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Xotic Effects USA Preamp Custom Shop

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Elevate your guitar's voice with the Xotic Effects USA Preamp Custom Shop pedal, a must-have for any gigging musician or studio enthusiast seeking that perfect blend of tone shaping and overdrive. Building upon the renowned BB-Preamp design, this custom shop edition introduces a powerful mid boost feature, granting you the flexibility to carve out your own signature sound. Whether you're looking to add a touch of grit or a full-throated roar, the Preamp Custom Shop delivers with precision.

The pedal's intuitive controls allow for seamless adjustments, ensuring that you can dial in the perfect amount of overdrive and sustain, tailored specifically to your needs. The true bypass switching guarantees your original tone remains uncolored when the pedal is not in use, providing a clean slate for your sonic explorations.

Crafted with the discerning musician in mind, Xotic Effects continues to uphold its legacy of high-quality, boutique pedals with this versatile and dynamic stompbox. From subtle warmth to aggressive punch, the Preamp Custom Shop is your ticket to unlocking new dimensions in your guitar's voice.

Key Features:

Overdrive/compressor pedal based on the popular BB-Preamp
Mid boost knob adds up to +12dB of upper-mid boost
True bypass switching for uncolored tone when disengaged
Handcrafted quality from Xotic's Custom Shop

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The Xotic Effects USA Preamp Custom Shop contains a literal tube, which can generate heat but is generally safe with typical on-off cycling.
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Owners note that the builder in Japan offers responsive repair and replacement services, though the repair process might be lengthy.
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Users often utilize it as an 'always-on' pedal, suggesting it excels in enhancing overall tone rather than just providing overdrive or distortion.
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A user mentioned using it in conjunction with a tube amp, which adds a "super tubey" character, indicating its compatibility with tube amplification for a richer sound.
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Keith Urban

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A custom shop version of the BB preamp can be seen at 23:38 of this "Rig Rundown" with Premier Guitar. The regular BB preamp is shown at 23:49.

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