Nux Stageman Floor Preamp
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Nux
Stageman Floor Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
468298
Brand:
Nux
Model:
Stageman Floor Preamp
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Effects
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nux Stageman is a clever little box, especially for acoustic players using piezo pickups who need a quick and affordable all-in-one solution. It’s a great entry point for basic effects and looping, but don’t expect studio-grade tones – it’s more about getting a usable sound on stage quickly.
Product Description
- Nux Stageman Floor Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic preamp + DI with looper / chorus / reverb and freeze effects
- Knobs: Chorus
- Reverb
- Notch Filter
- Gain
- Bass Middle
- Treble
- Switches: Piezo / Magnetic
- Ground Lift
- Scoop / Preamp
- Notch Filter On / Off
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Chorus On / Off
- Effect On / Off / REC / PLAY / DUB
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Insert: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Coaxial connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Current consumption: 180 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power adapter (not included - suitable power adapter: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 105 x 115 x 58 mm
- Weight: 445 g
*Note:* no battery operation possible
PROS
- • Surprisingly warm preamp section for piezo pickups
- • Looper offers a decent 30 seconds for practice/song building
- • Compact footprint makes it stage-friendly and easy to transport
- • Notch filter effectively tames harsh piezo resonances
CONS
- • Build quality feels a bit plasticky, not quite road-ready
- • Chorus effect is somewhat thin and lacks depth
- • Limited control over looper – no looping time adjustment
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Acoustic preamp, Chorus, Reverb, Freeze, Looper
Controls
Chorus, Reverb, Notch Filter, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble
Presets
None – no programmable presets
Connections
6.3mm jack input/output, 6.3mm jack insert, Coaxial 5.5x2.1mm power jack
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (not included)
Weight
445g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The notch filter is surprisingly effective at reducing the characteristic 'quack' of many piezo pickups, but it's a fixed frequency – fine-tuning may still be needed.
It’s designed primarily for piezo, but it *can* work with magnetic pickups – you'll just need to experiment with the EQ to find a usable tone, and the Piezo/Magnetic switch will be important.
The 'scoop' setting essentially reduces the mid frequencies, creating a more scooped, modern acoustic guitar tone often used in contemporary styles.
