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Markbass Unveils the Mark Vintage Pre Preamp Pedal
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Markbass Unveils the Mark Vintage Pre Preamp Pedal

After previewing it at the NAMM Show earlier this year, Markbass has revealed the full details of the Mark Vintage Pre. A big part of the pedal’s creation came from a suggestion by Marcus Miller, who was looking for a compact recording unit.

EBS Unveils Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp Pedal
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EBS Unveils Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp Pedal

EBS has collaborated with jazz bass legend Stanley Clarke to unveil the EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp. Designed with the double bass in mind, the two-channel preamp operates at a signal level equal to a professional mixing console.

Sunnaudio Introduces Nucleus NU-1 Dual Boost Distortion Pedal
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Sunnaudio Introduces Nucleus NU-1 Dual Boost Distortion Pedal

Sunnaudio has introduced the Nucleus NU-1 Dual Boost Distortion, an analog preamp designed for both bass and guitar. The pedal features a dual boost with high to low gain to go from a clean signal to full distortion.

Hilbish Design Introduces Sunn-Inspired Red Fang Night Destroyer Preamp Pedal
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Hilbish Design Introduces Sunn-Inspired Red Fang Night Destroyer Preamp Pedal

Hilbish Design has teamed up with Red Fang to release a new limited-edition pedal called the Night Destroyer. The unit, limited to 150 units worldwide, is based on the Sunn Beta Series amps the band has used throughout their career.

Hilbish Design Introduces Sol-Invictus Preamp Pedal
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Hilbish Design Introduces Sol-Invictus Preamp Pedal

Hilbish Design has announced the Sol-Invictus Preamp Pedal. Designed for both guitar and bass, the enclosure combines a two-channel preamp, a bi-amp rig, a drive pedal, and direct box. It also takes its cues from some classic heavy-sounding amps.

Arkham Sound Introduces The Oracle Tube Preamp Pedal
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Arkham Sound Introduces The Oracle Tube Preamp Pedal

Arkham Sound has expanded its line of preamps with the Oracle, a tube-driven preamp centered around their full EQ. That includes a James Tonestack with gain, treble, and bass controls as well as a range knob that sweep’s the tonestacks midpoint.

Aguilar Amplification Introduces the DB 925 Bass Preamp Pedal
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Aguilar Amplification Introduces the DB 925 Bass Preamp Pedal

Aguilar Amplification has introduced its first micro pedal with the DB 925 Bass Preamp. Inspired by their DB 924, the new unit is al all-FET preamp with bass and treble boost controls.

MXR Unveils the Thump Bass Preamp Pedal
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MXR Unveils the Thump Bass Preamp Pedal

MXR unveiled the Thump bass preamp at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. Based on the Echoplex preamp, the compact green pedal features a three-band EQ with a mid-frequency knob.

JHS Pedals Introduces Colour Box V2 Preamp Pedal
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JHS Pedals Introduces Colour Box V2 Preamp Pedal

JHS Pedals has revamped one of their preamp pedals with the Colour Box V2. The unit is designed to replicate the “direct-in” sound of recording into a Neve studio console. Building on the original pedal, version two has some upgrades.

Tech 21 Unveils the PSA 2.0 Programmable Pedal
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Tech 21 Unveils the PSA 2.0 Programmable Pedal

Tech 21 is continuing to celebrate its 30th anniversary with the release of the PSA 2.0, which builds upon the original PSA-1 rackmount. Useful for nearly any instrument, the unit has been reimagined into a floor unit.

Tech 21 Unveils the Steve Harris SH1 Signature SansAmp
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Tech 21 Unveils the Steve Harris SH1 Signature SansAmp

Tech 21 has added a new pedal to its signature product line with the Steve Harris SH1 Signature SansAmp. The Iron Maiden bassist worked with the company to come up with a solution for touring with his side project, British Lion.

Trickfish Amplification Introduces the Minnow Bass Preamp Pedal
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Trickfish Amplification Introduces the Minnow Bass Preamp Pedal

Trickfish Amplification has added a new preamp pedal to their lineup called the Minnow. The new bass preamp features the company’s Bullhead EQ section from its larger amplifiers.