Premier Guitar features affiliate links to help support our content. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases.

Acorn Amps Reimagines Their Solid State Amp/Pedal Device as a Dual Channel Preamp

Acorn Amps Reimagines Their Solid State Amp/Pedal Device as a Dual Channel Preamp

The Solid State Preamplifier features the ‘normal’ and ‘saturated’ channels of the original amp as foot-switchable tone modes, as well as an added ‘thick’ switch that provides heavy low end and added gain.


In a 2021 interview, a relatively overlooked low-wattage practice amp was revealed to be a studio's secret weapon for achieving wiry and aggressive tones for guitar, bass, and even drums and vocals. The latest release from Acorn Amplifiers, the Solid State Preamplifier, is a recreation of the preamp of that highly sought-after amp, which has been packed into a slim pedal enclosure and loaded with features. Also, without the added cost of the power amp circuitry, the Solid State Preamplifier is nearly half of the price of the original Acorn Solid State Amp/Preamp.

Features Include:

  • Two foot-switchable tone channels - ‘normal’ for wiry, sparkling clean drive & ‘saturated’ for aggressive gain
  • Toggle switch to add ‘thick’ low end, added gain, and a signal boost
  • Pedalboard-friendly compact design assembled in a 1590B aluminum enclosure
  • True bypass and powered by 9-18VDC pedal power. Consumes less than100mA of current

Acorn Amps Solid State Preamplifier // Guitar Pedal Demo

Lutefish, the real-time music collaboration device and platform, is excited to announce a suite of new features designed to simplify setup, streamline collaboration, and offer more flexible subscription options for Lutefish Stream users. These latest updates, Audio Presets, Automatic Session Recall, Improved Scheduling with Contact Visibility, and a new Yearly Subscription Plan, are all about making it easier than ever for musicians to jam together, no matter where they’re based.

Read MoreShow less
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, today announced the new, limited-edition MXR® Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal from Dunlop/MXR, available exclusively on Reverb.
Read MoreShow less

The veteran Florida-born metalcore outfit proves that you don’t need humbuckers to pull off high gain.

Read MoreShow less

Kiesel Guitars has introduced their newest solid body electric guitar: the Kyber.

With its modern performance specs and competitive pricing, the Kyber is Kiesel's most forward-thinking design yet, engineered for comfort, quick playing, and precision with every note.

Read MoreShow less