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Tubesteader Gainlord

The Gainlord is a dual-channel overdrive pedal built around two 12AX7 tubes that emulates British stack amplifier tones. It runs on 12V DC power and features true bypass switching.

  • 12V DC · center −
  • 500 mA
  • True bypass
  • Analog
  • Mono
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The rundown

Highlights

  • Dual-channel tube preamp design with two 12AX7 tubes
  • British stack amplifier voicing inspired by 1960s-1980s tones
  • Requires 12V DC, 500 mA power supply
  • True bypass switching
  • Compact pedal format at 126.7 x 144.8 mm

Best for

Guitarists seeking tube-driven overdrive tones inspired by classic British amplifiers who have access to a 12V power supply.

Quick facts

Power
12V DC
Current draw
500 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Bypass
True bypass
Dimensions
126.7 × 144.8 mm
Weight
800 g
Stereo
No
MIDI
No
Expression input
No
Status
In production

Where to buy Tubesteader Gainlord

$349 lowest new price · Reverb

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Frequently asked questions

What power supply does the Gainlord require?

The Tubesteader Gainlord requires a 12V DC power supply with 500 mA output and center-negative polarity.

Is the Gainlord true bypass?

Yes, the Gainlord features true bypass switching.

How many channels does the Gainlord have?

The Gainlord is a dual-channel overdrive pedal.

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Specs from pedalfilter. Summary written by PedalBro from those specs and public descriptions.

Page last updated September 29, 2026.