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Preamp Pedals

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

Fortin Amplification has released the KALI Preamp/Distortion pedal, the third in its preamp series following the NATAS and MESHUGGAH models. Designed to deliver the sonic character of Fortin’s CALI amp, the KALI pedal channels decades of amp modding heritage, including influences from Jose Arredondo’s pioneering work. It offers a wide…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp

The Peavey Decade Preamp pedal revives the iconic tone of the original 1980s Peavey Decade amplifier, known for its gritty, raw sound that gained a cult following among players seeking unique saturation and edge. This stompbox is a precise recreation of the original circuit, delivering the same character in a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp

New Pedal: DPE Pedals DC-30 EF86 Tube Preeamp

Inspired by hand-wired EF86 tube preamps of the early 1990s, the DBE DC-30 is a modern homage to a circuit that shaped ’90s indie and alternative tones, channeling the distinctive character of these circuits known for their crisp high-end clarity and harmonically rich breakup when pushed to the limit. The EF86 (6267)…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: DPE Pedals DC-30 EF86 Tube Preeamp

Two-notes Opus Cab Sim

Shaped exactly like their very successful C.A.B. M+, the Two-notes Opus takes things a little farther by offering amp simulation on top of DI/cab simulation capabilities, and an Impulse Response system that lets you recreate any real-life cabinet or combo amp you can put your hands on. Opus lets you…Click on the title for more

Two-notes Opus Cab Sim

Benson Germanium Preamp

The Benson Germanium Preamp is a variation on the Portland-based company's pedal that put them on the stompbox map: the Preamp, an overdrive/distortion that slowly conquered the ears of a growing number of guitarists. This Germanium version was built on the experience gathered by Chris Benson while working on the…Click on the title for more

Benson Germanium Preamp

ENGL Fireball IR

The EP635 (aka ENGL Fireball IR) is a compact, feature-packed preamp pedal that captures the high-gain response and tonal character of ENGL’s Fireball amplifier. Designed for versatility, it offers two independent channels, onboard IR loading, and studio-quality headphone output—making it a practical solution for stage, studio, and silent practice. Key…Click on the title for more

ENGL Fireball IR

New Pedal: Colombo Audio The One

Inspired by the rack-mounted Marshall JMP-1 preamp, the Colombo Audio The One aims to make its iconic tones accessible without complex setups. It delivers a practical tonal tool for players seeking vintage-voiced high gain with studio-grade EQ flexibility. Rather than a direct clone, the circuit reimagines the JMP-1’s signature tones—beloved…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Colombo Audio The One

Surfy Industries Surfy-Man Preamp + Tremolo

By what's arguably the pedal company most invested in the real spring pedal format comes the Surfy Industry Surfyman, a preamp + tremolo that replicates the sound of a Brownface amplifier combined with the same circuitry of a Showman amp head with its peculiarly tuned three-way EQ section. A fat…Click on the title for more

Surfy Industries Surfy-Man Preamp + Tremolo

DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp

The new DOD 250 is a faithful reissue of an evergreen classic first released in the early '70s by circuit designer David Oreste Defrancesco (aka, DOD) as an attempt to create a pedal that could deliver a range of tones from boost to slightly saturated to distorted, something few pedals…Click on the title for more

DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp

New Pedal: Great Eastern FX OC201 Preamp Fuzz

Centered around a pair of rare new-old stock Mullard OC201 transistors, the Great Eastern FX OC201 Preamp is a limited edition pedal (printed in only 50 units) that offers a fresh take on the classic two-transistor fuzz circuit (read: Fuzz Face-style). It's the first one in a series called "Obsolete…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Great Eastern FX OC201 Preamp Fuzz

New Pedal: Catalinbread Airstrip Preamp

Hand-built in Portland, Oregon, the Catalinbread Airstrip is a tribute to the legendary custom-built 1972 Trident A-Range console. These consoles relied on discrete transistor circuitry that imparted a signature warmth and character to the signal, and were used on records by iconic British artists such as David Bowie, Elton John,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Catalinbread Airstrip Preamp

Sinvertek N5 MGAT-1 Preamp

The Sinvertek N5 MGAT-1 Preamp is the latest release by a Chinese boutique company that might be the best-kept secret in the pedal realm - in particular for those guitarists who enjoy gain pedals that allow for a variety of tonal options. A Plexi variation to their popular N5+ drive,…Click on the title for more

Sinvertek N5 MGAT-1 Preamp