Super Black Boost/Overdrive : Love, love, love this pedal!!!

5 years ago

I saw Dave Simpson demo this pedal on his youtube channel and I had to have it! I'm running an Epiphone Les Paul into a Marshall MG30GFX, with this pedal I get so much closer to the Peter Green tone I've been looking for. I own a Mad Professor Forest Green compressor pedal to get Gary Moore-esque sustain and it was my favourite pedal. I've only spent a few hours playing with this Super Black but it's already my new favourite pedal. Love Mad Professor (and Dave Simpson)!

Pros: the tone is awesome, the pedal is sturdy, the included overdrive sounds amazing.

Cons: other than the price, I have not noticed anything with the pedal itself. Information online is misleading, that a 8-16 V DC power supply unit is necessary and available separately. Relax, it does come with a 9V battery installed, you just need a screwdriver to remove the back of the pedal - not really a "con" for me but it might irritate others. I assume the 8-16V DC power supply is only necessary to access greater headroom? It has large feet, which might affect mounting on your pedalboard.

Image Mad Professor Super Black Boost/Overdrive

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Mad Professor
  • Released in 2019
  • Average price : $294
  • Dimensions : 94mm x 120mm x 53mm
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