Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher

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Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher

Electro Harmonix

Soul Preacher

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 116868
Model: Soul Preacher
Price: $90.20

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The Soul Preacher is a cool little compressor that's great for adding sustain and a little bit of grit. It's a surprisingly capable unit for the price, especially if you want a simple, no-fuss way to fatten up your guitar or bass tone—ideal for players who want a subtle boost or some controlled sustain without getting bogged down in complex settings.

Product Description

Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher, Compressor / Sustainer

Electro Harmonix has been known for decades as a good, original and still not an expensive pedal. With the Soul Preacher you get a very flexible, yet easily adjustable compressor / sustainer, sustain control adjusts the amount of sustain. Clean guitar and bass sounds benefit immensely, and the price is great!

  • Suitable for guitar and bass
  • Three selectable attacks
  • Controls for volume and sustain
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 115 x 57 mm
  • Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connection - negative inside - not included
  • Article Nr #409939#)
PROS
  • • Offers surprisingly transparent compression for clean signals
  • • Sustain control adds unique, controllable feedback-like textures
  • • Simple controls make dialing in usable settings very straightforward
  • • Electro Harmonix build quality is reliable for its price range
CONS
  • • Plastic enclosure feels a bit cheap compared to higher-end compressors
  • • Limited control options; lacks blend/mix for subtle integration
  • • Attack times can be a little abrupt for very nuanced playing

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Key Features

Compressor Type Optical
Controls Volume, Sustain, Attack (3 selectable), Input, Output
Blend/Mix Not present - post compression only
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Coaxial (negative center)
Dimensions 70 x 115 x 57 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sustain control on the Soul Preacher simulates a feedback-like sustain, rather than a continuous note like a sustain pedal, offering a more controlled and textured effect.
Yes, the Soul Preacher handles higher output pickups well, but be mindful of the abrupt attack times which might require adjusting the attack setting to avoid unwanted clipping.
While it's true bypass, the optical compressor circuit itself can introduce a small amount of hiss, so it's best placed after your dirtier pedals to minimize noise.

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