The Lightkeeper is an all-tube preamp based on the clean channel of the Dumble Overdrive Special "High Plate" design.
This preamp is all about bright clarity and articulation. It's got a vintage Fender vibe but with tighter bass and more prominent mids, thanks to the Dumble-refined tone stack, which takes a classic Fender circuit to the next level.
The Lightkeeper makes a great pedal platform and delivers the ‘tube feel’ to any ampless setup. It is an excellent choice for those running it directly to a power amp or fx-return. Connecting the Lightkeeper to the front of the amp is also an option, but the result will significantly depend on the internal preamp of your amplifier.
The three-way Deep and Boost toggle switches offer a wide range of tone tweaking. When set in the middle position, they can also be controlled by the on-board or external footswitch.
The Lightkeeper operates on a standard 12VDC voltage, which is boosted inside the pedal up to 280VDC for optimal performance of the 12AX7 tube.
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Input Impedance: |
1M |
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Output Impedance : |
< 10K |
| Vacuum tubes: | 12AX7 (ECC83) |
| Power requirements: | 12VDC / 350mA |
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Power connector: |
Barrel 2.1mm, center negative. |
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Enclosure: |
Die-cast aluminum |
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Size: |
4.7" x 2.6" x 3.15" (121mm x 66mm x 80mm) |
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Weight: |
1 lb (450gr.) |
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