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V3 Overview02/05/26 update - the V3 Page now replaces the V2. The new V3 keeps the same tone and feel as the V2 Page, while adding a "Lows" pot and a new 3rd mode. See V3 Features below for more detailed info.
The Kingsley Page V3 is a hand-wired tube boost/overdrive pedal featuring a 12ax7 tube running at high voltage. Suitable for use as a clean boost or slightly overdriven edge of breakup pedal, the Page also excels at pushing an amp or pedal into overdrive. In addition it responds very well to being pushed by other boosts and mild OD pedals, turning the Page into a very nice mid-gain overdrive pedal. The 9VDC power supply (provided) is converted to both 6VDC for the tube heaters and 238VDC for the tube plates.
V3 FeaturesThe Page V3 has controls for Gain, Volume, Lows and Highs, as well as a 3-way mode switch.
The Gain, Volume and Highs pots work in exactly the same way as they did on the V2 Page (note that the V2's Tone pot has been re-labelled "Highs" on the V3).
The V3 Page features a "Lows" pot in place of the 2-way "Lows" mini switch found on V2. This "Lows" pot works as a bass control and is situated pre-drive in the circuit. It allows the low end to be dialed in more precisely than with the 2-way mini switch found on the V2 Page. The V3 Page can be leaner or more bass heavy than the V2, or dialed in anywhere in-between.
Also, when the Page V3 is placed first in line after the guitar, this "Lows" pot also works as an input impedance control. Lowering the input impedance of the circuit lowers the height of the guitar's resonant peak - effectively it rolls off a little high end when rotated counter-clockwise. This smoothing out of the high end response and simultaneous reduction of low end results in a little more midrange. This Input Impedance control is also found on our Peasant, Artisan and Harlot V4 pedals and when set very low, can result in a similar almost cocked-wah effect as that provided by the classic and well loved Treble Booster circuit.
Note that this resonant peak altering effect only occurs if the pedal is situated right after the guitar (a guitar with passive pickups). If the Page V3 is placed after other effects that are turned on, or after a buffer or buffered bypass pedal, then the "Lows" pot simply acts as a bass control and has no effect on the resonant peak of the guitar's electronics and there is no associated reduction in high end.
The Page V3 features a 3-way "Mode" switch. Modes 1 and 2 are the same as what was labeled "Highs" position 1 and 2 on the V2 Page. One very small difference is that Mode 2 is just a hair brighter than V2's Highs position 2. On the Page V2 the difference between Highs mode 1 and 2 was very small, so I increased the brightness of Mode 2 just a touch, separating the two modes a bit more and giving a slightly broader tonal range.
There is a new 3rd Mode, which adds a little more gain and increases the mids somewhat. This new mode tightens up the response and feel a little and excells at low gain overdriven tones. Combined with the fact that you can dial in the low end precisely with the new "Lows" pot, Mode 3 provides a richer, slightly more driven low gain overdrive tone with excellent pick responsivness.
V2 FeaturesThe Page V2 features a low-cut switch with two positions. This allows the low end to be reduced, which can be useful when pushing an amplifier or another pedal into overdrive, as it helps the tone stay tight and defined. It can also be useful with bass heavy guitars, or for players who use the neck pickup a lot. Alternatively with the switch set to the right, the low end will be the same as on the original Page.
In addition the mode switch now features two positions instead of three. Positions 1 and 2 are the same as on the V1 Page. However, position 3 (bass boost) has been eliminated on the new V2, as this amount of bass was generally excessive for a boost/low gain OD pedal.
V1 OverviewThe Kingsley Page is a hand-wired tube boost pedal featuring a 12ax7 tube running at high voltage. Suitable for use as a clean or slightly driven boost, the Page also excels at pushing an amp or pedal into overdrive. In addition it produces excellent overdrive and distortion itself when pushed with another boost pedal. The 9VDC power supply (provided) is converted to both 6.3VDC for the tube heaters and 250VDC for the tube plates.
V1 FeaturesWith controls for gain, volume and tone, as well as a 3-way mode switch, the Page is a very versatile boost. The mode switch provides mid-boost, bright boost and fat boost modes, while the tone control rolls off top end as it is rotated counter-clockwise. The gain control allows the first gain stage to push the second gain stage for a mild break-up that sounds very similar to a good tube amp turned up to the point where it just starts to clip, producing a very touch-sensitive clean to overdrive response.
Measurements: 3 7/8” wide x 4 ¾” deep x 2.56" tall
Power requirements: 9VDC @ 500mA, center negative, 2.1mm jack
Weight: 1.27 lbs (575g)
Check out the Page on "That Pedal Show" (August 2016):
....and December 2016:
Video ClipsPage Demo
Page (regular)