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Acorn Amplifiers Solid State Preamp Pedal

$179.99 to $299.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Acorn Amplifiers

$299.00

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$299.00

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$179.99

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Average Price: $259

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$176+

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Unleash the power of vintage tones with the Acorn Amplifiers Solid State Preamp Pedal, a studio secret that brings wiry and aggressive sounds to your pedalboard. Born from a low-wattage amp beloved by studio legends, this pedal is more than just a preamp—it's a complete 10-watt solid-state amplifier tucked into a compact 1590BB enclosure. With the authentic TDA series class-AB power amp device, expect an unparalleled reproduction of the original amp's character, offering everything from crisp, bright cleans to searing, high-gain distortion.

Versatility is at the heart of this pedal. The Solid State Preamp Pedal features two separate output jacks, allowing you to use it as a preamp within your pedal chain or as a standalone amplifier, driving a speaker cabinet. The pedal's intuitive controls, including a 3-band EQ and dual footswitchable tone modes—Normal and Saturation—give you ultimate command over your sound. A toggle switch offers additional tonal flexibility by letting you decide where to send the output signal in the circuit path. Whether you're tracking in the studio or performing live, the bi-color LED indicator ensures you know exactly which mode you're in, with green for Normal and red for Saturation.

Key Features:

True 10-watt solid-state amplifier circuit (preamp and power amp)
Low, Mid, & High frequency controls for precise tonal shaping
Dual output jacks for flexible use with speaker cabs or pedalboards
Two footswitchable tone modes: Normal and Saturation
Toggle switch for signal path selection and a mute switch for studio use
Bi-color LED indicator for mode clarity
True bypass design, powered by 18VDC
Low current draw for efficient power use

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Acorn Amplifiers unveils slimmed-down Solid State preamp pedal, the company's latest take on Josh Homme's "secret weapon" Peavey Decade amp | Guitar World

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The Acorn Amplifiers Solid State Preamp Pedal presents a compact, affordable homage to the Peavey Decade amp, boasting foot-switchable Normal and Saturated channels for versatile tones. While it delivers impressive aggressive gain and a useful Thick switch for added low-end, the absence of power amp circuitry and its lower price point hint at a compromise in depth compared to its larger predecessor. Additionally, ongoing debates about the true tonal secrets behind Homme's sound cast a shadow on its pedigree. For those seeking budget-friendly options, this pedal might fit the bill, but high expectations should be tempered by its limitations.

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