Beekeeper
Dual-channel Dumble-style tube preamp with 12AX7 at 280VDC—clean and overdrive channels, 500mA/12V, Canadian-built.
Tubesteader builds high-voltage tube preamps in Canada, running 12AX7 tubes at voltages typically reserved for full amplifiers (250-280VDC). The Beekeeper recreates Dumble-style amp tones in pedal format with dual cascaded channels: Clean offers Fender-style foundation with gentle midrange boost for clear, singing tones; Overdrive delivers thick, creamy saturation rich in complex harmonics.
Refined three-band passive EQ shapes both channels, true bypass switching maintains signal integrity when disengaged. 12VDC/500mA external power steps up internally to 280VDC for proper tube operation. Die-cast aluminum enclosure houses the 12AX7 tube with protective cover. The pedal functions as standard overdrive into amplifiers, standalone preamp into power amps, or direct recording interface with cabinet simulation.
Handmade one at a time in Canada, targeting players seeking authentic tube amp response without hauling vintage Dumble-style amplifiers to gigs. Suitable for blues, jazz, and rock where touch sensitivity and harmonic complexity matter more than high-gain saturation.
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