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Revolutionizing guitar recording and live shows with an ultra-compact design Tube Amp Emulation.

The new DIRTY BOY preamp, is powered by T.A.E. technology (proprietary tube amp. emulation developed by Danny Gomez, engineer, musical director and session guitarist). Based on the classic amplifier designed by Alex Saraceno and used by legendary Blues Saraceno, DIRTY BOY is a fully analog amplifier simulator for LINE connection, a highly detailed preamp to your amp´s FX LOOP, or even an impressive tube-sounding booster/overdrive to your amp´s INPUT.

Feat:

  • Powered by T.A.E. technology
  • Variac simulator
  • Preamp Output
  • Speaker Emulated Output (closed-back w/ 4 x 12 “Greenback”)

Specs:

  • Input impedance: 1 MOhms.
  • Output Impedance: 6.5 KOhms.
  • Power supply: 9V external AC-DC adaptor (CENTER NEGATIVE)
  • Dimensions (mm): 120 x 90 x 50 
  • Weight: 400gr.

Developed by Danny Gomez and Pablo Díaz de Rada, and handcrafted in Europe, T.A.E. technology revolutionizes guitar recording and live shows in an ultra-compact design with amazing results. Used on pedalboards and studios worldwide by some of the finest players and producers. Available to guitarists and bassists needing both a professional alternative to their amplifiers and/or a responsive backup to their regular rig on an ultra-lightweight package with a real analog experience.

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Timmy Hemsen

nice pedal two tumbs

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Toshimasa Yamada
Excellent preamp

Connecting to the external input of a small 15W amp and you can get a natural overdrive and appropriate compression of a tube amp. It may feel similar to a Marshall JCM800 with a Strat or Les Paul, but it's smarter. Each string rings glossy in chords. It really matches rhythmic riffs like of Blue Saraceno. Adding an overdrive pedal, you can make a sound like Eric Johnson. I think the best matching is with a Les Paul, but by carefully adjusting not only the gain but also the tone and level, you can make a wide range of over drive according to a pick-up power. The effect of the variac may seem slight, but it has a very important role in adjusting the nuances of over drive. However, even if the maximum gain, you won't get the sound of a modern high-gain amp. It may not a kind of catchy preamp, but if you like playing guitar and like Blues Saraceno music, I think it's worth experiencing this preamp. Also, basic quality as a product is no problem. Excellent.