VS Audio Platinum Overdrive Preamp

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VS Audio Platinum Overdrive Preamp

VS Audio

Platinum Overdrive Preamp

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564607
Brand: VS Audio
Model: Platinum Overdrive Preamp
Price: $240.90

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The Platinum Overdrive is a seriously impressive little box. It nails the sound of a vintage British amp – think Vox AC30 meets Marshall – and the responsive gain controls let you dial in everything from a subtle boost to a crunchy rhythm tone. It’s a fantastic choice for players chasing that classic British vibe, especially those in blues, rock, and indie bands.

Product Description

  • VS Audio Platinum Overdrive Preamp
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive Pre-Amp
  • British 25th Anniversary Amp in a Box
  • Controls: Input Gain
  • Output Master
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Presence switch for adjusting the negative feedback or boosting the highs
  • LED: Effect On
  • Lead
  • Foot switch: Effect Bypass
  • Lead
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Power adapter connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity centre
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
  • suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 65 x 120 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 550 g
  • Handmade in Greece

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Excellent emulation of a classic British amp, very responsive to playing dynamics
  • • Handmade Greek build quality feels incredibly solid and durable
  • • Presence switch offers a surprisingly wide range of tonal shaping
  • • Bass and Treble controls provide precise frequency sculpting for versatile tones
CONS
  • • Lacks battery operation, requiring a power adapter for portability
  • • Limited versatility; excels at British tones, less suited for modern high-gain sounds
  • • Size, while compact, contributes to a relatively heavy pedal

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Preamp (British amp emulation)
Controls Input Gain, Output Master, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Barrel Connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions 65 x 120 x 45 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Platinum leans more towards a vintage British tone, whereas the Antiphony covers a wider range of amp styles. The Platinum's controls are also more precise, allowing for finer tonal adjustments.
It’s more nuanced than a simple treble boost; it adjusts negative feedback, subtly altering the amp's character from a smoother, rounder tone to a more aggressive and detailed one.
It's designed to be used *with* an amplifier; it's a preamp, so it needs an amp's power section to produce a full signal. Plugging it directly into a PA will result in a very quiet, unbalanced signal.

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