Catalinbread Epoch Bias preamp Pedal

£139.99

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by Catalinbread, the Catalinbread Epoch Bias preamp Pedal Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Catalinbread brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


Description

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by Catalinbread, the Catalinbread Epoch Bias preamp Pedal Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Catalinbread brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

The Epoch Bias Preamp pedal expands upon the original Ep-3 Echoplex that was responsible for defining generations of rock ‘n’ roll tone. Catalinbread has innovated the pedal with a few impactful adjustments like the Bias Control, allowing you to alter the base gain and body of the 3-band EQ, adding an organic boost to your tone. Experience tone-shaping abilities that have spanned generations and genres.

Key Features

  • EP-3 Inspired – Building upon the classic Echoplex circuit, Catlinbread have gone one step further by combining the iconic circuit with new additions like a boost and filter controls.
  • Subtlely Control Your Tone – Catlinbread’s enhancements allow you to refine your tone even further than before, giving you sweet subtle filtration, or encompassing gain.

Preamp EP-3

The Volume knob acts in the same way as the original EP-3 – at its core it is a wet-dry mix controlling the space between ‘nothing’ and the preamp itself. Acting as a volume control until dialled at noon, you’ll notice going beyond that you’ll experience subtle frequency enhancements thanks to the loading simulation circuit.

Bias Control

Allowing you to dial in the hot or cold circuit, this knob gives you variation in gain from the preamp, think of it as a gain enhancer with a snap, crackle, and pop effect.

Filter and Boost Controls

If you want even more gain and volume from the preamp circuit, the Epoch Bias has got your back. The Boost knob is one of the improvements Catalinbread has made to the original EP-3 Echoplex, quite simply it acts as a boost when dialled up, but dialled down, you have a simulated EP-3 pure circuit.

The Filter control adds a tastefully gentle hi-cut filter that exaggerates little differences for a more refined, bluesier tone that sounds great no matter how much of everything else you have on the go.

Specifications

  • Power: 9V DC (Adapter Not Included)
  • Controls: Preamp, Bias, Boost, Filter

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Brand

Catalinbread

Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals.

Catalinbread pedals are crafted with a deep respect for vintage tone and a flair for innovation. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon, they capture the spirit of classic amps, echoes, and fuzz circuits while adding modern versatility and character. Each pedal feels like a piece of sonic art, from their shimmering reverbs to their amp-inspired drives and dynamic boosts. Catalinbread’s approach is all about musical feel and responsiveness, giving players inspiring tools that make every note come alive.

Category

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals

Amp and cab simulator pedals recreate the sound and response of guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and microphones in a compact pedal format. They are useful for recording direct, practising silently, running straight into a PA, or building a pedalboard that does not rely on a traditional amp.

Many amp and cab sims include different amplifier voices, impulse responses, EQ controls and headphone outputs. They are a strong choice for modern guitarists who need consistent tone at home, in the studio and on stage without carrying heavy amplifiers and speaker cabinets.

Tags

Preamp

Preamp pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Preamp related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.