secret preamp pedal Chase Tone Secret Preamp
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secret preamp pedal

secret preamp pedal Chase Tone Secret Preamp

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secret preamp pedal Chase Tone Secret Preamp"Possibly the most faithful [early and late 1970s] Echoplex preamp circuit reproduction in a pedal sweetens your tone, adding complex harmonics and touch sensitivity. Chase Tone nailed this effect." Collectible Guitar Magazine May June 2016 "The Vintage Secret Preamp is a remarkably well built EP 3 preamp that goes beyond other, similar pedals in several ways. Firstly, it runs at 22 volts internally, which is the same voltage as the actual EP 3.

"Possibly the most faithful [early and late 1970s] Echoplex preamp circuit reproduction in a pedal– sweetens your tone, adding complex harmonics and touch sensitivity. Chase Tone™ nailed this effect." – Collectible Guitar Magazine May/June 2016

"The Vintage Secret Preamp™ is a remarkably well built EP-3 preamp that goes beyond other, similar pedals in several ways. Firstly, it runs at 22 volts internally, which is the same voltage as the actual EP-3. Secondly, it offers two switchable modes for both the brighter, early EP-3 sounds, and the darker, later-era tones. Thirdly, it is built with the same NOS capacitors and resistors found in EP-2 and EP-3 Echoplexes. [August 2016 and later feature NEW components.] These features add up for a truly realistic EP-3 preamp feel and sound that is unlikely to be matched by similar designs. Like many Chase Tone creations, the Vintage Secret Preamp™ is a limited production item, so get one while you can." – Tone Report Magazine November 2015

“… ideal at unity gain or slight boost with increased harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity.”

“When it comes to hardcore authenticity in vintage gear replicas, no one tops Chase Tone™ – Kyle Chase is possibly the world’s most OCD builder of new-old-stock amps and effects.” – Premier Guitar Magazine

A little history… In the 1960s and 1970s, Echoplex tape echo delay units evolved from tube based designs into solid state designs. Notably, the EP3 model was a solid state model and had a few variations and revisions to the circuit. A select number of EP-3 models are highly sought after by musicians for their unique musical tone.

Famous musicians of the era and later realized having the EP-3 in their signal altered their tone, even when the echo was bypassed. An internal secret preamp was at work here, boosting and fattening the signal, along with a slight phase shift that alters mid and high frequency harmonic content providing a transparent warm boost – a truly secret preamp boost in the arsenal of the great guitarists of yesteryear!

But not all vintage EP-3s boosted, some dropped in signal due to the wrong TIS58 JFETs, and some were mediocre in tone being a different circuit revision. The Chase Tone Golden Secret Preamp™ Effects Pedal uses fine-tuned circuit components to ensure proper results. It is currently the only authentic replica of the most sought-after, musically transparent signal-boosting Echoplex units.

A mini-toggle external switch offers amazing versatility; ‘Later Dark EP3 Mode’ is transparent with even order harmonics smoothing the top end of bright amplifiers while ‘Early Bright EP3 Mode’ adds a musically rich harmonic complexity to otherwise dull and dark sounding tube amplifiers – allowing harmonics to leap out into the air!

Toggle Backwards = Later Dark EP3 Toggle Forwards = Early Bright EP3

The Secret Preamp can be used as a tone enhancement, a slight boost to a tube amplifier, or placed before an analog delay pedal to bring vintage Echoplex tone to the signal-no need to lug that big and often unreliable/noisy Echoplex around just to have it alter the tone! Engaging the Secret Preamp after a vintage Fuzz Face will replicate the “cranked tube amp combined with Fuzz” tones – without cranking the tube amplifier!

Features include:

* Automatic 22Volts of Vintage Echoplex Power from a 9 Volt Battery or 9 Volt Power Supply. Polarity protection and dual noise filtering for noise free performance. Internally regulated with accurate vintage voltages for consistent performance.
* Unity Gain / Slight Boost Control – Unit Gain @ 11 o’clock with maximum boost @ 2 o’clock. Higher settings emulate an Echoplex that’s “not quite up to snuff.” The control stays true to the original unit design, but offers a little more versatility in pedal format.
* Limited Edition GOLDEN VEIN durable powder coat finish (zero ozone emissions) (Small enclosure footprint: 4.625″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
* Old School Exact Vintage Replica Echoplex Chickhead Black Pointer Knob. Made for Chase Tone™ in U.S.A.
* Impact Resistant CHERRY RED LED Bezel Offers Wide Viewing Angle.
* True-Bypass via 3PDT with Epoxy reinforced lugs and upgraded internal contacts.
* High Quality & Reliable Switchcraft Open Jacks with Anti-Slip Star Washers
* Fine-Tuned Aged-Value Carbon Film Resistors.
* Orange Drop 225P Film & Foil Polyester capacitors for the original, distinctive-yet-transparent tone.

* Thick Circuit Board with plated through holes and silkscreen protected traces. Pure Ground Plane = Increased Noise Rejection.

* Built with passion and individually fine-tuned and tested one at a time in the USA.

"Hello Kyle, I got the Secret Preamp™ today and used it at rehearsal. In an A/B it’s very close! You’re the only one and I’ll let people know you got this so close without ever hearing my Echoplex. So far this is the closest. Good ears!!"

-Jim Weider. Update: "I’ve been using it on all shows, just leave it on all the time!"

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My dogs were immediately obsessed with this toy. The squeaker and bright bird shape got their attention right away, and they carried it around the house constantly for the first couple of days. The rope running through the middle also made it more fun for tug games. The plush material is soft enough for carrying and cuddling, but because of that, it definitely was not long lasting with stronger chewers. Mine managed to tear into it fairly quickly despite really enjoying it. That said, it kept them entertained the entire time it survived, and the squeaker held up longer than I expected. I would recommend this more as a supervised play toy or fetch/tug toy rather than something for aggressive chewing sessions. If your dog loves squeaky plush toys, this one is very fun while it lasts.
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Cindy
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Bigger than expected, but my pup enjoys it
Color: Green Bird
This toy has been a great surprise for my dog. The green bird design is cute, but more importantly it’s actually held up really well to her throwing it around and chewing. The material feels sturdy, and the stitching has stayed intact even after lots of chewing, tugging, and carrying it around all day. It's bigger than I expected, but that hasn't deterred my Chihuahua. As a 2-1/2 year old with plenty of energy, she is definitely getting lots of use out of it! What I like most is that it keeps my dog engaged — the squeaker grabs attention right away, and it’s perfect for interactive play like tug-of-war. It’s soft enough to be a comfort toy but durable enough to handle rough play, which is hard to find. Overall, a fun and well-made toy that keeps my pup entertained and has lasted longer than many other dog toys I’ve tried. Definitely a good choice for dogs that love to chew and play hard.
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Not Meant For Aggressive Chewers
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Lasted 5 minutes. Definitely not for the aggressive chewers.
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