When it comes to Mayer-style compressed clean and lead tones, the Vertex Effects Steel String Supreme based on serial #001 of a legendary six-figure tube amp is the only tone shaper you'll need in your arsenal. Whether you're front-ending a stage amp with the SSS's expanded all-analog preamp, feeding a little Texas sugar into your modeling device, or even running straight into a cab IR, this pedal is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Just like the amp it's named after, the Steel String Supreme is characterized by a fat, clean, compressed sound that absolutely marinates signals in tubelike harmonics as you ramp up the gain. The Supreme's active EQ and Bright/Deep Rock/Jazz switches add new tone-shaping capabilities to this latest addition to the Steel String family. From subtle fattening and clean compression to full-on overdrive, the Vertex Effects Steel String Supreme is the next best thing to having a real-deal SSS in your rig. Features include: Based on model #001 of an original run of legendary Dumble Steel String Singer A true amp in a box sounds great even direct into a cab simulator/IR loader Inspiring touch sensitivity, warmth, and sparkle Versatile Gain and Level controls make this a capable clean boost or full-on overdrive Active EQ, Bright/Deep switch, and Rock/Jazz switch supply plenty of tone-shaping potential Rugged steel housing Authentic D-style labels and aesthetics True bypass on/off switching of both Steel String and Supreme channels Designed and Assembled in Los Angeles, California.