Pigtronix Bob Weir's Real Deal

Bob Weir's Real Deal acoustic preamp by Pigtronix is still at prototype stage but should be available in April. And man, there is a lot here to love for live acoustic players--especially those that need to play loud. The feedback abating capacity of the pedal is impressive. But what's more impressive still is how much tone--and tone and dynamic control-- you have while keeping feedback at bay. The signal is split into "microphone"!and "piezo" which use filtering to simulate the sound and functionality of a dual source pickup system. And the compact enclosure will be a joy for players that switch between acoustic and electric but travel with a single pedalboard. Look for a street price around $279.