Top 17+ Preamps for Acoustic Guitars 2021

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1. K&K Trinity Pro Preamp
2. Audio Sprockets ToneDexter Acoustic Preamp
3. Mesa Boogie Rosette Acoustic DI-Preamp
4. Tech 21 QStrip
5. L.R.Baggs Gigpro
6. BBE Acoustimax
7. Boss AD-2
8. Fishman Platinum Stage Analog Preamp
9. Zoom Multi Stomp MS-70 CDR
10. Fishman Aura Spectrum DI
11. Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
12. Ovation OP Pro Studio
13. Artec Edge Z
14. Behringer V-Tone Acoustic ADI21
15. Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer Bundle
16. T-Rex Soulmate Acoustic Bundle
17. Boss AD-2 B-Stock

1. K&K Trinity Pro Preamp

Two-channel preamplifier

• For amplifying a combination of piezo pickup and condenser microphone
• Controls per channel: bass, midrange, treble, gain and volume
• Phase reverse switch for the microphone channel

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2. Audio Sprockets ToneDexter Acoustic Preamp

Effect pedal

• For instruments with a piezo pickup
• Restores the missing corpus sound on an instrument when a piezo pickup is used
• ToneDexter stores WaveMaps from your studio microphone sound, which can be recalled when only the pickup is used
• WaveMaps transform the pickup signal to sound like a microphone – sonorous, resonant and natural
• WaveMaps can be stored with different microphones and positions for each of your instruments
• SD card slot for updates
• Controls: PU Level Trim, Output Level, WaveMap Select, Character Select, Treble, Bass, Notch
• Switch: Phase, Option A/B, DI Fixed/Var
• LED: Input Level, Mute/Tune/Edit
• Boost / edit mode
• Display: LED Display
• Foot-switch: Mute / tune / edit, boost
• Input: 6.3 mm Jack
• Output: 6.3 mm Jack
• Mic input: XLR
• DI Output: XLR
• Headphone output: 6.3 mm Stereo jack
• Effects Loop: 6.3 mm Stereo jack
• Mains adapter connection: Coaxial connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative polarity inside
• Power supply with 9-15 V DC mains adapter
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 160 x 150 x 58 mm
• Includes power supply

Note: Battery operation is not supported.

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3. Mesa Boogie Rosette Acoustic DI-Preamp

DI Box with preamp for acoustic guitars

• Phase switch
• Level Control
• Boost footswitch with variable boost level control
• Variable notch filter: 40 – 500 Hz
• Variable Hi-pass filter: 40 – 200 Hz
• Active 4-band EQ (+/- 12 dB bass, low-mid, high-mid & treble) with selectable low Mids (150 – 1800 Hz) & High Mids (300 – 5000 Hz)
• Separate preamp output volume control
• Tuner Out
• FX loop
• Balanced XLR DI with Level Control and Pre / Post & Ground Lift switch
• Line Level Preamp Out
• Battery or 9 V power supply
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.50 x 14.00 x 20.80 cm
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Made in USA

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4. Tech 21 QStrip

Channel strip / preamp

• High-quality channel strip / preamp for acoustic instruments or bass
• 3 different operational modes
• A very high impedance input handles piezos as well as low impedance signals equally well
• The XLR output is capable of driving power amps and can be lowered to 20 dB to, ex., accommodate mic inputs on mixers
• Jack output can be increased by 10 dB to drive power amps or tube amplifiers
• Phantom power via XLR
• Controls for: volume, low, mid 1, mid 2, high, shift 1, shift 2
• Input: 6.3 mm jack
• Output: 6.3 mm jack or XLR with phantom power
• HPF suppresses unwanted frequencies which can occur with direct connections
• LPF can be used as a speaker simulation
• Power supply via 9V battery or AC adapter (not included)
• Robust metal housing
• Suitable power supply: Thomann NT 0910 art. 409939 (not included)

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5. L.R.Baggs Gigpro

Preamp

• Gain
• Passive 2-Band EQ
• Bass trim control
• Phase inversion
• 9V Phantom power
• With belt clip

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6. BBE Acoustimax

Effects Pedal

• Especially for the revaluation of acoustic instruments
• The Acoustimax performs a phase correction between three frequency bands to compensate for phase and amplitude distortions in the loudspeaker, thus providing more clarity
• 3-band EQ
• Notch filter
• Tuner output
• Line out
• FX
• Pre / Post DI Box
• Ground lift switch
• Phase changeover switch
• Pad switch
• Hard-Wire Bypass
• Incl. 12 Volt AC power supply

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7. Boss AD-2

Effects Pedal

• Preamp for electro-acoustic guitars
• Acoustic Resonance reproduces the complex resonance characteristics of an unamplified tone
• Ambience adds reverberation that is perfectly optimized especially for acoustic guitars
• Notch filter for feedback control
• Controls: Ambience, Acoustic Resonance and Notch
• Power consumption: 55 mA
• Power supplied via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connector – negative polarity inside, not included, corresponding power supply device: Article Nr 409939)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 73 x 59 x 129 mm
• Weight: 450 g

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8. Fishman Platinum Stage Analog Preamp

Fishman Platinum Stage Analog Preamp

• 1 Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
• 1 Amplifier output: 6.3 mm jack
• 1 Balanced DI output with Pre / Post EQ switch and Auto-Ground-Lift
• 17 V Class A Preamp
• 4-Band tone control with sweep-mids and low-frequency filter
• Phase control
• Volume boost switch with volume control
• Dimensions: 143 x 85 x 30 mm
• Matching power supply: Art.409939 (not included)

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9. Zoom Multi Stomp MS-70 CDR

Multi-effects device / pedal

• For electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars
• 86 Effect types from Chorus, Delay and Reverb spheres/types
• Up to 6 effects at the same time
• 50 Memory slots
• Integrated chromatic tuner
• Stereo inputs and stereo outputs
• USB Connection for updates
• EQ with tuned frequency bands for guitars
• EQ with tuned frequency bands for basses
• Weight: 350 grams without batteries
• Operates via 2 x AA / LR6 batteries or optionally available power supply: Zoom AD-16, Article nr. 105835
• Dimensions (L x W x H). 130.3 x 77.5 x 58.5 mm

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10. Fishman Aura Spectrum DI

DI Box

• Highest quality studio microphone simulation with revised AURA technology
• The output of a bridge or soundhole pickup is mixed with one of the many sound images
• 128 Preinstalled AURA sound images for almost any acoustic instrument
• 24-bit A/D/A conversion
• 32-bit internal processing
• Stable, design-oriented metal housing
• Preamp with balanced XLR DI output
• Equipped with volume, blend and image select controls
• 3-Band EQ
• Variable compressor
• Effect loop over FX insert
• Automatic feedback suppression with up to 3 filters and phase switch
• Built-in chromatic tuner with bypass and mute function
• 16 Freely assignable storage spaces
• Images specially adapted to the instrument can be transferred via USB interface from the AURA Image Gallery III software (included)
• Power supply via external DC power supply unit or 9V battery (not included)
• Optional power supply available under article nr 409939
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 134 x 54 x 143 mm

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11. Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

Compact Preamp

• With a built-in effects processor for vocalists with acoustic guitars
• Diverse vocal and guitar effects
• Harmonies with up to 4 voices controlled by the guitar signal or manual key settings
• Looper function with 80 seconds of recording time and the ability to loop guitar and vocals independently
• 50 Favourite settings
• Guitar input
• Mic input (with switchable phantom power and mic sens. control)
• AUX input
• Line output
• XLR output with ground lift
• USB connection
• Footswitch connector
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 217 x 65 x 161 mm
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Power supply via supplied power supply or six AA batteries

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12. Ovation OP Pro Studio

Preamp

• For installation in Ovation guitars
• 3 Band EQ, Drive, Gain, Min Expression controls
• Built-in tuner with mute function
• LED Display
• Includes mount

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13. Artec Edge Z

Preamp for acoustic guitars

• Upper bout version 3-band EQ
• Presence control
• Volume control
• Phase switch
• Built-in tuner with LCD display
• Battery status indicator
• “Inner Clamp System” (no screws required for installation)
• FLIP-HOOD system to change batteries simple and quick
• Requires 9 V battery
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 90 x 56 x 42 mm
• Colour: Black
• Incl. Output jack
• Without pickup

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14. Behringer V-Tone Acoustic ADI21

Analog Modeling PreampNow the coveted “unplugged” sound is super-favorable! You want the naturally warm and present sound of tube amplifiers? The ADI21 is an analog modeling preamp / effect pedal with direct recording output for acoustic guitars.

Its ultra-musical 3-band EQ with tune-able mid-range is ideal for simple feedback suppression and control of hard-sounding piezo pickups. A high input impedance ensures maximum signal repetition and dynamics. You can use the ADI21 either as a direct recording preamp with tubes / microphone simulation or as an active standard DI box. The output is designed as a 6.3 mm mono jack and as a balanced gold-plated XLR connector. A ground lift switch prevents problems with ground loops, the power supply is via a 9 volt battery or a DC adapter (not included).

• Stompbox with DI recording output for acoustic guitars
• Authentic tube and microphone modeling circuitry provides the natural warmth and presence, removed by microphone acoustic guitar in conjunction with a tube amp
• Ultra-musical 3-band EQ with swept mids for accurate feedback control and to eliminate the harsh harmonics of piezo pickups
• Dual DI mode for either direct recording output with tube / microphone simulation or standard active DI box
• Outputs on 6.3mm TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connector
• Ground Lift switch
• Runs on 9 V battery or DC adapter (not included)

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15. Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer Bundle

Bundle offer comprising

Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

• Compact Preamp
• With a built-in effects processor for vocalists with acoustic guitars
• Diverse vocal and guitar effects
• Harmonies with up to 4 voices controlled by the guitar signal or manual key settings
• Looper function with 80 seconds of recording time and the ability to loop guitar and vocals independently
• 50 Favourite settings
• Guitar input
• Mic input (with switchable phantom power and mic sens. control)
• AUX input
• Line output
• XLR output with ground lift
• USB connection
• Footswitch connector
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 217 x 65 x 161 mm
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Power supply via supplied power supply or six AA batteries

Gator Multi-FX Bag 1110

• Mixer Bag
• Material: Nylon
• Foam padded
• Carrying strap
• EXternal dimensions: Approx. 305 x 280 x 120 mm
• Internal dimensions: 285 x 260 x 107 mm

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16. T-Rex Soulmate Acoustic Bundle

Bundle offer comprising:

• Thon Pedal Case for T-Rex Soulmate
• T-Rex Soulmate Acoustic

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17. Boss AD-2 B-Stock

Effects Pedal

• Preamp for electro-acoustic guitars
• Acoustic Resonance reproduces the complex resonance characteristics of an unamplified tone
• Ambience adds reverberation that is perfectly optimized especially for acoustic guitars
• Notch filter for feedback control
• Controls: Ambience, Acoustic Resonance and Notch
• Power consumption: 55 mA
• Power supplied via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connector – negative polarity inside, not included, corresponding power supply device: Article Nr 409939)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 73 x 59 x 129 mm
• Weight: 450 g

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