The Xotic BB Preamp has earned its reputation as one of the classic "always-on" overdrive pedals. Originally introduced in the early 2000s, it combines a transparent clean boost, an amp-like overdrive, and an active EQ in a compact enclosure. It's equally at home pushing a clean tube amp or serving as your primary low- to medium-gain drive.
Key Features
Gain: Clean boost through medium overdrive
Up to 30 dB of clean boost
Active Bass and Treble EQ
±15 dB on each band
True bypass
Operates on 9V or 18V DC
Running at 18V provides noticeably more headroom and a less compressed feel.
Very low current draw (approximately 6 mA)
Optional 9V battery operation
Controls
Volume – Overall output level
Gain – Amount of drive and compression
Bass – Active low-frequency boost/cut
Treble – Active high-frequency boost/cut
Excellent condition with box.
The Xotic BB Preamp has earned its reputation as one of the classic "always-on" overdrive pedals. Originally introduced in the early 2000s, it combines a transparent clean boost, an amp-like overdrive, and an active EQ in a compact enclosure. It's equally at home pushing a clean tube amp or serving as your primary low- to medium-gain drive.
Key Features
Gain: Clean boost through medium overdrive
Up to 30 dB of clean boost
Active Bass and Treble EQ
±15 dB on each band
True bypass
Operates on 9V or 18V DC
Running at 18V provides noticeably more headroom and a less compressed feel.
Very low current draw (approximately 6 mA)
Optional 9V battery operation
Controls
Volume – Overall output level
Gain – Amount of drive and compression
Bass – Active low-frequency boost/cut
Treble – Active high-frequency boost/cut
Excellent condition with box.
