Cornerstone Antique V3 Overdrive Pedal: The Classic Screamer, Redefined (Surf Green)

Vintage Soul. Modern Versatility. Italian Elegance.

The Cornerstone Music Gear Antique V3 is not just another "green" pedal clone. It is a highly specialized mid-range overdrive designed to solve the two greatest flaws of vintage screamers: lack of low-end control and limited gain flexibility. Inspired by the classic curves and colors of the Italian Vespa, the V3 delivers a boutique experience that looks as good as it sounds.

This one is in their classic Surf Green Enclosure, with White Faceplate and Nickel Knobs.

The V3 Evolution: What’s New?

The headline feature of the V3 is the Hot Mode. This transforms the pedal into a pseudo-dual channel overdrive by introducing two independent controls that activate when the "Hot" footswitch is engaged:

• Hot Gain: Adds a secondary gain stage before the main circuit for increased saturation and sustain.

• Hot Volume: A secondary output control after the circuit, allowing for a dedicated solo boost or a volume cut to maintain parity.

Tone Shaping & Precision Controls

• Tone Control: Unlike standard screamers that just tilt the high end, the Antique's Tone knob specifically targets the low-mid frequencies, allowing you to add "meat" to thin single coils without getting muddy.

• Presence Control: Shapes the high-mids and high-end sparkle, ensuring you can cut through any mix regardless of your amplifier's voicing.

• Compression Switch: * Up: Classic compressed TS-style feel with singing sustain.

  • Down: Open, dynamic, and touch-sensitive—perfect for "edge of breakup" playing.

• Remote Switching: Includes an external 6.3mm jack, allowing the Hot Mode to be triggered by a remote looper or switcher—critical for pro-level pedalboard integration.