Electric Guitar Effects

The Ibanez Pentatone Preamp pedal is a versatile preamp designed for guitarists and bassists. Featuring multiple tone shaping sections, it combines a pre-boost, distortion with two-band EQ, noise gate, five-band parametric EQ and post-boost. With intuitive controls and a light switch, it lets you sculpt your tone your way, from crunchy overdrives to the most powerful distortions. This pedal also offers true bypass, ensuring exceptional sound quality.

ARTICLE N° 88572
  • Ibanez PTPRE Pentatone Preamp
  • Effect pedal for electric guitar or bass
  • Effect type: Preamp / Equalizer / Gate
  • Bypass: True bypass
  • Preamp controls:
  • Bright switch: On / Off
  • Post boost
  • Level
  • 2-band EQ: Bass + Treble
  • Gain
  • Pre Boost On / Off switch
  • Pre boost
  • Gate controls:
  • Switch On / Off
  • Threshold
  • Equalizer controls:
  • Switch On / Off
  • Band levels: 5x Faders
  • Band frequencies: 5x Potentiometers
  • Connections:
  • Input / Output: 2x ∅6.35 mm jack
  • Footswitch bypass + post boost on / off input: ∅6.35 mm TRS jack
  • Power supply: 9V battery or power adapter sold separately
  • Current required: 110 mA@9V
  • Dimensions: 146 x 128 x 59 mm
  • Weight: 1 kg
The Ibanez Pentatone Preamp isn’t limited to just one function. It offers incredible flexibility with its five tone-shaping sections.

Whether you want to boost your tone with the pre-boost or add a touch of distortion, this pedal adapts to your style.

By integrating a fast noise gate, you can avoid unwanted noise while maintaining the warmth of your tone. It’s the perfect companion for any performance.

Its five-band parametric EQ lets you customize each frequency, while the bright switch gives you a boost in the treble for bright solos. The two footswitches give you quick access to the bypass and post-boost functions, while the addition of an external IFS2L footswitch (sold separately) makes controlling the pedal even more intuitive.

The controls are designed to be accessible, allowing you to adjust your tone mid-performance without thinking about it. The Pentatone is the key to going from sweet riffs to explosions of sound on demand.
Its ergonomics and intuitive design are a testament to Ibanez's expertise in creating products tailored to the needs of contemporary guitarists and bassists.
With the Pentatone Preamp, you have the power to transform your sound, no matter what musical style you play.
Effects
 Preamp, Equalizer, Noise Gate
Analog / digital
 Analog
Mono / stereo
 Mono
Signal path
 True Bypass
Power supply
 Power adapter (sold separately), Battery(ies)
Accessory Type
 Pédale d'effets
Weight
 1 kg
Some details of how the Ibanez Pentatone Preamp works:

Preamp Controls:
- Bright Switch: On / Off: Activates or deactivates the high-frequency boost effect.
- Post boost: Increases the signal level after the preamp, adding punch to the sound.
- Level: Controls the preamp output volume for optimal adjustment.
- 2-band EQ: Bass + Treble: Adjusts the low and high frequencies to sculpt the sound according to preference.
- Gain: Regulates the saturation level of the signal, influencing distortion and sonic warmth.
- Pre Boost Switch On / Off: Activates or deactivates the preamp boost for an additional increase in the signal.
- Pre boost: Strengthens the signal upstream, providing increased clarity and volume.

Gate Controls:
- On / Off Switch: Activates or deactivates the noise reduction function.
- Threshold: Determines the level at which the gate activates to cut out unwanted noise.

Equalizer Controls:
- On / Off Switch: Enables or disables the equalizer.
- Band Levels: 5x Faders: Adjusts the level of each frequency band for a customized sound.
- Band Frequencies: 5x Potentiometers: Selects specific frequencies to adjust for greater tonal control.

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