I got this in part-exchange for my first rackmount preamp, a Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp. Truth be told, the retailer never charged me the balance on the transaction so I got what I regard as probably the finest tube guitar preamp ever made for the equivalent of about £150!
It has three channels, each with its own controls. The clean channels is modelled on a vintage Fender, but has much more depth and lustre – the best clean sound I know. (Of course I’ve modelled it in the Axe-FX). The crunch sound is pure Keef and the lead sound sings nicely but benefits from a bit of outboard post-EQ.
It’s got a cool retro look and is still well-supported by Aspen Pittman’s excellent Groove Tubes company.
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