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[J M Fahey]

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what exactly is a preamp

Started by franklin01

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Replies: 19
Views: 213,336

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by JonnyDeth

So you need a preamp - here are your options

Started by joecool85

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Replies: 38
Views: 244,318

November 29, 2019, 05:44:46 AM
by flester

Preamp volume pot

Started by flester

Replies: 1
Views: 199

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by J M Fahey

Boss GE7 no power

Started by flester

Replies: 2
Views: 221

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by flester

Suggestions for Bass/Guitar preamp to pair with TDA8932B P.A.?

Started by blackcorvo

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Replies: 35
Views: 61,568

July 27, 2026, 01:27:13 AM
by J M Fahey

pot value for signal coming out of tube preamp?

Started by Guitarjunkie

Replies: 1
Views: 1,184

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by phatt

Any love for Digitech ; Multi Effects, Rack units or pedal ?

Started by Diary Of An Axeman

Replies: 3
Views: 25,149

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by Chorch Cluni

Ditto Looper makes loud noise from hell.

Started by Chorch Cluni

Replies: 3
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Methods for limiting input

Started by edvard

Replies: 10
Views: 14,417

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Started by TomCarlos

Replies: 4
Views: 5,437

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by phatt

A $13 pedal and $2 hone steel

Started by saturated

Replies: 4
Views: 6,355

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by smadin

Dynamic clipping threshold control with regulator

Started by teemuk

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Replies: 15
Views: 35,288

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Started by blackcorvo

Replies: 14
Views: 20,126

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Tone Experiments with a cassette recorder

Started by blackcorvo

Replies: 6
Views: 11,752

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Started by Cinefactus

Replies: 5
Views: 15,392

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by J M Fahey

I turbocharged my ADA MP-1

Started by Kaz Kylheku

Replies: 1
Views: 9,379

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by Loudthud

Do you need a low pass filter in your amp?

Started by slimjohnny

Replies: 13
Views: 45,363

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by J M Fahey

Effects switcher - how to prevent engaging two patches?

Started by Miyagi_83

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Replies: 19
Views: 30,373

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by Miyagi_83

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Started by aoresteen

Replies: 4
Views: 13,342

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by aoresteen

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Started by Miyagi_83

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Replies: 27
Views: 45,142

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by Miyagi_83