Fortin Amplification Signature Meshuggah Preamp Distortion Pedal

Brand

Fortin Amplification

Fortin Amplification is a respected Canadian company known for its high-quality guitar amplifiers, effects pedals, and other musical equipment. Founded by Mike Fortin, an accomplished amplifier designer and builder, Fortin Amplification has earned a reputation for crafting boutique-level amplifiers and pedals favored by professional musicians worldwide.

The company’s amplifiers are celebrated for their exceptional tone, versatility, and build quality, catering to a wide range of musical styles and preferences. Fortin amps often feature a blend of classic and modern design elements, delivering powerful, articulate tones suitable for both stage and studio use.

One of Fortin Amplification’s most acclaimed products is the Fortin Nameless Suite, a software plugin developed in collaboration with Neural DSP. The Nameless Suite faithfully emulates the tones of Fortin amplifiers, offering guitarists and producers a versatile and powerful tool for recording and mixing.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

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.