British Pedal Company Dumble Silverface Overdrive

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British Pedal Company Dumble Silverface Overdrive

British Pedal Company

Dumble Silverface Overdrive

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551473
Model: Dumble Silverface Overdrive
Price: $383.90

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This British Pedal Company Silverface is a surprisingly convincing Dumble-inspired overdrive. It's ideal for players seeking that classic late '70s blues and rock tone—think SRV—without the premium price tag of a vintage Dumble. The Depth control is a real standout, adding a dynamic edge that sets it apart.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Dumble Silverface Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • Inspired by the classic sounds of the Dumble amps of the late 1970s
  • Owners of Dumble Blackface amps such as SRV
  • Jackson Browne
  • Carlos Santana and many more
  • 18 V operation possible for more headroom
  • Hardwire true bypass
  • Controls: Gain
  • Volume
  • Depth
  • Tone
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Status LED
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or 9-18 V DC mains adapter (not included)
  • Power consumption: 25 mA
  • Metal housing
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 112 x 68 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 240 g
  • Incl. battery
PROS
  • • Faithful Silverface emulation captures that elusive Dumble warmth and chime.
  • • Robust metal enclosure feels substantial and built to withstand gigging.
  • • Depth control adds a unique dynamic response and subtle harmonic complexity.
  • • 18V operation expands headroom and cleans up nicely with lower gain settings.
CONS
  • • Gain range is limited; won't handle extreme high-gain distortion styles.
  • • The Tone control can be a bit vague and lacks precise frequency shaping.
  • • Power supply not included; adds to the overall cost of ownership.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Tube Emulator
Controls Gain, Volume, Depth, Tone
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9-18V DC Adapter
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input/Output, 5.5mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 50 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Higher voltage provides more headroom, allowing for cleaner tones at higher gain settings and a more responsive feel.
No, it's designed for lower-gain overdrive tones; it won’t cut through a high-gain amp or provide the necessary aggression for metal.
It subtly modulates the gain, adding a dynamic 'breathing' quality and a touch of harmonic richness; it's not a traditional EQ control.

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