Guyatone Pre Amp A1
The Guyatone A1 Pre Amp is a compact overdrive pedal that functions as a preamp stage, shaping the guitar signal before it reaches an amplifier. Its primary control adjusts the amount of gain, which increases harmonic saturation and compression as it is turned up, producing a warmer, more distorted tone. A separate level control sets the output volume, allowing the pedal to boost the signal for solos or to drive the amp harder without adding excessive dirt. The pedal is housed in a small, durable metal enclosure typical of Guyatone's compact series, with a single footswitch for engaging or bypassing the effect. It operates on a standard 9V battery or an optional DC power supply, making it suitable for pedalboards where space is limited. The A1 is designed to be used with electric guitar, but its preamp characteristics can also shape other instruments with pickups when run through an amplifier or recording interface.
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User Reviews of the Guyatone Pre Amp A1
- Submitted by keitetsu from ichikawa (2 points) on May 4, 2004
- A1 is one of the most important device for my sound work.
- Good Points: input impedance: 10M ohm
- Bad Points: 1. output impedance: 10k ohm 2. Production end (1993) Now I make similar pre-amp by my hand.
- Price Paid: US$40.00
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