Tone Report Weekly 187 | Page 25

Mad Professor Simble Predr iver Ah yes, the Simble Predriver. The first no- knob pedal I ever encountered, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. That is, until, I plugged in, and realized all of the sizzling glory it could add to any setup. While there is no knob present, there is a Cool/Hot switch. In the Cool position, the switch adds around six decibels of gain, and 10 in the Hot position. But the Simble does more than just boost your level—it adds beautiful harmonics and presence to your overall tone. Think of it as the glaze on a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll is already good, but when you drizzle the sauce over a hot roll, you reach the peak of succulent sweetness. If you already love your rig, and you add the Simble to it, you will be pleasantly surprised at the “next-level” results you get when you incorporate it into your setup. In my experience, the Simble is at its best when it is always on, and you can vary your tones using the Cool/Hot switch and your guitar’s volume control. ToneReport.com 25