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Description

Unleash the power of your guitar with the Salvation Mods Chupacabra, a guitar preamp that captures the essence of high-gain amplifiers with precision and versatility. Designed for guitarists who crave both modern and vintage tones, this preamp is inspired by the legendary high-gain sounds of the 1980s and 1990s. Its all-tube circuitry ensures warmth and dynamic response, providing a rich tonal palette that is both aggressive and articulate. Whether you’re playing thrash metal or classic rock, the Chupacabra offers unparalleled adaptability without compromising your instrument’s natural sound.

The Chupacabra is equipped with a straightforward interface that allows you to dial in your preferred settings with ease. The intuitive control layout includes gain, bass, middle, treble, and presence knobs, enabling precise sound shaping for any performance or recording session. With its rugged construction and reliable performance, it's an ideal companion for both studio use and live gigs.

This preamp stands out with its ability to deliver authentic tube distortion that maintains clarity even at high gain levels. Whether you're looking to push your amplifier to its limits or simply enhance your existing setup, the Chupacabra is a versatile tool that supports your creative exploration.

Key Features:

  • All-tube circuitry for authentic sound
  • High-gain versatility inspired by 80s and 90s amplifiers
  • Intuitive control layout with gain, bass, middle, treble, and presence knobs
  • Rugged construction for reliable performance on stage and in the studio
  • Delivers warm, dynamic, and articulate tones suitable for a wide range of genres
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Chupacabra Spills Guts

It is a very aggressive high gain module. Upgraded from the classic Salvation 1666 mod, it’s versatility expanded and tone tuned to perfection. This module is ultra versatile, you can play everything from blues rock to death metal with this thing. Articulation, versatility and power - this is shortest possible description of the Salvation Mods Chupacabra.

Features: •Noise gate switch •CLAWS changes gain structure: crunch - Hi gain - Extra hi-gain •GROWL changes upper mids - from left to right : Classic (marshallesque mids), open (scoopier tone, similar voicing to some Engl amps), Thick (Rectoish growling mids)

Suitable donors: Super V, Tweed, JTM, Brahma, Plexi, Top Boost, SL+, Mr. Scary, KH-2, KH-3, 1086, Super Plexi, Modern, Ultra Lead, Ultra, Ultra XL

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