Vertex Steel String Supreme (SRE)

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Vertex Steel String Supreme (SRE)

Vertex

Steel String Supreme (SRE)

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 534242
Brand: Vertex
Model: Steel String Supreme (SRE)
Price: $291.50

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The Vertex SRE nails the classic D-style overdrive sound, offering a surprising amount of tonal flexibility thanks to its unique EQ switches. It’s a fantastic 'amp-in-a-box' solution, especially for guitarists chasing that warm, crunchy Texas tone—perfect for blues, classic rock, and anyone wanting a vintage Marshall vibe without the massive rig.

Product Description

  • Vertex Steel String Supreme (SRE)
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
  • Overdrive
  • Authentic D-style sound with great attack
  • warmth and sparkle
  • From clean boost to full overdrive
  • Newly designed EQ
  • Bright/Deep switch and Rock/Jazz switch for the perfect "Texas Tone" compared to the original SSS
  • True amp-in-a-box
  • even sounds great directly in a cab simulator/IR loader
  • Controls: Output
  • Clean
  • Level
  • Filter
  • Gain
  • Switch: Bright/Deep
  • Jazz/Rock
  • LED: Effect On
  • Supreme EQ
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power consumption: 20 mA
  • Power supply: 9 V DC power supply unit (suitable power supply unit Art.#409939#
  • not included)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 81 x 117 x 46 mm
  • Made in USA

*Note:*No battery operation possible

PROS
  • • Excellent D-style overdrive emulating a vintage Marshall stack.
  • • The 'Jazz/Rock' switch provides genuinely usable tonal variations.
  • • EQ flexibility allows for shaping tones from clean boost to saturated overdrive.
  • • Robust steel enclosure suggests a durable build quality for gigging.
CONS
  • • The 'Bright/Deep' switch is subtle, potentially underwhelming for some users.
  • • Limited tonal palette; best suited for rock and blues, less versatile for extreme genres.
  • • Requires a separate power supply, adding to the initial investment.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive / Distortion (D-Style)
Controls Output, Fat, Clean, Level, Filter, Gain, Bright/Deep switch, Jazz/Rock switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 20mA (Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, Barrel connector for power supply
Dimensions Not provided in description, likely around 4.5” x 1.75” x 2.75” (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SRE aims for a more refined EQ and broader range, offering more flexibility than the SSS. It's slightly more transparent at lower gain settings and a bit more aggressive when pushed.
Yes, it's designed for both guitar and bass; expect a warm, round overdrive with a noticeable mid-range bump, ideal for classic rock and blues bass lines.
Think a slightly compressed, warm, and articulate overdrive—it's a balanced tone that cuts through a mix without being overly harsh, reminiscent of a clean Fender amp driven hard.

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