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Description

Fender Blackface amps (1963-1968) are widely considered as the most recorded amps in the history of music. And for a good reason.

Mad Professor Super Black has the Fender Blackface tone in the box! The whole amp signal path is replicated inside. You can turn your amplifier easily into 60 ́s Fender glory! Don’t be afraid to plug the Super Black pedal also straight into the return jack of your amp ́s FX loop. This way you can bypass the preamp of your amp and get the sound of a full Blackface amp signal path without the color of your amps preamp.

Super Black amp-in-a-box pedal will deliver the punchy, mid scooped and sparkling chimey clean tone that Fender Blackface amplifiers are known and famous for. And this might be the most sought after Fender sound!

Super Black will also deliver the most beautiful and amp-like break up tone you could imagine. Gain and Volume controls are making sure you will achieve the sweet spot and nail this iconic tone at any volume, still retaining full clarity. So Super Black makes it easy to get the ultimate break up tone also with your big high headroom amp or with a big Fender amp too that is too loud when you crank it up till 6 where it is finally giving the goods.

Fender Blackface amps, when pushed nearly all the way, are producing fantastic classic overdriven tones as well. At this point even the smallest models are fairly loud though. Enter the Mad Professor Super Black and you have a rocking machine at your feet at any volume.

Also, we at Mad Professor Amplification, noticed some variation on amounts of both low end and compression depending on the model when we took both big and small Blackface amps into a close look. Therefore we added two mini switches, one for the bass and one for the compression. You get to tailor these characteristics, whether you want more or less, by adjusting these two switches.

And there is more! We added our all time best seller overdrive pedal, Sweet Honey Overdrive, to boost the front end of the Super Black. Sweet Honey Overdrive pedal into a Blackface amp is a magic combination! Now you have even more possibilities when you are fine tuning your overdriven tones with the rest of your gear. Having its own on/off switch plus Volume and Drive controls you can use the Sweet Honey circuit separately too.

The combination of all above is meaning that the Mad Professor Super Black is a jack of all trades pedal in a best possible way. Plugging in the Super Black is like striking gold in a studio or live stage when tone seeking!

Mike Hermans

Mike Hermans

Mad Professor Super Black

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Mad Professor Super Black

Mike Hermans

Mike Hermans

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An introduction to the NEW Mad Professor Super Black!

Peach Guitars

Peach Guitars

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Mad Professor Super Black official demo video

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Mad Professor Pedals

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Mad Professor Super Black Demo

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Premier Guitar

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Mad Professor Super Black demo by Marko Karhu

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Mad Professor Pedals

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Mad Professor Super Black demo by Teemu Viinikainen

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Mad Professor Pedals

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Mad Professor Super Black demo by Marko Karhu

Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Pedals

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Mad Professor Super Black demo by Marko Karhu

Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Pedals

Video thumbnail for Mad Professor Super Black demo by Teemu Viinikainen by Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Super Black demo by Teemu Viinikainen

Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Pedals

Video thumbnail for Mad Professor Super Black demo by Teemu Viinikainen by Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Super Black demo by Teemu Viinikainen

Mad Professor Pedals

Mad Professor Pedals

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mad Professor Amplification Super Black.

Comparisons

  • Some users find the Wampler Black '65 to be too dark and recommend setting the Bass control below 9 o'clock to avoid a heavy, woofy tone.

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  • The Mad Professor Super Black is favored by some for its versatility over the Wampler, with users noting a preference for its tone and ease of use.

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  • The Sushi Box FX Underground Accelerator, based on an Alembic F2B, is recommended for its Fendery cleans and versatility for both guitar and bass.

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  • The AMT F1, a Fender Twin specific model, is highlighted as potentially better for achieving Fendery vibes compared to other AMT models.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Mad Professor Super Black is appreciated for being user-friendly in home environments with noise restrictions, providing a silent rig option.

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  • The Quilter SuperBlock US is favored for replacing a Deluxe Reverb, noted for capturing the feel of a tube amp, not just the sound.

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Features and functionality

  • The Boost on the Wampler Black '65 is noted to transform the pedal's sound into a tube fuzz-like territory, offering an alternative tone.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Swapping the stock 12AX7 tube in the Sushi Box FX Underground Accelerator for a 12AU7 is suggested for achieving pristine clean tones.

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User experience

  • The AMT Legend Series clean channels are praised for their clarity, though the AMT R2 model may struggle with handling dirt/boost pedals effectively.

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Critic Reviews

Mad Professor Amplification Unveils the Super Black - Premier Guitar

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Mad Professor Amplification's Super Black pedal is a solid homage to the iconic Fender Blackface sound. With its amp-in-a-box design, it captures the punchy, mid-scooped clean tones and offers versatile gain control. The added bass and compression switches provide customization, making it adaptable for various setups. However, while it excels in delivering classic tones, some users may find it lacks the depth found in a full amp setup. Overall, it's a powerful tool for tone seekers, though it may not fully replace a traditional amplifier for purists.

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See how Takaakira "Taka" Goto uses Mad Professor Amplification Super Black

Takaakira "Taka" Goto

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In an interview with Guitar Magazine in August 2025, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirmed his use of the Mad Professor Amplification Super Black pedal. He mentioned that the preamp channel is always on, and the overdrive channel is specifically utilized during the arpeggio section in the middle of "Run On." Taka also explained that he introduced the pedal to counteract the inconsistent sound of rented Fender Twin Reverbs while on tour.

See how Hideki "Yoda" Suematsu uses Mad Professor Amplification Super Black

Hideki "Yoda" Suematsu

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MONO

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Verified via ギター・マガジンWEB|Guitar magazine

In an interview with Guitar Magazine in August 2025, Hideki "Yoda" Suematsu confirmed his use of the Mad Professor Amplification Super Black pedal. He explained that he sets his Fender Twin Reverb to a clean sound and utilizes the preamp side of the Super Black to shape the amp's tone. This information was provided by Guitar Magazine, authored by 小林弘昂.

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