Tubesteader Lightkeeper v2 Pre/Overdrive
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Tubesteader
Lightkeeper v2 Pre/Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
615294
Brand:
Tubesteader
Model:
Lightkeeper v2 Pre/Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lightkeeper v2 is a seriously cool little box. It nails that D-Style Skyline vibe—that clean, blackface tone—but with a tighter low end and more pronounced mids. It's a great option for players wanting a responsive, amp-like feel, especially those using a power amp or direct-to-PA setup.
Product Description
- Tubesteader Lightkeeper v2 Pre/Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Based on the clean channel of the D-Style Skyline amplifier
- Vintage blackface vibe
- but with tighter bass and more pronounced mids
- Perfect for pedals and for that tube feel in any ampless setup
- Particularly suitable for direct connection to a power amp or FX return
- Controls: Gain
- Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- Schalter: Deep
- Boost
- LED: Effekt On
- Deep/Boost
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass
- Deep/Boost
- True bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 m jack
- Power supply connector: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 350 mA
- Power supply via 12 V DC power supply (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 121 x 80 mm
- Weight: 450 g
- Handmade in Canada
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
PROS
- • Captures the D-Style Skyline clean channel's essence with refined character.
- • Tight, focused bass response avoids muddiness common in similar designs.
- • Handmade Canadian build quality suggests robust construction and meticulous detail.
- • Deep and Boost modes offer surprising versatility beyond a simple overdrive.
CONS
- • Lacks battery operation, demanding a dedicated power supply.
- • The price point places it in a premium-priced category for a single effect.
- • Limited control over the 'tube feel' – more emulative than truly reactive.
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Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Preamp Emulation (D-Style Skyline Clean Channel)
Controls
Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Deep, Boost
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
12V DC Barrel Connector (included)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output), Barrel Power Connector
Dimensions
66 x 121 x 80 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lightkeeper v2 is less of a mid-humped overdrive and more of a preamp—it's cleaner and more transparent, providing a 'foundation' rather than a drastic tonal shift.
The 'Deep' switch subtly broadens the low frequencies, adding warmth and fullness without overwhelming the signal—it's a nuanced enhancement, not a massive sub-bass boost.
While the Lightkeeper’s output impedance isn’t explicitly stated, a direct connection to a power amp is intended, so impedance shouldn't be a major concern, but experiment with placement in your signal chain for best results.
