Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
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Xotic
BB Preamp V1.5
Product Info
Article Number:
468112
Brand:
Xotic
Model:
BB Preamp V1.5
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$198.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Xotic BB Preamp V1.5 is a surprisingly versatile little box. It's a great choice for guitarists and bassists wanting to add some grit, boost their signal, or shape their tone with its active EQ. Perfect for players seeking a warm, responsive overdrive without venturing into full-blown distortion territory.
Product Description
- Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
- Effects Pedal
- Boost / overdrive
- New version with a new look
- Up to 30 dB boost
- Active 2-band EQ + -15dB boost / cut per band
- Analogue operation
- True bypass
- Gain
- Volume
- Treble and Bass controls
- Status LED
- Metal housing
- 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
- Power supply with 9 V battery or 9-18 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm coaxial connector
- polarity (-) inside
- not included)
- Current consumption: 15 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 112 x 50 mm
- Weight: 280 g
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Metal enclosure feels robust; a noticeable upgrade over earlier versions.
- • Active EQ provides precise tonal shaping, easily dialing in a focused sound.
- • 30dB boost delivers significant clean or dirty signal amplification.
- • Analog circuitry provides a responsive, musical overdrive character, not digital harshness.
CONS
- • Limited tonal palette; excels at boosting and mild overdrive, not extreme distortion.
- • Power supply not included, a common but still frustrating omission.
- • Compact size can be a challenge for those with very crowded pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Boost/Overdrive with mild distortion characteristics
Controls
Gain, Volume, Treble (+/- 15dB), Bass (+/- 15dB)
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9-18V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial connector, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output
Dimensions
60 x 112 x 50 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less mid-focused than a Tube Screamer; the BB Preamp offers a broader frequency response and a more transparent overdrive character.
Yes, but be cautious; higher voltages will increase the gain and potentially introduce unwanted noise, so experiment carefully.
It's a well-executed true bypass; I’ve not detected any noticeable signal degradation when bypassed, which is a testament to its design.
