New Release | Cornerstone Colosseum

Cornerstone are one of the hottest pedal companies around right now, and from their base in the North of Italy, Emilio and his team continually develop exceptional pedals that have lifted them to the very top of the game! 

In a market that is flooded with incredible products, you really need something special to cut through the crowd, and Cornerstone has this real talent for harnessing the power of classic pedal circuits and unleashing them in fresh and exciting new ways!

One such pedal is the result of Cornerstone’s first ever “Community Pedal” project. A collaborative effort involving input and feedback from the most ardent Cornerstone followers and Emilio and his team, the outcome is stunning and you’re going to want one! 

Introducing the Colosseum! A full throttle dual overdrive pedal that combines the essence of the legendary Blues Breaker and Klon circuits. Are there 2 higher profile pedals on the planet? Probably not, and in the Colosseum you get to benefit from both, what could be better! 

And while Cornerstone meticulously studied the original pedals, including an authentic Klon, the Colosseum isn't just a mere replication of these circuits in the same enclosure. Oh no, that’s not the Cornerstone way, this is a totally unique take with a host of impressive features!

On the Blues Breaker side, Cornerstone have taken it to a whole new level. By removing the clipping diodes and fine-tuning the tone controls, they've addressed the common "issues" associated with the classic BB, such as low volume and a dark tone. They've also incorporated their "signature" Clean control from the Gladio, allowing you to blend the clean sound with the overdriven signal for unparalleled tonal versatility. Experience enhanced touch sensitivity, especially on pick attack, and the restoration of the bottom end from your original clean sound.

On the other side, Cornerstone have stayed faithful to the Koln’s impressive legacy, utilising the elusive 1N34A Germanium diodes, meticulously measuring them and then selecting those with the correct forward voltage. However, they've added an exciting twist: a pair of hand-selected silicon diodes and the innovative clip blender feature. With this blend option, you'll unlock a vast range of tonal options, discovering an entirely new flavour of Klon at your feet, while still being able to capture the essence of the original.

But there's more! The Colosseum embraces the spirit of collaboration with loop lovers in mind. With four jacks at the back, you can connect each side of the pedal to your favourite loop switcher, utilising the sides independently or incorporating other pedals in between. This is particularly convenient if you want to utilise the Klon as a boost, you can route the signal out of the Blues Breaker side and into any other pedals you desire, and then back into the Klon after the central pedals, which I think you’ll agree is a genius move!

If you haven’t already, give our Cornerstone content a watch, especially our interview with Emilio, it’s a real eye-opener and a mark of the quality of his work! We’ve got stock of the Cornerstone range and we’re ready when you are, so get your order in now!

As always, you can buy with confidence from Peach Guitars. From meticulously inspecting each piece of equipment, professionally setting up each guitar, tracking every package, and delivering the best after-sales customer service, our team will do our best to make you feel welcome and offer genuine, professional advice.