Crazy Tube Circuits Killer V Pre Amp/Vibrato
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Crazy Tube Circuits
Killer V Pre Amp/Vibrato
Product Info
Article Number:
481965
Brand:
Crazy Tube Circuits
Model:
Killer V Pre Amp/Vibrato
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$188.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Killer V is a seriously cool little box if you’re chasing that warm, slightly compressed, mid-’60s California amp vibe. It’s got a surprisingly usable vibrato that goes beyond simple tremolo, and the parallel dry signal is a clever touch for creating some really interesting textures – perfect for blues, surf rock, and players wanting a vintage-flavored preamp.
Product Description
- Crazy Tube Circuits Killer V Pre Amp/Vibrato
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass
- Pre-amp / vibrato
- Inspired by California amps of the 50s and 60s with real pitch-shifting vibrato circuitry
- The Killer V copies the behaviour
- the sound and the feel of the preamp
- the phase inverter
- the power amplifier and the compression / sag of the tube rectification
- It manages to emulate not only the overdriven sounds
- but also the lower gain / clean sounds of these amps
- as well as the LFO and the two phase shift modulation levels
- in order to produce a pitch modulation effect that is sound-like that of the originals
- As in most original designs
- there is also the option of placing the dry (unmodulated) signal parallel to the wet (modulated) signal and thus creating swirling phaser / vibe sounds
- Controls: Volume
- Master
- Depth
- Bass
- Treble and Speed
- Switches: B / N / M (Bright / Normal / Mellow)
- Wet / Dry Wet
- LED: Effect On
- Vibrato On
- Foot switch: effect bypass
- vibrato bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Current consumption: 45 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (not included)
- Suitable optional power supply: Art.#409939#
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 72 x 114 x 50 mm
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Authentic vintage amp vibe, nailing those classic California tones
- • Real pitch-shifting vibrato creates unique, swirling textures
- • Parallel dry/wet signal offers incredible versatility for phasing
- • Robust construction with quality components suggests long-term reliability
CONS
- • Limited control over vibrato depth; subtle nuances are challenging
- • May be too colored for players seeking pristine, transparent overdrive
- • Size can be a factor for smaller pedalboards; not the most compact
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Tube-emulated overdrive and preamp with pitch-shifting vibrato
Controls
Gain, Master, VIBRATO Depth, VIBRATO Speed, Phase Shift (Level 1 & 2)
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC negative center power supply (not included)
Connections
Input, Output, Dry Signal Output
Dimensions
4.7 in x 3.2 in x 2.6 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
This isn't a tremolo; it's pitch-shifting, creating a more complex, almost phasing-like effect, unlike the simple volume modulation of a tremolo.
Absolutely, the preamp section works well with a clean amp to add warmth and a touch of grit; the gain control provides flexibility.
Yes, the parallel dry signal allows you to blend the modulated signal with your unaffected signal, which is great for subtle textures or more extreme phasing effects when used with other pedals.
