Orange Guitar Butler Preamp Pedal

£269.00

The Guitar Butler is dual channel preamp pedal that will bring that classic Orange rock tone to any amp! Like the Orange Super Crush amp, it uses JFET circuitry to create a valve like feel and response, for an experience that's almost indistinguishable from the real thing. With separate gain and EQ controls for each […]


Description

The Guitar Butler is dual channel preamp pedal that will bring that classic Orange rock tone to any amp! Like the Orange Super Crush amp, it uses JFET circuitry to create a valve like feel and response, for an experience that's almost indistinguishable from the real thing. With separate gain and EQ controls for each channel you can finetune your sound. And with it's compact form factor you can take that iconic tone anywhere, no matter the backline situation. Voila! Tone is served.

Here's what Orange say about the Guitar Butler

The Guitar Butler Dual Channel Guitar Pre was tailored to provide comprehensive, exceptional service to your signal chain. As a standalone unit or part of a larger rig, allow the Guitar Butler to manage your tonal affairs.

The Guitar Butler is perfect for Guitarists that are looking to get their preamp tones from their pedalboard, running straight into either a power amp/speaker cabinet combination or directly into a PA System.

Switchable Channels

A vintage voiced pedal-friendly Clean Channel makes it easy to put pedals up front whilst the wide-ranging E.Q allows for precise control. Adding warmth to humbuckers and sparkle to single coils.

The Dirty Channel with its JFET circuitry behaves like a valve amp resulting in a classic overdrive channel without any digital distortion. Push the volume for a dynamic feel only usually found in valve rectifiers with dual footswitchable volume controls to help you cut through the mix.

Specifications

  • Channels: 2
  • Circuitry: JFET
  • Clean Channel: Gain and 3-band EQ
  • Dirty Channel: Gain, 3-band EQ, Volume 1, Volume 2, and presence controls
  • Buffered FX Loop
  • Ground Lift Switch
  • Balanced XLR with Cab Sim and ¼” Jack Amp with no Cab Sim output options.
  • Power: 18V DC, Centre Positive (PSU Included)
  • Boxed Size: 30.5 x 22.7 x 12cm (12.01 x 8.94 x 4.72")
  • Boxed Weight: 1.68 KG (3.703 lbs)
  • Unboxed Size: 17.7 x 6.7 X 15.5cm (7 x 2.64 x 6.1")
  • Unboxed Weight: 1.3 KG (2.87 lbs)

Brand

Orange

Orange Amplification is instantly recognisable for its bold styling and unmistakable British tone. Known for thick, harmonically rich overdrive and warm, rounded cleans, the brand’s amps and pedals deliver character in spades. From classic valve stacks to compact lunchbox heads and stompboxes, Orange balances vintage flavour with modern reliability.

Choose Orange when you want punch, personality, and a sound that fills the room. Whether it’s crunchy rock rhythms, fuzzy vintage grind, or solid clean headroom that takes pedals beautifully, their gear brings attitude and depth to any setup.

Category

Orange

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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