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 Fendery goodness.
SUNKEEPER™
The Sunkeeper is a dual channel, all-tube preamp and overdrive pedal, designed to capture the classic Orange sound with all its massive, fuzzy gain that has kept us headbanging throughout recent decades.
LIGHTKEEPER
Lightkeeper is an all-tube preamp based on the Dumble ODS clean channel. It has a refined tone stack that takes the Fender TMB 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…