VTM™ Preamp Pedal

$199.99

The VTM Preamp Pedal is a TransTube-based re-creation of the iconic Peavey VTM 60/120 preamp circuit (circa 1987), complete with customizable DIP switches for custom-modded tonal versatility.

SKU: 03621900
  • 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

Channels

Single Preamp Channel

Impedance

1 Kohm Output

TRS

1/4" Audio I/O

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VTM™ Preamp Pedal

$199.99

$199.99

Clean, Mean, and Everything Between

Pre and Post gain controls give you access to everything from sweet, plucky clean tones to sustaining distortion.

Powerful 3-band EQ

Controls for Low, Mid and High make it easy to dial in the perfect balance of low-end girth, midrange punch, and high-end clarity and detail.

Silent Switch Operation

Hard Bypass switch features an anti-click circuit for silent switching.

High Voltage from 9V

Internal HV TransTube supply from standard 9V supply/battery

FAQ

The Peavey VTM Preamp Pedal uses TransTube circuitry to recreate the preamp sound of the original VTM 60 and VTM 120 amplifiers, including their customizable response switches.

The eight DIP switches let you customize gain, compression, and frequency response. You can combine switch settings to shape how the pedal responds to your playing.

Pre Gain sets how hard you drive the preamp, affecting how much distortion you hear. Post Gain sets the output level after you’ve dialed in the amount of drive you want.

The VTM pedal has a passive three-band EQ with Low, Mid, and High controls. Use these knobs to adjust bass weight, midrange presence, and treble bite.

Yes. Connect the VTM pedal to your amp’s guitar input, or use the effects-loop return to bypass the amp’s preamp and let the pedal handle gain and tone shaping.

Use a 9V DC center-negative pedal power supply or a 9V battery. The pedal’s internal circuit generates the higher operating voltage used by the TransTube preamp.

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VTM Tone for Any Amp

Turn any amp’s clean channel into a VTM 60/120

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Flip Into Modded Tones

8-way DIP switch allows you to easily access “modded” preamp tones

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Road-Ready Metal Build

Rugged metal case for long-term reliability

Type Preamp Pedal

Circuit TransTube recreation of the original Peavey VTM 60/120 preamp circuit (circa 1987)

Bypass Hard bypass with anti-click circuitry

Pre Gain Sets the preamp input level

Post Gain Sets the overall preamp output level (master volume)

Custom Response Modifications Eight DIP switches tailor gain, compression, and voicing (Gain 1, Gain 2, Comp, Low 1, Low 2, Mid, Hi 1, and Hi 2)

Low EQ Continuously variable passive bass control

Mid EQ Continuously variable passive midrange control

High EQ Continuously variable passive treble control

Input Instrument input (labeled “IN”)

Output Output capable of driving PA systems, instrument amps, or pedalboards (labeled “OUT”)

Output Impedance 1 kΩ

Output Level Approximately matches input signal level

Input Voltage 9V DC

Connector Standard 9V barrel-type (negative tip)

Internal Voltage 25V DC (generated internally via a high-efficiency inverter from a standard 9V supply)

Battery Option Compatible with a standard 9V battery

Compliance Independently tested and approved for worldwide EMC and FCC compliance

VTM Preamp Pedal Manual

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We can also be reached by phone at 877-732-8391 (toll free in the US).

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Best for

Players seeking aggressive vintage crunch with extensive response customization

Classic Circuit

Circa-1987 VTM 60/120 preamp

Gain & Tone Controls

Pre/Post Gain; passive three-band EQ; eight response DIP switches

Power & Bypass

9V supply/battery; internal high-voltage TransTube® supply; hard bypass with anti-click circuit

Sound Character

Aggressive, articulate, vintage tube-like crunch

Most Notable Feature

Eight DIP switches for response customization

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Best for

’90s rock, alternative, crunch and leads

Classic Circuit

Circa-1990 Bandit 112/Supreme 160 lead channel

Gain & Tone Controls

SuperSat® and Post gain; Gain boost; Mid Shift; active three-band EQ

Power & Bypass

9V supply/battery; internal 18V; hard bypass with anti-click circuit

Sound Character

Balanced, punchy crunch through saturated distortion

Most Notable Feature

Gain boost and Mid Shift with wide-ranging active EQ

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Best for

Players seeking gritty, mid-forward drive and fuzz-like saturation

Classic Circuit

Original circa-1980 Decade amplifier

Gain & Tone Controls

Pre/Post Gain; three-band EQ; switchable Saturation

Power & Bypass

9V supply/battery; internal 24V; hard bypass with anti-click circuit

Sound Character

Raw, wiry and mid-forward with rich harmonics

Most Notable Feature

Switchable Saturation for signature Decade grit

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