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Carvin Introduces the KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp

Carvin Introduces the KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp

The KOA Acoustic Preamp offers classic, natural acoustic tone with unprecedented tonal control and extended headroom.

Designed for performing guitarists and pro musicians, the Koa preamp offers classic, natural acoustic tone with unprecedented tonal control and extended headroom. The Koa begins with a boutique flat response and adds extensive tone capabilities, allowing you to carve out your signature sound.

The pedal’s interface is intuitive and well laid out, making it easy for you to adjust your acoustic guitar settings on-the-fly. Harmonic content increases as you turn up the INPUT GAIN control, producing the rich harmonics you desire from your preamp. Lightweight, compact design, bullet-proof construction, and a list of indispensable features assure the Koa will be the heart of your tone for years to come.

Key Koa features include:

Preamp GAIN and master VOLUME controls
BLEND control adjusts the EQ/dry mix
Mid sweep semi-parametric EQ
COMPRESSOR: Threshold and Strength controls
Effects Loop
True Bypass
Switchable MUTE
THRU/TUNER output jack independent of MUTE switch
-10dB Attenuation switch
DIRECT OUT balanced XLR and 1/4-inch
9V Power supply included. 90-230VAC, 50-60Hz
Battery compartment for 9V battery operation

Carvin KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp

The KOA acoustic preamp is available for $239. For more information, please visit carvinaudio.com.

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