The PRE-Q V2 is a handwired tube preamp in a pedalboard-friendly package. It uses a pair of 12AX7s and a custom Cinemag inductor to power an Ampeg-style midrange circuit that boosts or cuts 300 Hz / 1 kHz / 3 kHz. It also has an active Baxandall EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass) and a footswitchable Vintage Console Boost (our take on the Zvex Super Hard On).

Features: Alpha pots, Switchcraft jacks, Gorva switches, included 12 V DC, 2 A adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm) that steps up to ~250 V inside the pedal. Controls: Top row — Treble, Bass. Bottom row — Boost, Middle, Volume. Size: 7 x 7 x 3 in (with knobs and tubes).

Currently taking orders for a 4/1 ship date. Available colors are raw aluminum (pictured), Black Pearl (1) and Root Beer (2). I will update these as they change, and reach to confirm your color choice when I receive your order.

International buyers welcome! Please select “international shipping” at checkout. For more information on international shipping, click here.

“Just had my first band practice using it a couple of days ago.  It totally sounded like I was still running my VT-22! I think the low end may even be a bit tighter than the VT-22.  I’m very happy with it.” -BH

“Was just using with my Princeton Reverb and it sounds killer! Fenders have a natural mid-scoop to them, and having something like the PRE-Q to dial in the mids is super useful.” -DR

“I absolutely love them! Some of the best pedals I’ve ever owned. “-BL, on his PRE-Q & Vintage Console Boost

“The [PRE-Q V1 & 2] have been so much fun, and they’ve been part of my regular setup since you sent them. I actually use a Kemper a lot, and I have it in front of that to make everything a bit more analog ;)” -ES

“The PRE-Q has a really wide ‘edge of break up’ which I find particularly useful and uncommon… on most amps this is a narrow spot on the volume control, on the PRE-Q you have some range on the edge.” -JF