A DREAM SOUND IN A BOX
Tubesteader preamps capture the signature sound of the classic tube amps and recreate them in a convenient pedal format.
Connected directly to a power amp or cab sim, these preamps allow you to take your favorite big amp tone anywhere.
AS REAL AS IT GETS
Built using a no-compromise approach to the design, Tubesteader pedals are true tube preamps operating at appropriately high voltages.
Our products are designed to last and come with a five-year warranty. Made in Canada.
KEY FEATURES
VACUUM TUBE INSIDE
Built around a real tube for the amp-like response and feel under the fingers.
COMPACT SIZE
The circuit is neatly packed in a rugged, lightweight, and pedalboard-friendly enclosure.
HIGH ANODE VOLTAGE
High voltage produces the best tone and natural compression, similar to that found in full-size tube amps.
TRUE BYPASS SWITCHING
Keeping the guitar signal unaltered when the preamp is bypassed.
MAGNEZIUM™
Magnezium is a two-channel preamp inspired by the sound of the highly-coveted "Magna" Super 59 amp: southern rock tones and a rich bottom end paired with a British chime at lower gain settings.
EGGNOG™
The Eggnog is a single-channel tube overdrive and preamp pedal going back to the small, yellow-patterned combination amplifiers made in Fullerton in the 1950s. Transform any clean amplifier into a raspy box of vintage tweed goodness.
SUNKEEPER™
The Sunkeeper is a dual channel, all-tube preamp and overdrive pedal designed to capture the classic orange sound with massive, fuzzy gain that has kept us headbanging throughout recent decades.
LIGHTKEEPER
Lightkeeper is an all-tube preamp based on the D-style clean channel. It has a refined tone stack that takes the classic circuit to the next level. Boost and Deep switches can be assigned to the footswitch...
BEEKEEPER™
The Beekeeper is a two tube tone machine that gradually cascades gain stages into creamy rich and
touch-sensitive overdrive. It includes selectable boost and EQ for dialing in your perfect sound…