Peavey Electronics

VTM™ Preamp Pedal

SKU: 03621900
List Price: $239.99 USD

$199.99 USD

The VTM™ Preamp Pedal recreates the raw, modded-amp aggression of the 1980s, giving you that tight, cutting Peavey tone with eight DIP switches for shaping your gain and response.

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  • TransTube® recreation of the legendary Peavey VTM™ 60/120 preamp circuit (circa 1987) in a pedal
  • Internal HV TransTube® supply from standard 9V supply/battery
  • Hard Bypass switch with anti-click circuit
  • Pre and Post Gain controls
  • 8-position DIP switch for Custom Response Modifications
  • Three-band passive EQ
  • Tested and formally approved for worldwide EMC and FCC compliance by an independent laboratory

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Frequently asked questions

How close is the VTM Preamp Pedal to the sound of the original Peavey VTM 60/120 circuit from the late '80s?

Basically identical. The VTM Preamp Pedal is a re-creation of the original preamp complete with TransTube circuitry and customizable DIP switches.

Is the VTM Preamp Pedal an "amp in a box"? What does that mean anyway?

Yes, the VTM Preamp Pedal is essentially an "amp in a box" pedal. This means it offers everything that the original amplifier's preamp section would, including gain controls and EQ for tone shaping and DIP switches to customize response.

Will the VTM Preamp Pedal work with my amplifier? How should I connect it?

Yes, the VTM Preamp Pedal will work with any guitar combo amp or amp head. If your amp has an FX loop, connect the preamp pedal to the input or return for the FX loop to completely bypass the preamp section. You can also plug straight in to the guitar input: set the amp's gain to a clean tone and leave the amp's EQ controls neutral for best results.

Does the VTM Preamp Pedal have a built-in speaker cabinet simulator?

No. The VTM Preamp Pedal is intended to be used to supercharge the front end of your amplifier, plug into a power amp with speakers, or connect to a speaker emulator. You can also record the output of the preamp pedal and apply IR speaker emulation in your DAW.

Can the VTM Preamp Pedal replace a "real" amplifier?

Yes, you can use the VTM Preamp Pedal to replace a traditional amplifier in performance and recording situations. Keep in mind that you will want to apply speaker emulation in your signal chain for realistic amp tones.

How does the VTM Preamp Pedal handle clean vs. dirty tones?

Extremely well. The VTM preamp is known for its extreme versatility, with adjustable DIP switches that customize gain staging, compression characteristics, and more. You can dial in tones from clean and vibrant to saturated and screaming.

Comparison: VTM Preamp vs Bandit Supreme vs Session -LTD 400 vs Rock Master

Charted items: VTM Preamp vs Bandit Supreme vs Session -LTD 400 vs Rock Master
Feature VTM Preamp Pedal Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp Pedal Session -LTD 400 Preamp Pedal Rock Master Preamp Pedal
Smart features Re-creation of the Peavey VTM 60/120 preamp circuit (circa 1987), 8 DIP switches for Custom Response Modifications, passive 3-band EQ Re-creation of the lead channel circuit found in Bandit 112 and Supreme 160 "Teal Stripe" amplifiers, gain boost and mid shift switches, wide EQ range (+/-15dB) Re-creation of the Session/LTD 400 preamp circuit (circa 1974), internal 25V power from 9V supply, mid shift control, presence control Re-creation of the original Rock Master "Ultra" channel, mid-shift switch, wide EQ range (+/-15dB), anti-click footswitches
Tone / Character Known for a unique and aggressive character with exceptional versatility via 8 DIP switches to customize response, excellent clarity and definition, vintage tube-like crunch Highly versatile, ideal for '90s rock and alternative, ranges from spanky cleans to punchy crunch High-headroom cleans, punchy and articulate, optimized for pedal steel and clean tone with harmonic richness High-gain rock and metal, capable of super-saturated leads and punchy, tube-like clean tones
Gain Controls Pre and Post gain Supersat (Pre) and Post gain, gain boost switch Volume Pre and Post gain
EQ Controls Low, Mid, High Bottom, Body (with Mid Shift), Edge Bass, Mid (with Mid Shift and Presence), Treble Bottom, Body (with Mid Shift), Edge
Footswitches Bypass Bypass Bypass Gain, Bypass
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