

Delicious! Great demo! Thank you

[@gunkanjima3408]

Sheesh man. Beautiful clean tones!

[@BuddyBlues]

Right??? I never knew or know how to describe "THAT" strat sound. The fullness and richness of it. Anyway im glad I bought this pedal

[@TheMrBluetones]

Late to the show, but your channel has been a huge help in building out my tone. This pedal on a blues deville 4x10 with an attenuator so I don't make ears bleed. Pushing it a with King of Tone. Oh... My...

[@ProphetNikoz]

He should have more subscribers

[@Musicsports]

Great demo, just bought this pedal. Will set it up like you did. Thanks. Using it with my Twin Reverb and Clean Channel of my Prosonic, SS rectifier option.

[@BuddyBlues]

With the twin reverb it will sound incredibly huge!

[@BuddyBlues]

And congrats on the new pedal!

[@acasadiluca]

Hi Buddy i found you searching for info on this pedal.... I subscribed! Great demo.... Good balance between talk/explanation ann playing. I wish all the best for your channel! Ps... I'm in love for this SSS! Cheers from Italy!

[@BuddyBlues]

Ciao!! Grazie mile! Welcome to the channel

[@keithremedy]

I got mine Saturday. Still finding what Works best with it. But i loved mk2 so I know I’ll like this one. I think of this one more as a input and receive for Ods and effects and think it works better at the end of the chain. Where as the mk 2 I used to put in front

[@BuddyBlues]

Interesting! I always have my amp in a box type pedals at the very end

[@keithremedy]

@@BuddyBlues yea I put this one at the end. After watching your vid I played with mine probably for 3 hours and couldn’t put the guitar down. I’m using it with a pro reverb and love it. It matches up pretty nicely tonal wise even to my Silver Sterling.

[@TheDynamicsDepartment]

I'm really considering getting one of these, but was looking for a review NOT made by the company selling them. Great playing, I think this vid helped me make up my mind!

[@BuddyBlues]

Glad I could help! Killer pedal!

[@levimuth]

I just found your channel man, and your reviews are amazing!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks so much! Welcome aboard

[@kevinmusso2397]

Just arrived today. First plug in is tomorrow morning 🎸🔥

[@liammurphymusic9962]

What’d you think?

[@RyanWinford]

Sounds great, Buddy!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you!

[@richardbirks6335]

Thanks Buddy. Mine arrives today. Sounded so very good with you I had to have it. Great channel btw.

[@jasonnewcomb9770]

Hey Brotha, I dig your playing and informative posts. Will check out more

[@BuddyBlues]

Welcome aboard!

[@johnniepage3844]

With that tube screamer,,,that sounded delightful!! Yes,I said delightful!! Lol

[@guitartroll]

Great Demo!! Your a fantastic player and that pedals pretty cool too:)

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much!! Yes the pedal did the work for this video i promise you haha

[@guitartroll]

@@BuddyBlues just curious where can i buy it? looks like everything is still in pre order phase

[@BuddyBlues]

@@guitartroll Sweetwater has'em

[@sbadali1]

Great demo; I think you just sold me on one. I have other John Mayer pedal goodness that I think would benefit from the inclusion of the SSS. Also, great channel ... I'm in ... +1 in the Subscriber count from me!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much and welcome aboard!

[@MrLespaul2000]

Another great demo and awesome playing. Thank you Sir! Hello from England :)

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much for watching!! And hello!!

[@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566]

You should get paid by them.. You single handedly sold me on it. By the way, sick playing!!!!!

[@BuddyBlues]

Ha! Thanks so much man! You'll love it, it really is something else. If you need settings tips copy my settings from the thumbnail of the video!

[@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566]

Awesome Thanks man

[@foggyblues13]

I thought I was getting a Keeley Katana until I saw this video. Haha. Vertex SSS now on order. Love your channel and playing Buddy! I look forward to more videos

[@RevanDeluxe]

Unbelievable playing! Wow.

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you!

[@richardburkow3792]

Your best video (IMHO) - thanks for this...I love my MKII

[@BuddyBlues]

KZbin and I agree with you haha I think this is my most successful video

[@Teleman76]

Yep, this sold me on one. Nice job Buddy!

[@guitar_hobbyist]

Awesome demo! I've been fighting GAS trying to convince myself the MK I Steel String is just fine, but you may have just pushed me over the edge. Earned a subscriber :)

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks so much and welcome aboard! Yes this is the way to go

[@jonkbaby]

Wow man that was a video I didn't want to end!

[@jonkbaby]

Also, I really enjoyed your playing! Any tips on where to look up playing those kind of soulful jazzy kind of licks?

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I would refer you to Corey Congilio, RJ Ronquillo, and Texas Blues Alley. All three of them have available courses and are ONE BILLION times better at teaching than me Thanks again!

[@oldtimer99]

Your choices for JM tone works for me. Would they change for the SSS Double Preamp version?

[@jeremykopatz4760]

that does sound really good! Just recently got into dumble tone searching and I might have to locate this pedal! Seems a heck of a lot more attainable than getting that nice clone amp!

[@BuddyBlues]

Also a hell of a lot cheaper! Enjoy my friend

[@jeremykopatz4760]

@@BuddyBlues Also...great video and playing. Really happy I found your channel!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much!!

[@gianpierovena235]

Hi Buddy! This pedal sounds wonderful and you are great! What would you suggest for humbuckers guitar (prs ce24) and fender hot rod deluxe: Protein, Gladio or Vertex Sss? I like light overdrive with good touch response. Keep going with your great videos, great!!

[@frankiecalabro2617]

Bro you could easily become a comedian....you kill me dude!

[@jasonprewitt3244]

Just found your channel! Hit the sub button in less than a minute of you playing! You make the pedal sound great! I want one now!

[@BuddyBlues]

Welcome aboard and thank you so much!

Dude! Great sounds!! Just subbed cause of a very good demo! Keep up the good work!!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much!

[@howloudcaniget]

Hello Buddy, do you still use the Steel String on your board? Or this one alone will do the job? Thanks!

[@BuddyBlues]

This one is a Steel String. The left footswitch and bottom 3 knobs is the regular every day Steel string, they just added an eq part to it on top with another footswitch! So no, this one does everything. My Steel String MKII is on my big board

[@jessejohnson8210]

AMAZING tones, friend! What amp are you running the SSS into on this video?

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! Fender Super Sonic 22w

[@josephbarker6075]

love that pedal bro nice job

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! Love the options it gives the player

[@Barberquinten]

Hi man awesome demo!! Is the gain all the way down or full up? Thanks in advance!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! It is all the way up!

[@junior0105]

Best pedal ever..........

[@bobubastardbbqandmetal9908]

Hey Buddy, really enjoying your content. I have the Bonsai and the SSS. I've notice (by experimenting that the Bonsai sounds really good after the SSS ( low gain ) btw im totally stealing your licks

[@BuddyBlues]

Be my guest all "my" licks are stolen anyway haha!

[@petooooo]

Excellent review! 👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you!

[@hansj.gibiser490]

Yes! Thats it!! Whats the reason between this one and the SSS SRV ?

[@Turn0vers]

Holy cow… I need this for my small board I’m planning to build with my Eddie Wang Pulsar Reverb.

[@Turn0vers]

I love my Dude by J Rockett but that’s more of a Wonderland OD if I’m not mistaken.

[@GREENMTGENE]

Now I have to buy this pedal after hearing you play it

[@MrWaddles26]

Hey Buddy, greetings from Australia! Are you playing into an amp or desk? Also, when gigging would you go with this effect or take a Ceriatone OTS50 as you reviewed (so eloquently, I must say)?

[@BuddyBlues]

Hello!!! I was playing into an amp here I have the details in the description. It really depends on the gig, with the sss you'll need a cab simulator to go direct. I usually take an amp with me to the gig and just keep the sss on

[@mdmusic2130]

Excellent video and great playing!!! Does this pedal works with Humbuckers guitars or only single coils one?

[@BuddyBlues]

Sounds amazing with humbuckers!

[@mdmusic2130]

@@BuddyBlues Got it!Thanks Buddy for your reply!I really appreciate it!🙏🏻🎸👊🏻

[@michaelarmstrong1730]

Supreme playing! Really good! Do you still dig this pedal? I'm thinking about getting one.

[@BuddyBlues]

Still on my most played board!! Love this thing. And thank you

[@KHminga]

10:30 Just epic Gesture 🔥💯💯💯💯

[@m0j0b0ne]

OK, I'm sold; mine is en route from my fave retailer as we speak, but could you provide some more detail on your signal chain?

[@BuddyBlues]

The SSS is the last pedal in the chain

[@m0j0b0ne]

@@BuddyBlues Any buffers ahead of it in the chain? I tested with just a Vox wah and a Sparkle Drive Mod in front of it, and results so far, have been underwhelming. Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated; obviously, you're getting a great sound. Are you feeding an already overdriven amp?

[@BuddyBlues]

Perfectly clean amp like the video shows, no buffers on this board at all. Use the settings from the thumbnail of this video, and put any and all overdrive pedals BEFORE it. Moderation is key with this pedal, you really "shouldn't hear it". If that makes any sense... it is what it does with your amp and other pedals. The output knob and clean knob are key! Keep messing with it you'll love it

[@tubingforever]

Is your Supreme knob broken? I have the same pedal, but mine doesn't go that far. It's pointed all the way down...?

[@BuddyBlues]

No the knob was probably inserted when the pot shaft wasn’t at the zero point. Kinda like when you look down on a strat and the volume knob at 10 doesn’t read 10 but 8. I took the knob off since and put it back on its normal stuff

[@skippyi6969]

Hey Buddy, it's Joe from Cocoa. Who the HELL could have given this a thumbs down ? Whomever did is a top tier looser ! Oh that light touch. You killed it man !

[@BuddyBlues]

Haha thanks Joe!! Good to hear from you

[@Adamjpx]

Can't see anyone else saying it but I love that you played a bit of the Alicia Keys x John Mayer at Times Square!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thanks for noticing!!

[@Guitar_Smasher]

I love your channel! I already had a Boss Bd-2w Blues Driver before I got my Gladio SC. Now we have available amazing modded Tube Screamers like the Antique Drive, Halcyon and Soloist. But, as much as I'm obsessed with all the new pedals, I can't come up with any reason to ditch the BD! BTW, I got the blues as a result of all my women cheatin' and lyin'!

[@michaelrosawatkins3928]

Soundtacular

[@dwscott343]

Reviews are awesome, but I think I like listening to your playing more!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you!! I honestly just need a reason to play loud. The most recent reason is : I "have" to make a youtube video

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

Daayyyyyyum!!! That sounds sooooo good!

[@BuddyBlues]

Isn't it awesome??

[@michaelcraig9449]

OK ao it works good for direct, how does it work with a classic tube amp, say Fender Twin or something like that.

[@BuddyBlues]

I had it plugged into a tube amp, fender super sonic which is a deluxe reverb platform, that's what you heard

[@josephbarker6075]

yes nice brother nice hey i bought the sss pedal cause its amazing should be arriving today

[@BuddyBlues]

Rock on!

[@joesaxon6566]

Got one coming as of today! What do you think? First in line after the tuner/compressor or after the dirt like feeding an amp?

[@BuddyBlues]

I put mine waaaaay after, at the end!

[@joesaxon6566]

@@BuddyBlues even after a Aqua Puss Delay? My chain: StoboStomp 2, Jackson Audio Blossom, Nordvang Gravity 2.0, Aqua Puss, AMP. Amp provides Reverb and chorus for me. So I figured maybe between the Gravity and AP? But maybe no? SSS will be here Tuesday

[@waynegram8907]

Buddy blues, try to make a video of showing all different types and various types of pedals that will only give you very glassy clean tones to try to nail those SRV sounds but very glassy that's what I'm trying to look for is a bunch of different guitar pedals that will try to nail those glassy tones

[@robertovillegas7677]

A MA ZING! Question, instead of using the SS side as a boost, can the Supreme side do that job?

[@BuddyBlues]

Yes it can!! You'd have to back up a little on the "Clean" knob, and push the "Output" a little or a lot depending on how kind your neighbors are

[@robertovillegas7677]

@@BuddyBlues thanks man! I'll pull the trigger now 😂

[@jasong546]

All I have is a Princeton reverb RI. Think the pedal will be good into that?

[@BuddyBlues]

My God yes. I LOVE those Princeton reverbs RI. The pedal in front of it would sound killer!

[@jasong546]

@@BuddyBlues I subscribed earlier...thanks for the reply I think I will order one!

[@czarnya.7845]

@@BuddyBlues Great play, I'm impress. Do you think it will work at low volumes? Unfortunately, I can't get my Princeton above 3. Does it make sense to buy it or is it suitable only with a cranked amp?

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

Sound really good, would you ever see yourself using this in conjuction with an IR loader like the Mooer Radar for example? Cheers! Btw, amazing playing!

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! Yes I have already! If you have instagram you can see me do that on the second most recent video. I went Guitar>SSS Pedal> Direct into my Universal Audio Apollo and loaded it with a 2x12 Celestion V30 cab.

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

@@BuddyBlues sounds epic!! I saw the post and started following you on IG as well!

[@Aquiiin]

@@BuddyBlues In what kind of UAD software did you load the Celestion V430 cab IR in?? Also can you please post the link of this video from your Instagram, as I am having difficulty finding it on there. Thanks!

[@swangonzalez4797]

I think it was more of your playing that made this pedal sound good. Fits your style very well.

[@Rich-TheCosmicSurferBand]

Let’s say besides a ts you have a higher gain pedal like an ocd, would you place it before or after the sss? 🤙🏽

[@BuddyBlues]

Before!

[@BuddyBlues]

I have a 1981 DRV before the SSS that's gain heaven

[@Rich-TheCosmicSurferBand]

@@BuddyBlues thanks Buddy! I was wondering how it would respond to a higer gain, I would try it before as well, you’ve solved it! Amazing video!

[@vladrapchan5330]

Great video, sound and taste! Would love to know what pickuos you're using. It would help to judge the qualities of the pedal and its sound characteristics. It's ok if you say it's a secret though... Ha! 😁🇧🇷

[@BuddyBlues]

Hello! These are the stock 60s pickups that came with my LSL Instruments Saticoy. Amazing guitar, and they make their own pickups

[@michaelperez2362]

Holy guacamole :) with fries. Fabulous playing.

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you so much! I've never had fries with guacamole. I am not opposed to trying new things

[@dustinarnold79]

How would this sound with a tonemaster deluxe reverb

[@BuddyBlues]

Just as good as it would with a regular deluxe reverb! Incredible

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

What song does he play around 10:10, that progression was so beautiful

[@BuddyBlues]

If I ain't got you by Alicia Keys!! Love that song so much

[@kvvnng]

Can this go direct into a cab sim?

[@BuddyBlues]

1000%

[@Kurt9099]

Weren't you on Big Brother? ;-) Great playing and demo.

[@BuddyBlues]

Ha!! I get that all the time 🤣 thank you so much!

[@51MontyPython]

What kind of amp were you playing through here? I don't think you mentioned it in the video.

[@BuddyBlues]

Just realized I said "Through the Fender Amp". Because fender just makes one amp haha. Sorry! Fender Super Sonic 22w

[@eastsideofthecity4552]

Just tab out starting out at 12:10 gonna reuse those SRV buddy style licks

[@BuddyBlues]

These licks were stolen to begin with so take them and enjoy haha!

[@michaelpiercey7316]

Just curious as to why you’d run this at this end of the chain. Isn’t technically a clean boost type pedal? Wouldn’t it be better to have modulation and reverb effects after?

[@BuddyBlues]

Yes only I don't use modulation or reverb haha I use the reverb from the amp. Putting the SSS or the Charlie Brown V4 on my other board as the last pedal acts as "the amp". They are amps in a box after all, so I run my amp super clean, and the sss is the first thing my amp sees

[@SarcastSempervirens]

Which pickups are these, Buddy Blues?

[@BuddyBlues]

LSL Instruments 60s pickups! LSL make their own pickups.

[@JOAQUINARMIJO]

Do you mean that the middle pick up on a Strat is trash, because you don’t use it in your playing? I will use it when the song calls for it, or help achieve a new sound. I know SRV used it on Pride and Joy, and that song was one of the reasons I gravitated to the Strat. I also have various pedal demos, and I enjoy your channel and playing quite a bit. Tomo Fugita just did a demo of a one pick up Strat. I asked him the same question, why many Strat players dog out the middle pick up. I use it when it’s called for, I’m not sure if I should have a bias towards it. Keep up the good work.

[@BuddyBlues]

Nah I was kidding about the misunderstood middle pickup! I do use it on some songs and certain solos! Thank you so much for watching and the kind words!

[@xochihuarock]

Oh, God! What are you playing at 8:10?

[@BuddyBlues]

Gravity! By John Mayer

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Blues to me!

[@tonechaser101]

THATS COOL AF!! what kind of pickup did you use for the Lsl man? thanks

[@BuddyBlues]

Thank you! I asked for their own LsL 60s single coils

[@tonechaser101]

@@BuddyBlues Ah I see, is there any other pickups that you could recommend me to get that similar tone? thanks!

[@BuddyBlues]

@@tonechaser101 yes, the LsL 60s pickups. 🤣

[@jgl2222]

Even threw in some Alicia Keys! Nice!

[@claudeguygallant5849]

Yup!

[@adamaba1135]

What was a chain sound?