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Kingsley Maiden Valve Preamplifier V2

Kingsley Maiden Valve Preamplifier V2

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The Maiden is a tube preamplifier in a pedal format. It is suitable for running directly into a power amplifier, running into the effects return of an amplifier’s effects loop, recording direct when combined with a cabinet/power amp simulator or for use as a booster/second clean sound when plugged into the front end of another guitar amplifier.

There are two models available: the Maiden BF, inspired by the classic Fender blackface design and the Maiden D, based on the clean channel of a Dumble ODS type amplifier. These preamplifiers are primarily about clean tones but can also be set for edge of breakup sounds.

The single Tungsol 12AX7 runs at high voltage for a full, rich and dynamic tube sound. The 9VDC power supply (provided) is converted to both 6VDC for the tube heaters and 275VDC for the tube plates.

Measurements: 3 7/8” wide x 4 ¾” deep x 2.56" tall
Power requirements: 9VDC @ 500mA, center negative, 2.1mm jack
Weight: 1.27 lbs (575g)

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3 Amazing Amps Instead Of Only 2

As a life-long musician, my quest for "that sound" never quits. Of course, "that sound" changes along with me making it a never ending quest.

My journey has taken me all over the place and I'm sure I will never be completely satisfied but I am as close as I've ever been.

My current collection of tone machines gives me an amazing ability to dial in just about every tone I could possibly want and the Kingsley Maiden is one of the most important pedals I've ever had.

I run a stereo rig with 2 amazing amps, an orange th30 and a fuchs ODS. With these 2 amps I have a versatile and pristine array of tone. I run the Kingsley Maiden through the effects loops and the result is something quite amazing. By bypassing the pre-amp and eq of the amps, the kingsley gives me an entirely different sounding amp that closely models the legendary Dumble amp.

With my GigRig G2 I can send the maiden to either of my 2 amps or even both at the same time and this has literally opened up a completely distinct sound that is just like adding a 3rd and even a 4th amp to my rig.

The clean sounds using nothing but the maiden are astounding but running it along with any other combination of pedals is like owning and running dual, stereo rigs.

I have saved myself several thousand dollars with this discovery and no longer need to search for an amp that can play nice with my current collection.

Yes, it's an expensive pedal but it is an amazingly cheap amp which is exactly what I wanted.

My recommendation is to order yours today as you will have to wait a while for it.

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Joey Landreth

Singer, Guitarist

The Bros. Landreth

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Visible in this February 3, 2020 Instagram post.

Tim Pierce

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Bon Jovi

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Guitarist Tim Pierce confirms that he uses the Kingsley Amplification Maiden V2 as a backup preamp during gigs in case his main amplifier fails. This information is supported by a video on the "Tim Pierce Guitar" YouTube channel, where a close-up of the pedal is visible at the 56-second mark.