Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive
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Cornerstone
Antique Classic Drive
Product Info
Article Number:
515650
Brand:
Cornerstone
Model:
Antique Classic Drive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$229.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
