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Tools For the Task: 7 Acoustic Preamp Options

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Tools For the Task: Acoustic Preamp Options
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Tom Butwin
By Tom ButwinJul 02, 2024
Tom Butwin
Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.
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PG contributor Tom Butwin highlights 7 preamp options for your acoustic guitar. Wherever you’re looking to plug in your acoustic, these stomps have you covered with a wide range of functionality, sounds, and applications.

LR Baggs Venue DI Acoustic Guitar Preamp / DI / EQ / Tuner Pedal

Venue DI Acous Preamp/DI Pedal w/Tuner
LR Baggs
$329.00
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Radial PZ-Pro 2-channel Acoustic Preamp Pedal

PZ-Pro 2-ch Acous Preamp Pedal/Switcher
Radial
$639.99
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Orange Acoustic Pedal

Orange
$169.00
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Trace Elliot Transit A Acoustic Preamp Pedal

Acoustic Guitar Preamp Pedal
Trace Elliot
$349.99
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Tech 21 Acoustic Fly Rig Multi-FX Pedal

Acoustic Fly Rig Multi-FX Pedal
Tech 21
$249.00
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Fishman Platinum Pro EQ/DI Analog Preamp Pedal

Platinum Pro EQ/DI Pedal
Fishman
$329.95
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Grace Design ALiX Acoustic Instrument Preamp / EQ / DI / Boost Pedal

ALiX Acous Inst Preamp - Silver
Grace Design
$765.00
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