Boss AD-10 Acoustic Preamp Pedal

£379.00

Premium portable acoustic tone shaping. The Boss AD-10 is a preamp pedal designed for electro-acoustic guitarists after studio level sound in a compact format. Whether you're in need of a convenient recording companion or live gigging tool, the AD-10 covers all areas. Sounds and Controls The AD-10 provides plenty of tone-dialling options, all the while […]


Description

Premium portable acoustic tone shaping. The Boss AD-10 is a preamp pedal designed for electro-acoustic guitarists after studio level sound in a compact format. Whether you're in need of a convenient recording companion or live gigging tool, the AD-10 covers all areas.

Sounds and Controls

The AD-10 provides plenty of tone-dialling options, all the while retaining the true natural sound of your acoustic. Along with a three-band EQ with Presence and low cut shaping, Boss' Acoustic resonance helps restore the warmth of your natural acoustic sound. Switch between two channels on the fly while storing 10 sound setups.

Other high quality features include a built-in compressor, tuner, feedback reduction dial, delay/chorus, boost and ambience effects. This is your amp and pedalboard combined. Utilise 80 seconds of looper recording time to enhance live performance.

Key Features

• Professional preamp/DI for performing and recording with acoustic-electric guitar
• Acoustic Resonance restores the warm and rich resonance lost with most pickup systems
• Four-band EQ and variable low-cut filter tuned to deliver optimized tone shaping for acoustic guitar
• Multi-band compressor with MDP technology provides transparent dynamics control
• Newly developed anti-feedback functions control feedback while maintaining balanced tone
• Two channels with independent EQ for connecting two instruments or blending multiple pickup sources
• Onboard ambience, delay, and chorus effects with multiple sound types and adjustable parameters
• Boost function with adjustable tone setting
• Memory function for storing 10 sound setups
• Onboard looper with 80 seconds of recording time
• XLR and ¼-inch connectivity for interfacing with PA systems, stage monitors, amps, and external effects
• USB audio interface functionality for computer recording and playback
• Fast and accurate built-in tuner
• Compact and portable design; runs on AC adapter or six AA-size batteries

Brand

Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Boss

Tags

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

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