Greer Amps expands the XFR line with a new offering! The Royal Velvet Class-A British Drive and Pre nails the feel and tone of two of Nick Greer’s favorite amps. Imagine a world in which a V*x 30 watter and a Greer Thunderbolt30 got together. In that world, you’d end up with a sound machine much like the Royal Velvet. This British drive and pre features the same transformer as the previously released, award winning SOMA63. After a year of working with this super versatile transformer, we have found a way to alter the feel of it by changing the “loading” of the transformer. This really brings the pedal to life, and makes it something truly unique in the space of drive pedals today. If you’re looking for that Class-A British grind with some chime on the top end, this beauty is what you need. The EQ is dialed in right between the AC and Thunderbolt30 tones, and the drive is oh so sweet. At 9 volts, you’ll get some grind and slight compression with the gain up and moderate output pickups. 18 volts provides more of a stiff feel, and more clean headroom with that British sparkle!

• Classic British tone, drive, and grind!
• Features a steel core transformer!
• Can be used as a preamp, and takes drives amazingly well (stack it--it sounds great when it's stacked with other drives)!

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FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can I expect from the Greer Amps Royal Velvet?

The Greer Amps Royal Velvet delivers a smooth, British-style overdrive reminiscent of classic Vox amplifiers, offering chimey cleans and a rich, harmonic overdrive that is ideal for rock and blues genres.

Is the Greer Amps Royal Velvet suitable for use as a clean boost?

Yes, the Royal Velvet can be used as a clean boost, providing a transparent volume increase without altering your core tone, making it versatile for both overdrive and boost applications.

Does the Greer Amps Royal Velvet work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

The Royal Velvet is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, preserving the unique characteristics of each while enhancing your guitar's natural tone.

What power supply is required for the Greer Amps Royal Velvet?

The Greer Amps Royal Velvet requires a standard 9V DC power supply, and it does not accept batteries, ensuring consistent performance during use.

How does the Greer Amps Royal Velvet handle stacking with other pedals?

The Royal Velvet stacks well with other overdrive and distortion pedals, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities and increased versatility in your pedalboard setup.