Mad Professor MP-SPB effect pedal Super Black preamp/booster/overdrive

The Mad Professor Super Black is a versatile preamp, booster, and overdrive that brings the legendary Fender Blackface amplifiers of the '60s (1963-1968) into a compact pedal. The characteristic punchy cleans with a mid-scooped sound and crystal-clear definition have been meticulously replicated, including the complete signal path of these iconic amplifiers.

This pedal offers authentic Blackface tones and can be used as a preamp in an amplifier's FX return , allowing you to utilize the full tone of the Super Black. Thanks to adjustable gain and volume, you'll experience the characteristic Blackface breakup , even at low volume.

To enhance versatility, the Sweet Honey Overdrive is integrated into the pedal. This dynamic overdrive is perfectly matched to the Blackface sound , giving you a wide range of tonal possibilities, from clean boost to punchy overdrive .

Key Features

✔ Authentic Fender Blackface sound – Accurate emulation of the classic amplifiers from the '60s.
✔ Can be used as a preamp – Perfect for use in the FX return of an amplifier.
✔ Integrated Sweet Honey Overdrive – Dynamic, musical overdrive that seamlessly complements the Blackface sound.
✔ Two EQ switches – Bass Cut to trim the low frequencies and Compression Switch for more or less dynamics.
✔ True bypass – No sound loss when switched off.

Operation

• MIDDLE & TREBLE: Control the amount of mids and high frequencies in the preamp section.
• BASS: Adjusts the amount of low frequencies.
• PRESENCE: Determines the amount of high frequencies in the output.
• GAIN: Adjusts the distortion on the Blackface side of the pedal.
• DRIVE: Adjusts the distortion on the Sweet Honey Overdrive side.
• VOLUME (x2): Separately adjustable for Blackface and Sweet Honey Overdrive.
• BASS CUT SWITCH: Left = full bass level, right = slightly reduced bass.
• COMPRESSION SWITCH: Left = more compression, right = less compression for maximum dynamics.

Specifications

• Current consumption: 27mA at 9V DC
• Power supply range: 8V-16V (higher voltage gives more headroom)
• Input impedance: 400 kOhm
• Output impedance: 1.5 kOhm
• True bypass