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Description

Unleash the legendary "Brown sound" with the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3, a compact yet powerful preamp pedal designed for electric guitar enthusiasts who crave the authentic warmth of a tube amp. This pocket-sized powerhouse promises a rich and versatile tonal palette, allowing you to dial in everything from smooth cleans to gritty overdrives with ease. The 3-band EQ ensures precise tone shaping, while the intuitive controls for volume, gain, bass, mid, and treble offer endless sonic possibilities.

Housed in a robust metal casing, the Micro PreAMP 005 is built for the rigors of the road, while its true bypass design guarantees a pristine signal path when the pedal is not in use. The CH/CAB switch adds another layer of versatility, enabling seamless transitions between channels and activating the speaker simulation for direct recording or performance through a PA system.

Whether you're practicing at home or playing on stage, the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 is your ticket to iconic tones in a modern guise. With its compact dimensions, this pedal fits snugly on any pedalboard, making it an essential addition to your gear collection.

Key Features:

  • Authentic tube amp sound with "Brown sound" characteristics
  • 3-band EQ for detailed tone shaping
  • True bypass for uncolored signal integrity
  • Controls for volume, gain, bass, mid, and treble
  • CH/CAB switch for channel selection and speaker simulation
  • Sturdy metal housing and compact design
  • 6.3 mm mono jack input/output
  • Power supply via 9V DC adapter (not included) with 220 mA consumption

Product specs

Available since April 2017
Effect Types Preamp

FAQs

What amplifier is the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 based on?

The Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 is based on the iconic Peavey 5150 amplifier, known for its high-gain tones and versatility, particularly favored by rock and metal guitarists.

Does the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 include a built-in cabinet simulation?

Yes, the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 includes an integrated speaker cabinet simulation, allowing you to connect directly to a PA system or recording interface without needing a separate cabinet.

Can the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 be used with both electric guitar and bass?

While primarily designed for electric guitar, the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 can also be used with bass guitars, though tonal preferences may vary based on the player's style and genre.

What power supply is required for the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3?

The Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a negative center, typically drawing around 300mA of current.

How many channels does the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 offer?

The Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 offers dual channels, providing both clean and overdrive/distortion tones for greater versatility in sound shaping.

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Mooer Micro Preamp Series Fifty Fifty 3 Sound Demo (no talking)

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Mooer Micro Preamp Series Fifty Fifty 3 Sound Demo (no talking)

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Muztek Music Supply

Reviews

PROS

  • Compact and lightweight, ideal for gigging and touring

  • Harmonic-rich gain, ideal for high-gain needs

  • Cab-sim feature enables direct amp integration or recording

  • Performs well with additional effects like BBE Sonic Stomp

  • Comparable to high-end amp profiles, like a 5150iii

  • Versatile for classic rock to hard rock recording requirements

  • Enhances direct guitar tracks with realistic amp sound

  • Complements well with Mooer Radar for expanded cab IR options

CONS

  • Lacks a presence control for tone shaping

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3.

Features and functionality

  • The ability to switch off the built-in cab sim adds flexibility, allowing users to choose their own IRs for recording.

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  • The Flamma FS06 Preamp offers seven models, including Mesa Boogie MARK V and Friedman BE-100, and is noted for potentially using Mooer algorithms, offering diverse tones in one unit.

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  • The Mooer Micro Preamp 005 can be swapped with the 001 for a mid-rich, fuzzy bass sound, highlighting its versatility across different instruments.

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Comparisons

  • Some owners prefer the 016 (Engl Fireball) and 017 (Mesa Mark IV) models for more forward-sounding tones compared to the 005.

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  • The Mooer 005 is preferred over the Mooer 009 for both clean and drive tones, offering a more satisfying overall sound according to some users.

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Value and pricing

  • One owner purchased the 005 used at half the retail price, highlighting its significant bang for the buck.

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Use cases and applications

  • The 005 is favored for chugging riff tones and lead tones, although some prefer external IRs for recording sessions.

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  • Cradle of Filth guitarists use the Mooer 005 paired with a Mooer Radar set on a Soldano CAB for live performances, highlighting its suitability for professional metal setups.

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  • The Mooer Micro Preamp 005 is capable of contributing to a Royal Blood-inspired setup, effectively recreating their distinct sound when paired with the right gear.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Using colored tapes to label DC cables on a pedalboard simplifies signal path changes, especially when using a daisy chain with a Strymon Ojai R30.

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User experience

  • Users experienced an improvement in managing chaotic pedalboard setups by color-coding connections, enhancing ease of use and organization.

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Incredible value for money, affordable, small and light, with great tone!

Leave your expensive, heavy, huge equipment at home and rehearse, gig, tour with this little beast!

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See how Ola Englund uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Ola Englund

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers

Six Feet Under

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At 0:30 the screen shows and you can hear the Mooer 005.

See how Gary Holt uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Gary Holt

Guitarist

Slayer

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garyholt_official's profile picture garyholt_official Verified Guitar players!!!! What you are looking at here is the gear of the year. This little pocket sized preamp by @mooeraudio is literally, a 5150 that fits in your pocket. I would gig anywhere anytime with this alone. Crushing. They make many others, suited to many different amp styles, but holy shit this thing rages.

See how jomal linao uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

jomal linao

Guitarist

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In this video you can see jomal using his mew favorite pedal the mooer fifty fifty 3 aka the mooer brown sound 005

See how Tracii Guns uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Tracii Guns

Guitarist

Guns N' Roses

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Verified via guitarworld

What was your main guitar setup on the new record? —Anders Roil

The new record is pretty specific. The brass tacks in the amplification for the heavy stuff was a Bugera 1960, which is basically a plexi clone, into a Marshall basketweave cab with 30-watt Greenbacks. And the amp was set up basically clean—big and loud and not much distortion. Then, for most of the rhythm tracks, particularly the doubled rhythm tracks, I used Mooer pedals. I had 10 of their preamps, and the one I ended up using for the rhythm was something called a UK Gold, which is basically like a JCM 900 preamp. For lead tracks I used a Mooer that was like a 5150 preamp...

Me: Jic, this was when Mooer had only released the initial 10.

See how Eddie Warboy uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Eddie Warboy

Guitarist

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En el video muestra los preamplificadores que usa, entre ellos se encuentra el Mooer 005. En el minuto 4:40 se puede ver como lo sujeta y posteriormente pasa a realizar una prueba de sonido, emulando el amplificador peavey 5150,

See how Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda

Guitarist

Cradle of Filth

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Marek talks us through his Mooer 005 settings (17:11)

See how Andy Sneap uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Andy Sneap

Guitarist, Composer

Judas Priest

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Andy Sneap showcases the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 on his Instagram, describing it as his new live backup and praising its performance with a Marshall power amp.

See how Rich Ward uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Rich Ward

Guitarist

Fozzy

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In an Instagram post by Rich Ward, the Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3 can be seen among his collection of pedals, indicating his use of this amp and cabinet simulator.

See how Richard Shaw uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Richard Shaw

Guitarist

Cradle of Filth

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Verified via YouTube

In this video Richard explains why he switched from Kempers to Mooer 005 pre-amps for touring (2:09) and talks through his settings (15:33)

See how Andreas Nilsson uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Andreas Nilsson

Guitarist

Naglfar

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Seen on his pedalboard in the Instagram post.

See how Sebastian Levermann uses Mooer Micro PreAMP 005 Fifty-Fifty 3

Sebastian Levermann

Singer, Guitarist

Orden Ogan

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Verified via Greenman-studios

GUITAR // BASS_ _EVH 5150 III (50 Watt) HEAD _ENGL POWERBALL _ENGL 2×12 CAB _MESA BOOGIE RECTIFIER 4×12 CAB _LANEY vintage 4×12 CAB _MARSHALL vintage 1×12 CAB _KEMPER PROFILING AMP _TWO NOTES TORPEDO RELOAD _TECH 21 SANS AMP BASS DRIVER _EDEN WTDI _LTD VIPER 1000 DELUXE (EMG 81) _DIGITECH WHAMMY _MORLEY MARK TREMONTI WAHWAH _MAXON OD-820 OVERDRIVE PRO _DVK HAIRBALL _BOSS GX700 _BEHRINGER HM300 _LINE 6 POD X3 _MOOER 005 _MOOER Radar

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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