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Synergy Amps Friedman Brown Eye Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Friedman Brown Eye Two Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp

Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp

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Ampeg SGT DI Preamp Pedal

Ampeg SGT DI Preamp Pedal

£359.00 £481.00
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Solar Guitars Chug High Gain Preamp Pedal

Solar Guitars Chug High Gain Preamp Pedal

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MXR Bass D.I. M80 Preamp

MXR Bass D.I. M80 Preamp

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Ampeg Classic Preamp

Ampeg Classic Preamp

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Two Notes ReVolt Guitar Analog Amp Simulator Preamp Pedal

Two Notes ReVolt Guitar Analog Amp Simulator Preamp Pedal

£299.00 £349.00
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Laney DB-PRE Digbeth Bass Guitar Preamp Pedal

Laney DB-PRE Digbeth Bass Guitar Preamp Pedal

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BOSS AD-10 Acoustic Preamp

BOSS AD-10 Acoustic Preamp

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£349.00 £389.00
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BOSS AD-2 Acoustic Preamp

BOSS AD-2 Acoustic Preamp

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Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp

Dunlop EP101 Echoplex Preamp

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£139.00 £159.99
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Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

£285.00 £325.00
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Ampeg SCR-DI Bass Preamp and DI with Scrambler Overdrive

Ampeg SCR-DI Bass Preamp and DI with Scrambler Overdrive

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Dod 250 Preamp Overdrive Pedal

Dod 250 Preamp Overdrive Pedal

£99.00
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Synergy Amps Peavey 6505 Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Peavey 6505 Preamp Module

£399.00
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Cornerstone Gladio SC Single Channel Preamp Pedal

Cornerstone Gladio SC Single Channel Preamp Pedal

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£249.00
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MXR M81 Bass Preamp

MXR M81 Bass Preamp

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Synergy Amps IICP 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps IICP 2 Channel Preamp Module

£429.00
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Two Notes ReVolt Bass Analog Amp Simulator Preamp

Two Notes ReVolt Bass Analog Amp Simulator Preamp

£299.00
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Ibanez PTPRE Pentatone Preamp

Ibanez PTPRE Pentatone Preamp

£169.00 £179.00
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Synergy Amps Steve Vai Signature 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Steve Vai Signature 2 Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Presonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp/DI Box

Presonus TubePre V2 Tube Preamp/DI Box

£115.00 £129.00
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Synergy Amps SYN-1 Guitar Preamp

Synergy Amps SYN-1 Guitar Preamp

£549.00
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Benson Preamp

Benson Preamp

£249.00
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Synergy Amps Soldano SLO Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Soldano SLO Two Channel Preamp Module

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£375.00
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Synergy Amps Fryette Pittbull Ultra Lead 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Fryette Pittbull Ultra Lead 2 Channel Preamp Module

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£379.00
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Synergy Amps Fryette Deliverance 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Fryette Deliverance 2 Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Walrus Audio EB-10 Preamp/EQ/Boost Cream

Walrus Audio EB-10 Preamp/EQ/Boost Cream

£219.00 £235.00
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Synergy Amps BE-DLX Valve Preamp Module

Synergy Amps BE-DLX Valve Preamp Module

£375.00 £399.00
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Tsakalis Audioworks MultiCab MK4 Cabinet Simulator/Preamp

Tsakalis Audioworks MultiCab MK4 Cabinet Simulator/Preamp

£234.99
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Synergy Amps Bogner Uberschall 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Bogner Uberschall 2 Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Synergy Amps Engl Powerball 2 Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Engl Powerball 2 Channel Preamp Module

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Tech 21 Geddy Lee DI-2112 Signature SansAmp Bass Desk-Top Preamp DI

Tech 21 Geddy Lee DI-2112 Signature SansAmp Bass Desk-Top Preamp DI

£349.00 £379.00
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Synergy Amps TDLX Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps TDLX Two Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Synergy Amps OS Preamp Module (Based on Dumble Overdrive Special)

Synergy Amps OS Preamp Module (Based on Dumble Overdrive Special)

£375.00
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Takamine CT4B-II Preamp

Takamine CT4B-II Preamp

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MXR M281 Thump Bass Preamp

MXR M281 Thump Bass Preamp

£149.00 £164.99
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Synergy Amps Diezel VH4 Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Diezel VH4 Two Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Synergy Amps Friedman Hairy Brown Eye Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Friedman Hairy Brown Eye Two Channel Preamp Module

£375.00
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Synergy Amps Friedman Dirty Shirley Two Channel Preamp Module

Synergy Amps Friedman Dirty Shirley Two Channel Preamp Module

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About Preamps

Preamps are an extremely important part of your signal path. In simple terms, they take your guitar's quiet electrical signal and convert it to a line level signal, or one strong enough for further processing and tone shaping without affecting audio quality and keeping a low noise floor. This processed signal is the one that then gets passed along to your power amp and recording equipment.

There are a host of fantastic guitar oriented preamp devices available, from pedals to channel strips to rackmount units, from a wide host of brands including MXR, Victory Amps and Laney among a host of others.

 

Why Do I Need a Preamp?

  • Converts your guitar's weak electrical signal to one strong enough for further processing
  • Many preamps let you fine tune your guitar's tone

Frequently Asked Questions about Preamps

Question: What is a preamp?
A preamp is a device that takes your guitars weak electrical signal, and converts into a signal strong enough for further processing, EQ-ing etc., and for sending to a power amp and loudspeaker. Most guitar amps have a preamp stage built in. Many preamp devices let you shape your tone in unique ways, separate to or instead of your amp.
Question: What do preamps do?
Preamps convert your guitar's weak electrical signal into a signal strong enough for further processing. Many guitar preamps also incorporate more effects and tone-shaping capabilities. Most guitar amps have a preamp stage built in.
Question: Do I really need a preamp?
At some point in your signal chain, yes! The preamp converts your guitar's weak electrical signal to one strong enough for further processing, so you do need it. Many guitar specific preamp devices have other fantastic effects, EQ settings and tone shaping capabilities built in too.