Product Description
The Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube Overdrive. FREE shipping in the USA!One of the rarest and most desirable pedals in the original 9-Series lineup, the Maxon-made Ibanez ST-9 Super Tube Screamer was coveted for its ability to control the pedal’s “midrange hump” via the Mid Boost control. A perfect candidate for reissue, Maxon has taken the original ST-9 concept and added a few new tricks that make it even more versatile and desirable: The result is the Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube.
Based around Maxon’s classic “808” overdrive circuit, the Super Tube can create powerful, fat guitar tones that rival the greatest tube amp.
Tracks recorded with: Guitars - EB/MM "Luke" w/EMG active humbuckers (tracks 2, 3 & 5) Gibson '96 ES335 w/'57 Classic humbuckers, mid position (track 4) Amps - Engl 100w Powerball head/Engl 4x12 Cab Cables - Providence, Strings - Ernie Ball Super Slinky RPS 9-42 Mic - Shure SM57 into Pro Tools | Settings for track 2: Fender Style Tube Overdrive Level – 12 o’clock Drive – 7 o’clock Mid – 12 o’clock Tone – 3 o’clock Voltage – 9 Mode – Classic |
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Settings for track 3: Marshall Style Tone Level – 12 o’clock Drive – Max Mid – Max Tone – 12 o’clock Voltage – 9 Mode – Low Boost | Settings for track 4: Tube Crunch Level – 12 o’clock Drive – 1 o’clock Mid – 3 o’clock Tone – 1 o’clock Voltage – 18 Mode – Classic |
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Settings for track 5: Classic Distortion Level – 9 o’clock Drive – Max Mid – 8 o’clock Tone – Max Voltage – 18 Mode – Low Boost | |
Controls:
- Level – Determines overall output level of pedal
- Drive – Controls amount of distortion
- Tone – A Hi-cut/Hi-boost tone circuit that controls hi-frequency range of signal.
- Mid Enhance – Controls midrange boost frequency
The ST-9 Pro+ also features a new Classic/Low-Boost Mode switch. This switch selects between two different sets of clipping diodes for more tube-like distortion characteristics. In addition, the “Low Boost” setting also boosts Low (+12dB at 100Hz) and Mid (+4dB at 500Hz) frequency ranges, making it ideal to “thicken up” the sound of single coil pickups or generally beef up your lows for a fatter sound.
The Super Tube Also offers switchable 9- or 18-volt operation. In Classic 9-volt, the ST-9 runs at the incoming supply voltage, greatly extending battery life. When switched to Stabilized 18-volt setting, Maxon’s proprietary DC-DC voltage doubler circuit increases the headroom, frequency range, and dynamic response of the ST-9. Stabilized operation is recommended for musicians who use external DC power supplies.
With the ST-9’s controls and voltage options an almost unlimited variety of overdriven tones can be dialed in. Whether you play Blues, Rock or Metal, the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube offers a plethora of tube-like tones in a flexible, compact package.