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Description

Unleash a world of iconic rock tones with the Acorn Amplifiers Solid State Preamplifier, a versatile tool designed for guitarists, bassists, and even adventurous vocalists. Drawing inspiration from the legendary sounds of the past four decades, this pedal transforms your setup into a powerhouse of wiry and aggressive tones. Compact yet potent, the Solid State Preamplifier offers two foot-switchable tone channels—‘normal’ for pristine, clean drive and ‘saturated’ for intense, gritty gain. With the addition of a ‘thick’ switch, you can inject heavy low-end and added gain into your signal, making this pedal a formidable studio ally.

Housed in a pedalboard-friendly 1590B aluminum enclosure, this preamp is not only easy to integrate into your setup but also a cost-effective alternative to the original Acorn Solid State Amp/Preamp. True bypass ensures your tone remains uncolored when the pedal is disengaged, while its low power consumption makes it an efficient companion for any gig or recording session.

Key Features:

  • Two foot-switchable tone channels: ‘normal’ and ‘saturated’
  • ‘Thick’ switch for added low end and gain
  • Compact 1590B aluminum enclosure
  • True bypass circuitry
  • Operates on 9-18VDC, consuming less than 100mA
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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 is a compact and cost-effective nod to the Peavey Decade's iconic tones, made famous by Josh Homme. This pedal offers foot-switchable Normal and Saturated channels, delivering both clean and gain-heavy sounds. The handy "Thick" switch adds more low-end and gain, while a three-band EQ allows for fine-tuning. However, it lacks the power amp circuitry of its predecessor, which might limit its versatility. At $179, it's a wallet-friendly option for those seeking a slice of QOTSA magic, but its lineage as a "secret weapon" remains debated.

Acorn Amps Launches Dual Channel Preamp Device - Premier Guitar

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