Redesigned Mad Professor Overdrive Pedal offers versatile tone options, ranging from clean boost, gritty crunch to melodious overdrive akin to a Dumble design.
Mad Professor's Simble MKII: A Fresh Spin on Classic Overdrive
The all-new Simble MKII overdrive pedal from Mad Professor is causing a stir in the music community, promising an improved sound with the signature transparent tones that first made it a hit.
Modeled after iconic Dumble amplifiers, the Simble MKII isn't marketed as a direct clone. After all, even the best Dumble copy can't quite mimic the original—that's why folks are willing to shell out six figures for a Dumble amplifier designed by the late Alexander "Howard" Dumble, who passed away in 2022.
But that doesn't mean the Simble MKII falls short. With its interactive controls for Level, Contour, Attack, and Sensitivity, the pedal offers plenty of ways to customize your electric guitar sound with expanded dynamics and drive, all while retaining its unique character.
To make your sound shine, forget about the Simble MKII outshining your amp. Instead, think of it as the cherry on top, enhancing your existing gear. Whether you dial it in as a boost or use its extra dBs to hit the front end of your amp, this pedal caters to all guitar types—singles, humbuckers, P-90s, you name it.
The Attack dial molds the pedal's tonal response, while the Contour dial, neutral at 12 o'clock, lets you brighten or darken your output to taste. The Sensitivity knob is crucial: it increases overdrive and compression while maintaining string clarity, especially at max drive settings.
Some players might have found the original Contour dial a bit muddy, but the designers at Mad Professor have given it a fresh makeover. The pedal's enclosure also gets a revamp, trading the faux wood panelling for a snazzy deep red with cream text and black dials.
At just €199, the Simble MKII appeals to those intrigued by Dumble-style tones without breaking the bank. It runs on 9V DC, drawing 10mA from a pedalboard power supply, and is available now. Ready to add some Holy Grail sound to your pedalboard? Check out Mad Professor for more details.
Note: The Simble MKII isn't a direct Dumble copy, but captures the essence and flexibility of Dumble amplifiers in a compact, affordable package.
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Exclusive Insight: The Simble MKII boasts interactive controls that shape the pedal's sound dynamics, allowing players to tailor their electric guitar tone with remarkable precision. Its new circuit design offers improved headroom and clarity over competitors, while maintaining transparency and a wide dynamic range.
The Simble MKII also adapts to various guitar types, including single-coils, humbuckers, and P-90s, and is an accessible and practical alternative to the real Dumble amplifiers.
This new Simble MKII overdrive pedal, modeled after iconic Dumble amplifiers, not only retains the signature transparent tones of its predecessor but also introduces a revamped Contour dial, which now provides a clearer tone without the muddy issue found in the original. With technological advancements, this gadget offers music enthusiasts a fresh spin on classic overdrive technology, making it an affordable entertainment device for those intrigued by Dumble-style tones.
