A versatile 3-in-1 overdrive, boost, and EQ pedal that delivers transparency, tone-shaping power, and vintage Catalinbread mojo.
Catalinbread has dipped back into its vault to resurrect a piece of pedal history: the Silver Kiss MK2. First unveiled nearly two decades ago as the company’s flagship overdrive, the Silver Kiss became known for its ability to cover everything from crystalline boosts to glassy breakup and mid-gain drive. Now, thanks to Sweetwater, this celebrated circuit is back – sporting a custom finish that’s only available through the retailer.
At its core, the Silver Kiss MK2 is a 3-in-1 tone machine: clean boost, mid-gain overdrive, and an active 3-band EQ. Its op-amp drive section, combined with subtle clipping, gives players chiming harmonics and a natural, organic decay. Turn the Gain knob low, and you’ve got a transparent, whistle-clean boost; push it up, and you enter sweet breakup territory with a refined, articulate edge.
The 3-band active EQ is a highlight here. It’s not just for subtle tweaks – each band has plenty of boost and cut on tap, offering players a wide range of sonic possibilities. Run everything at noon, and the EQ is essentially bypassed, keeping your tone completely transparent. Start twisting, though, and you can dial in everything from woolly, fat lows to scooped mids or cutting highs, making it an interactive tool for sculpting your sound.
Catalinbread designed the Silver Kiss MK2 to be highly responsive and flexible, rewarding experimentation. For players with limited pedalboard space, it’s a powerhouse that can replace multiple pedals in one compact, stylish enclosure.
By reviving the Silver Kiss MK2 in a Sweetwater-exclusive finish, Catalinbread has given both longtime fans and new players a chance to experience the pedal that helped define their early identity. Equal parts clean boost, transparent drive, and powerful EQ, it’s a modern classic with roots that stretch back nearly 20 years.
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