Pete Cornish P-2 Distortion 2005

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This 2005 Pete Cornish P-2 is a rare opportunity to own one of the most respected distortion pedals ever built. Hand-wired in the UK by Pete Cornish—legendary effects designer for David Gilmour, Brian May, Trey Anastasio, and countless others—the P-2 delivers the harmonically rich, sustaining distortion that has earned Cornish pedals a cult following among tone purists.

This example is from 2005 and has been hiding out in a collection of amazing pedals that we've had the good fortune to have access to.  It is in near mint condition and has never been opened - the warranty seals are still in place.

Built like military equipment and voiced with unmatched precision, the P-2 combines fuzz-like saturation with smooth distortion compression, making it equally at home for soaring leads, chunky rhythm work, or Gilmour-style sustain.

Players consistently praise the P-2’s tone and clarity: “The best sustaining distortion ever made” (The Gear Page), “Cuts through the mix without harshness” (Reddit r/Guitar), “Cornish pedals sound alive, even at low gain” (Harmony Central), “Zero noise—studio-grade tone shaping” (Ultimate Guitar), and “Worth every penny for the build quality alone” (MyLesPaul Forum).

Pete Cornish has supplied effects systems to iconic players including David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, and Lou Reed. The P-2 is one of his most sought-after circuits, known for its reliability, musicality, and unmistakable feel.

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