Please note that the Gainster is ON HIATUS. This page is for archival purposes ONLY. Gainster Features and Specifications: True bypass switching with led indicator. Solid 20 gauge copper hookup wire - Clean thoughtful layout with thick 20 guage wire throughout the Gainster Full size pots - Enhanced reliability and smooth operation. Hand made - Each Gainster is signed and dated by the craftsman. Internal bass pot - Long shaft easy to grip sealed mechanism, add that extra bass you like! Cast aluminum enclosure - Extremely durable for worry free touring. Double sided pc board with plate through holes and thick traces - Military style construction. Ready for 18 volt operation - 9 volts to 18 volts no problems. Vintage style components - Carbon comp resistors, metalized polyester and silver mica caps, vintage vibe throughout. Vintage style brown barrel knobs - These knobs have a sure grip while dialing in sweet tones. Vintage blonde textured powder coat - Very durable and VERY easy on the eyes. Varying asymmetric drive - Higher drive settings and harder playing gives you more asymmetric clipping, back off and the overdrive gets more symmetrical and clearer...like a cool old tube amp! Current Draw - 12 mA. Only $139.95 (plus shipping)

The Gainster '05 has arrived. The Gainster gives the player a powerful, even handed overdrive tone, with excellent dynamic range and touch sensitivity, without tonal loss or compression.

This newest model offers significant new benefits to the player, such as a lower price point than ever before offered, a new, smaller size that allows it to easily fit on the player's pedalboard, and a newly developed internal bass control. This bass control allows the player to precisely dial in the proper bass content for their particular playing situation, be it home, stage, or studio.

The Gainster uses the finest components to deliver its great sound, and it's vintage flavored color scheme is sure to please.

A few comments from Michael Clark:

Hello, Michael Clark here. To be honest this is my first post on any board ever. However, I just had to say something after listening to the fantastic sound samples by David Barber. He has done a great job at showing off what the Gainster can do. Everything from clean boost, just getting crunchy, to full out drive. He has also done a great job at showing off the touch sensitivity of this pedal.

I received my Gainster today and could not be happier with the build quality, the attention to detail to the original circuit, and the tone. What I also want to say is that this has been a very great experience for me working with both David and Bob. Just a hint, look for more great things from us!! Best Regards, Michael Clark, Clark Amplification.

Pedaltone	play (0:34)	download (802k)	Sample begins with the Gainster off, then switches to the Gainster on.
Stevie Style	play (0:25)	download (596k)	Sample begins with the Gainster off, then switches to the Gainster on.
Crossroads	play (0:23)	download (549k)	This clip is with the Gainster on.
Toosh?	play (0:25)	download (596k)	This clip is with the Gainster on.
Late Night Noodles	play (2:28)	download (3.39MB)	On this clip, played at a low gain level, notice how well the Gainster tracks all of the dynamics and nuance of Dave's playing.
These samples courtesy of David Barber, played through a Clark Beaufort Special Amplifier.

ASAT #1	play (0:58)	download (919k)	The Gainster played with an ASAT Classic #1.
ASAT #2	play (0:43)	download (679k)	The Gainster played with an ASAT Classic #2.
PRS #1	play (1:15)	download (1:14MB)	The Gainster played with a PRS #1.
PRS #2	play (0:47)	download (735k)	The Gainster played with a PRS #2.
These samples courtesy of Mitch Wyman, as played with G&L and PRS guitars.