DOD Fet Preamp 210
The DOD 210 Fet Preamp is a compact pedal that uses a field-effect transistor circuit to provide a clean, transparent boost or overdrive-like coloration. Its single Gain control adjusts the amount of preamp drive, ranging from a subtle level boost to a more saturated, compressed tone as the control is increased. A separate Level control sets the overall output volume, allowing the pedal to push an amplifier's front end harder or to match bypassed volume. The pedal operates with a standard 9-volt DC power supply and features a true bypass footswitch that routes the signal directly to the output when disengaged, preserving the guitar's uncolored tone. The enclosure is a sturdy metal chassis with top-mounted input and output jacks, making it pedalboard-friendly. The FET-based circuit imparts a slight harmonic richness and dynamic response that reacts to picking attack, distinguishing it from purely solid-state or op-amp-based designs.
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User Reviews of the DOD Fet Preamp 210
- Submitted by Rob2 from United Kingdom (40 points) on Oct 7, 2003
- This thing is basically a booster pedal. It's got lots and lots of gain on tap and it's potentially very loud and useful. Put first in an effects chain it makes my other distortion pedals scream like they are being fried in hot grease. It is also very useful for boosting the weak output of my MXR Blue Box into something much more useable. I would have liked to have seen a switch to turn it on and off but it's so cheap I don't mind too much.
- Good Points: Lots of volume, makes other pedals much more distorted and nasty sounding. Very durable case, battery lasts a long time. Dead cheap.
- Bad Points: No footswitch, have to use a screwdriver to open it to change the battery. No AC socket.
- Price Paid: US$10.00
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