The Soma Vintage Overdrive is a pedal that is based on the Pete Cornish SS-3 Soft Sustain overdrive pedal. The SS-3 is known for its high build quality and reliability, which contributes to its expensive price tag. The circuit of the SS-3 is obscured, adding to its mysterious nature. It is also favored by famous musicians such as Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Keith Urban, and Carlos Santana.

The Soma Vintage Overdrive is a faithful reproduction of the SS-3 circuit, but with the addition of an internal slide switch. This switch allows the pedal to be used in true-bypass mode instead of buffered bypass. Buffered bypass is generally considered to be better, but with the Soma, you have the option to choose for yourself.

Overall, the Soma Vintage Overdrive offers the same high-quality sound and reliability as the Pete Cornish SS-3, with the added flexibility of true-bypass mode.

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