SolidGoldFX Unveils the Beta-V Bass Preamp Pedal
SolidGoldFX has revamped one of their bass pedal offerings with the Beta-V, which they call a preamp that kicks. The Beta was their first bass-specific pedal, and the latest edition continues the model’s take on capturing the warmth and grit of vintage tube amps.
Its 2023 update adds a three-position toggle switch to the low-pass filter. The center position bypasses it, while the two other positions offer either a mid-scoop or a mid bump. The Drive control has also been revamped to accommodate lower gain situations or hotter bass signals.
“Most importantly, the BETA-V sports an active 2-band post gain EQ allowing you to boost or cut your highs and lows with a flat response in the center,” the company states. “Dialing in anything from punchy overdriven Lemmy tones to the fattest, deepest soul-shaking dub is only a few knob twists away. Complete with top-mounted jacks, soft touch, true bypass switching, and 9-18 V DC operations, the BETA-V is a true thump machine, ready to rock your world.”
Hear the pedal in this review from Bass The World:
The SolidGoldFX Beta-V is available now for $199.
SolidGoldFX Beta-V Bass Preamp Pedal Features:
| Bass Preamp and Overdrive effects pedal |
| Designed to capture the warmth and grit of vintage tube amps |
| Low-Pass filter with 2 settings either mid bump or scoop |
| Drive control, from mild grit to warm overdrive |
| Active 2-band post-Gain EQ |
| True-Bypass switching |
| Hand-made in Montreal, Canada |
| Powered by a regular 9-18 V DC PSU |
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