Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive

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Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive

Cornerstone

Antique Classic Drive

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515650
Model: Antique Classic Drive
Price: $229.90

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This Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive is a seriously tasty little overdrive. It nails that vintage amp vibe, offering a warm, responsive crunch perfect for blues and classic rock players. If you're chasing a focused, mid-forward drive without the fizzy top end, this is a great option.

Product Description

  • Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive
  • Effect pedal for electric guitar
  • Classic overdrive
  • With well-defined midrange
  • Ideal for blues & classic rock
  • Mid boost switch
  • Controls: Gain
  • Volume
  • Presence
  • Tone
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Power consumption: 30 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (suitable power supply unit Art. #409939#
  • not included in delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 67 x 122 x 39 mm
  • Weight: 250 g
  • Handmade in Italy

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Handmade Italian craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and attention to detail
  • • Mid boost provides a welcome clarity and cut for lead lines and solos
  • • Warm, responsive overdrive excels at classic rock and blues tones without harshness
  • • Well-balanced frequency response avoids the scooped-out muddiness common in many overdrives
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; shines primarily with classic rock/blues, less suited for modern genres
  • • Lack of battery operation makes it reliant on a power supply, reducing portability
  • • The housing, while robust, feels a little basic considering the price point

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Classic Overdrive with mid-focused character
Controls Gain, Volume, Presence, Tone, Mid Boost Switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 30mA, 5.5 x 2.1mm hollow plug (power supply not included)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output), 5.5 x 2.1mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions 67 x 122 x 39 mm (2.6 x 4.8 x 1.5 in)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Antique Classic Drive has a more open, less compressed feel than a Tube Screamer, with a more pronounced mid-range and less of a bass boost.
It's more nuanced than a simple treble boost; it adds clarity and air, subtly affecting the upper harmonics and overall articulation.
You’ll need a standard 9V DC power supply with a 5.5mm outer diameter and a 2.1mm inner diameter, with the negative center pin.

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