The Summer School Electronics Gladys V2 is an enhanced iteration of the Syracuse, NY-based company‘s Gladys Low/Mid Gain Overdrive pedal.
The new circuit offers increased headroom and a higher gain range, coupled with a 2-band active EQ and silent switching functionality, expanding its tonal palette and adaptability to a variety of musical genres.
The four control knobs (Volume, Drive, Treble, and Bass) are integrated by a compression toggle switch that deliver two modes:
- Up position: hard-clipping boost/drive, akin to the classic breaker circuit, delivering low headroom and a gentle level of drive.
- Down position: increased volume and headroom, resulting in a sharper and more direct and modern sound.
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Summer School Electronics Gladys V2, Builder’s Notes
The Gladys V2 is an updated version of the Gladys Low/Mid Gain Overdrive. This little lady boasts increased headroom, more gain on tap, a 2-band active eq, and silent switching. Perfect for rock, blues, country and everything in between. The Gladys V2 features 4 knobs: Volume, Drive, Treble and Bass, as well as a switch for added compression.
· With the toggle in the up position, the Gladys functions as hard-clipping boost/drive. Similar to the classic breaker circuit it features low head room, and a light level of drive.
· When the switch is down, more volume and headroom is added, making the pedal sounds crisper and more direct. This setting adds more volume to the pedal and a harsher more modern drive sound.
Gladys runs on a standard 9-volt, neg. center power supply, and has a lifetime warranty. Hand built in Syracuse, NY by working musicians with attention to detail, the Gladys is always a good girl for any rig.
