Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What makes a Preamp pedal different from a Distortion pedal? Which features make a pedal more suitable to run directly into a power amp? Colin examines the Gehenna from Lichtlaerm Audio to find out.
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - What is a Preamp?
01:13 - The purpose of a Power Amp
01:41 - How Distortion Pedals are Used
02:06 - What is an FX Loop?
02:26 - How Preamp Pedals are Used
02:51 - Features that make an Effective Preamp Pedal
04:38 - Distortion vs Preamp Sound Comparison
05:26 - More about the Gehenna & Signal Chain
06:30 - Full Mix Sound Example
08:20 - Isolated Guitar (Distortion Pedal)
09:22 - Isolated Guitar (Preamp Pedal)
10:12 - Conclusion
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What makes a Preamp pedal different from a Distortion pedal? Which features make a pedal more suitable to run directly into a power amp? Colin examines the Gehenna from Lichtlaerm Audio to find out.
Get your Gehenna Distortion/Preamp Pedal: lichtlaermaudio.com/shop/gehenna
This video contains paid promotion from Lichtlaerm Audio
More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
#lichtlaerm #gehenna #preamplifier
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - What is a Preamp?
01:13 - The purpose of a Power Amp
01:41 - How Distortion Pedals are Used
02:06 - What is an FX Loop?
02:26 - How Preamp Pedals are Used
02:51 - Features that make an Effective Preamp Pedal
04:38 - Distortion vs Preamp Sound Comparison
05:26 - More about the Gehenna & Signal Chain
06:30 - Full Mix Sound Example
08:20 - Isolated Guitar (Distortion Pedal)
09:22 - Isolated Guitar (Preamp Pedal)
10:12 - Conclusion
More from CSGuitars:
Support on Patreon: patreon.com/csguitars
Join CSGuitars Discord - discord.gg/csguitars
Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
____________________________________________________________________
*Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for CSGuitars at no additional cost to you.*
Affiliate Links:
Thomann - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
MrGugu Clothing- mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars
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