CORNERSTONE GLADIO DOUBLE PREAMP MK3

About the Gladio mk3

The Gladio we retired at the end of 2022 is back. The core is the same: two independent D-style preamps voiced for what happens under your fingers, before the amp. Everything else was rebuilt around two changes owners asked us to make.

The Bass trimpot that lived inside is now outside, improved. Channel 2, the more polarizing voice on the original, now has a Ratio control: a clean blend that restores attack and dynamic range without touching the gain. Same feel where it counted. Everything else, upgraded.

Everything in the Gladio serves dynamics and touch sensitivity. That was true in 2019, and it’s still true now. What changed on the mk3 is exactly what owners asked us to change: Bass on the outside, a Ratio control on the harder channel, two proper preamps that split into two pedals when you want them to.

TWO INDEPENDANT CHANNELS

Two full preamps in one enclosure, each with dedicated Gain, Volume and Tone. Channel 1: transparent and dynamic, full clean to dirty on pick attack alone. Set it once, play the rest with your right hand. Channel 2: midrange-forward, harder clipping, reshaped by the new Ratio control. Each channel has its own Compression toggle for feel: tight and controlled, or open and touch-reactive.

RATIO CONTROL

On Channel 2 only. Takes the clean signal at the pedal’s input and blends it in parallel with the overdrive. Turn it down for the full drive voice. Bring it up to restore attack, string definition and dynamic range, without touching the gain. On a channel this saturated, it’s the difference between one voice and a continuum of them.

30V INTERNAL HEADROOM

An internal charge pump runs the circuit at 30 volts from a standard 9V supply. More headroom means cleaner transients and a wider dynamic range: the space a note needs to bloom instead of flattening under gain.

FOUR JACKS, REMOTE FOOTSWITCH

Run the mk3 as one dual-channel pedal, or split it into two fully independent pedals anywhere in your signal chain. A Remote mini-jack accepts a latching stereo footswitch for hands-free channel switching.

Warranty & Returns

All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!

Shipping

We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!

We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.

If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.

We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.

Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.

Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.

Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!

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