ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical

The ZVex ’59 Sound: Classic Tweed Tones in a Pedal

Legendary 1959 Tweed Bassman-Inspired Sound

The ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical pedal is meticulously designed to capture the iconic tones of the legendary 1959 Tweed Fender Bassman®. Renowned for its transparent and dynamic distortion, this pedal brings the magic of one of history's most sought-after amplifiers to your rig. Perfect for adding rich, vintage character, the ’59 Sound pairs seamlessly with warm, clean amp settings or stacks effortlessly with other effects like overdrives, fuzzes, and compressors.

Dynamic, Transparent Tone for Every Guitar

The ’59 Sound is engineered to enhance the unique characteristics of your guitar, from the dense tones of a Les Paul to the twang of a Telecaster or the sparkle of a Stratocaster. It responds beautifully to changes in pick attack and palm muting, preserving the subtle nuances of your playing. Additionally, rolling back your guitar’s volume knob unveils a lively, clean tone that retains its sparkle and detail.

Integrated Boost for Extra Flexibility

This pedal features a high-headroom boost circuit similar to the SHO (Super Hard-On) boost, refined for a more natural amp-like response. The boost channel can be used independently or in conjunction with the distortion channel, letting you push your amp harder or emphasize solos with ease. The boost follows the distortion in the signal chain, allowing for powerful, layered tones when both channels are engaged.

Compact Design with Practical Features

The ’59 Sound Vertical is housed in a pedalboard-friendly vertical enclosure, making it perfect for tight setups. Its low current draw ensures long battery life, and the DC power jack offers compatibility with standard 9V center-negative power supplies.

Specifications

• Channels: Distortion and Boost (can be used independently or together)
• Controls: Volume, Gain, Tone, Boost
• Power: 9V battery (alkaline recommended) or 9V DC center-negative adapter (not included)
• Current Draw: Approx. 3mA
• Input Impedance: 1M ohm for natural guitar tone preservation
• Construction: Durable metal enclosure
• Made In: USA

The ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical delivers the timeless tones of a 1959 Tweed Bassman® in a compact, versatile pedal. Whether you're crafting dynamic clean tones or stacking gain for rich distortion, this pedal is a must-have for vintage tone enthusiasts.

This pedal works nicely as intended and is in very good condition, exhibiting only light external wear and has had velcro applied to the bottom as can be seen in photos.

This pedal ships fully insured with a signature required.