The BPC Silverface Overdrive Pedal is an overdrive from British Pedal Company (BPC) built around an early 70s voicing with Dumble-style clipping. The maker describes the circuit as giving natural, valve-like clipping with a smooth, harmonically complex sound, synonymous with the Dumble signature tone1. It is part of a range the company introduced in two variations, Silverface and Blackface, based on the Dumble Overdrive Special2.
Sound and circuit
British Pedal Company positions the Silverface as inspired by the early 70's sound, and describes it as touch sensitive and gainy, with more of a low mid focus which can be adjusted with the Depth control1. The clipping is meant to be natural and valve-like rather than hard-edged, in the manner associated with the Dumble Overdrive Special amplifiers the range references12.
The Silverface is one of two variations in the company's Dumble Overdrive Special range, the other being the Blackface2. For context on how it sits among overdrives generally, see the site's Overdrive Pedals page, or the Boss SD-1 vs Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer comparison for two of the most common drive alternatives.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of overdrive1 |
| Volume | Sets the output level1 |
| Tone | Shapes the treble response1 |
| Depth | Adjusts the low-mid focus of the sound1 |
Power
The pedal runs on a 9V battery, or on a 9 to 18V DC power supply, which the maker notes can be used for more headroom1. An LED indicator shows when the effect is on1.
The maker's price is given in pounds sterling, £329.00 GBP, on its product page as of 26 October 20261. No US dollar price is given.
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Sources (2)
- BPC Silverface Overdrive Pedal, britishpedalcompany.com
- Dumble - The Art of Electronics, British Pedal Company, 2022
