The 1985 Preamp is a transparent preamp / boost for guitar and bass, designed as a clean, full-range gain stage.
It enhances signal, dynamics and attack without adding saturation or altering the character of the instrument or amp.
🎥 Video demo
A full demo will soon be available to illustrate the impact of boost on different types of configurations and gain chains.
Musical intent & use cases
The 1985 Preamp is designed to work equally well with guitar and bass, thanks to its extended full-range response.
At most of its settings, it acts as a clear boost, allowing you to increase the level, reinforce the attack or push an amp and other pedals.
At extreme settings, a very slight saturation may appear, linked to the circuit's behavior, bringing a little density without marked coloration.
It can be used upstream to feed other gain stages, or at the end of the chain to adjust the overall level.
Who this pedal is for
The 1985 Preamp is designed for musicians looking for a transparent guitar boost or a simple, efficient preamp.
It's ideal for those who want to structure their signal, boost dynamics or have a gain stage that's always on.
This pedal is for you if :
- you're looking for a totally transparent boost without saturation
- you want to enhance your signal without modifying your sound
- use an always-on preamp to stabilize your gain chain
Positioning in the range :
The 1985 Preamp acts as a totally transparent boost/preamp, with no saturation or coloration.
The Centauride adds a Klon-type gain structure with a slight midrange emphasis to push and structure the signal.
Tanto features transparent overdrive with active bass and treble control for finer spectrum sculpting.
Closing note
The 1985 Preamp is a simple, effective tool designed to offer transparency, control and dynamics, with a minimalist approach to signal optimization.
Key design points
- Full-range preamp / clean boost pedal
- Designed for guitar and bass use
- Wide, balanced frequency response with no intentional saturation
- Controls: LVL, VOL
- Buffered bypass for stable integration in the signal chain
- 100% analog circuit, hand-assembled using high-quality components
- 9V DC power supply only
- Compact 125B enclosure