The Engine

Name: The Engine
Brand: Drybell
Availability: OnlineOnly

Overdrive

Preamp

Boost

Treble Boost

Dual-channel British preamp with Plexi-style overdrive and Rangemaster-style EQ boost.

DryBell is a Croatian manufacturer known for premium analog effects. The Engine is a dual foundation preamp covering classic 60s British amp-inspired tones with exceptional versatility.

Side A delivers Plexi-style overdrive - open, dynamic, and responsive. Shape adjusts mid character while Tone provides traditional EQ. Side B offers Rangemaster-style treble boost with Range (mid sweep), Level, Low, and High EQ. The Order switch lets you run A into B or B into A.

High headroom and ultra-low noise buffer ensure clean boosting without signal loss. Accepts 9-18V DC power. Both sections can run independently or stacked. Handmade in Croatia with DryBells meticulous attention to detail.