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Best Synergy Electric Guitar Preamps 2026

Premium Synergy electric guitar preamps - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Tone Shaping For Professional Setup For Recording For Custom Rigs For Signal Processing For Studio Use
BRANDS: Synergy Kemper Neural DSP IK Multimedia Line6 Mooer Foxgear
Synergy Morgan AC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Synergy Morgan AC

by Synergy
Signal Processing Recording Professional Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • Versatile tone control
✗ CONS
  • • Additional connections required
  • • More complex than combo solutions

Synergy Morgan ACModule for Synergy SystemDeveloped by Joe Morgan2 ChannelsTubes: 2x 12AX73-Band EQSeparate gain and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 428057
$417
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Synergy SYN-1 Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Synergy SYN-1 Preamp

by Synergy
Custom Rigs Recording Studio Use
Key Feature:
• High-quality signal processing
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • High-quality signal processing
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplification
  • • Higher total system cost

Synergy SYN-1 preampTabletop preamplifierSlot for a module1x 12AX7 tubeFX loopXLR DI outputModules can be swapped...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 427956
$655
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Synergy IICP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Synergy IICP

by Synergy
Tone Shaping Professional Setup Studio Use
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
  • • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimization
  • • Additional connections required

Synergy IICPPreamplifier Module for Synergy AmplifierAll tubeSpecially designed by Steven FryetteBased on the original...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 529888
$488
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Synergy Diezel VH4 Pre-Amp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Synergy Diezel VH4 Pre-Amp

by Synergy
Tone Shaping Recording Professional Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality signal processing
  • • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • More complex than combo solutions
  • • Learning curve for optimization

Synergy Diezel VH4Pre-Amp Module for Synergy SystemAll-tubeDeveloped by Diezel - based on the Diezel VH42...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 427991
$472
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Synergy SYN-2 Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Synergy SYN-2 Preamp

by Synergy
Custom Rigs Recording Tone Shaping
Key Feature:
• Essential for custom amp rigs
✓ PROS
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
  • • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplification
  • • Higher total system cost

Synergy SYN-2 Preamp, Guitar Preamp for Synergy SystemSynergy is a modular principle - Modules can be swapped around as...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 427961
$1,044
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Synergy Tone King Imperial MKII Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Synergy Tone King Imperial MKII Preamp

by Synergy
Recording Studio Use Signal Processing
Key Feature:
• Professional guitar tone shaping
✓ PROS
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimization
  • • Higher total system cost

Synergy Tone King Imperial MKII PreampInterchangeable Tube Preamp Module for Synergy Amplifiers2 channelsSynergy Zero...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617480
$472
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Synergy Z Wreck Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Synergy Z Wreck Preamp

by Synergy
Recording Studio Use Tone Shaping
Key Feature:
• High-quality signal processing
✓ PROS
  • • Great for recording applications
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimization
  • • Additional connections required

Synergy Z Wreck PreampPre-Amp Module for Synergy SystemBased on the DR. Z - Z WreckSpecially developed by Dr Z and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 593819
$439
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Synergy Peavey 6505 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Synergy Peavey 6505

by Synergy
Tone Shaping Studio Use Recording
Key Feature:
• Versatile tone control
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • High-quality signal processing
✗ CONS
  • • More complex than combo solutions
  • • Learning curve for optimization

Synergy Peavey 6505Interchangeable preamp module for Synergy amplifiersBased on Crunch and Lead Channel of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 564289
$439
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Synergy Bogner Ecstasy - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Synergy Bogner Ecstasy

by Synergy
Tone Shaping Signal Processing Recording
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for recording applications
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimization
  • • More complex than combo solutions

Synergy Bogner EcstasyPre-amp module for Synergy SystemDesigned by Reinhold Bogner2 ChannelsThe blue channel is based...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488028
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy 800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Synergy 800

by Synergy
Professional Setup Recording Custom Rigs
Key Feature:
• Essential for custom amp rigs
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • Versatile tone control
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimization
  • • Higher total system cost

Synergy 800All-tube preamplifier moduleFor Synergy Amplifier SystemBased on the sound of the British Master Volume...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 595442
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy TW/DLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Synergy TW/DLX

by Synergy
Professional Setup Recording Studio Use
Key Feature:
• Versatile tone control
✓ PROS
  • • Great for recording applications
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
✗ CONS
  • • More complex than combo solutions
  • • Requires separate power amplification

Synergy TW/DLX, Pre-Amp Module for Synergy System, 2 Channels, Tubes: 2x 12AX7, 3-Band EQ, Separate gain and volume...

⭐ 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 428058
$468
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy Friedman BE-DLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Synergy Friedman BE-DLX

by Synergy
Professional Setup Recording Tone Shaping
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
  • • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • More complex than combo solutions
  • • Higher total system cost

Synergy Friedman BE-DLXExchangeable All-Tube Pre-Amp Module for Synergy AmplifiersDesigned by Dave Friedman himselfthe...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570985
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy Fortin Killer Kali Preamp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Synergy Fortin Killer Kali Preamp

by Synergy
Studio Use Professional Setup Recording
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
✗ CONS
  • • Additional connections required
  • • More complex than combo solutions

Synergy Fortin Killer Kali PreampPreamp Module for Synergy SystemInterchangeable tube preamp module with two tubes for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 613166
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy Steve Vai Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Synergy Steve Vai Signature

by Synergy
Tone Shaping Signal Processing Professional Setup
Key Feature:
• Professional guitar tone shaping
✓ PROS
  • • Professional guitar tone shaping
  • • Versatile tone control
✗ CONS
  • • Additional connections required
  • • Requires separate power amplification

Synergy Steve Vai SignaturePre-amp module for Synergy SystemSteve Vai Signature ModelSpecially developed according to...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485251
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Synergy Bogner Uberschall - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Synergy Bogner Uberschall

by Synergy
Recording Custom Rigs Signal Processing
Key Feature:
• High-quality signal processing
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for custom amp rigs
  • • Versatile tone control
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplification
  • • More complex than combo solutions

Synergy Bogner UberschallPre-amp module for Synergy SystemFull tubeDesigned by Reinhold BognerPerfect for solos and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 488032
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar Preamps

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced electric guitar preamps typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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