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8100 Gold

8100 Gold
PREAMP
Description
This preamp is inspired by the OD1 and OD2 channels of the Marshall Valvestate 8100, known for its thick, saturated high-gain tone that became especially popular among mid-90s metal bands. While the original amp was marketed as a tube/solid-state hybrid, analysis shows that the tube acted mainly as a simple hard-clipping stage—something that can be effectively recreated using clipping diodes when matched correctly. The pedal expands on the original design by adding a second “Post” gain control, which adjusts the signal level entering the clipping stage and unlocks a wider range of tonal variations. This enhancement allows players to fine-tune the amount of saturation and aggression, capturing the spirit of the Valvestate while offering greater flexibilit
Media
Videos
Demo by The Distortion Principle
Official Product Video (EN)
Links

Product Page

External Link
Technical data
Width
000.00 mm
Depth
000.00 mm
Height
000.00 mm
Circuit type
analog
Voltage
9V DC, center negative
Current
190mA
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