Peavey launches five preamp pedals based on classic amp circuits
January 1, 2025 · 3 sources
Peavey announced five preamp pedals at NAMM 2025, each based on a circuit from one of its amplifiers: the Session LTD 400 (1974), Decade (1980), VTM 60/120 (1987), Bandit 112 Supreme 160 "Teal Stripe" (1990) and Rock Master (1990)1. The pedals were reported on January 25 and January 27, 202521.
The Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp Pedal is described by Peavey as a "Recreation of the second-generation Peavey Bandit 112/Supreme 160 'Teal Stripe' lead channel, circa 1990"3. Its controls are SUPERSAT, Post Gain, Bottom, Body and Edge, with a Gain switch that boosts overall system gain and a Shift switch that selects a higher or lower operating frequency for the Body EQ3. The three EQ bands are active shelving and peak/notch controls with ±15 dB boost or cut each3. Peavey lists hard bypass with anti-click circuitry, a 1 kΩ output impedance, and power from a 9V battery or 9V DC center-negative supply, with an internal bipolar 18V supply3.
Gearnews describes the Decade pedal as based on the 1980s Decade amp circuit, with a switchable Saturation channel, three-band EQ, hard bypass, Pre and Post gain, and an internal 24V power supply2. The Rock Master uses the 1990s Rock Master "Ultra" channel circuit with an internal HV TransTube power supply, Pre and Post gain, Gain and Mid Shift switches, and three-band active EQ2. The Session-LTD 400 follows the 1974 Session/LTD 400 preamp circuit and adds a shift control for mid frequency and a Presence control2. The VTM covers the VTM 60/120 preamp circuit from around 1987 and includes an eight-position DIP switch for different gain structures and an optional compressor2.
Guitar Pedal X lists controls for each model1:
| Pedal | Controls |
|---|---|
| Session LTD 400 | Volume, Bass, Treble, Sensitivity, Middle, Shift, Presence |
| Decade | Pre, Post, Low, Mid, High |
| VTM | Pre, Gain 1, Gain 2, Comp, Low 1, Low 2, Mid, High 1, High 2, Post, Low, Mid, High |
| Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe | SuperSat, Gain button, Shift button, Post, Bottom, Body, Edge |
| Rock Master | Pre, Shift button, Post, Bottom, Body, Edge |
Gearnews reported that Peavey originally listed the pedals at 239 USD and that they were then selling for 199 USD, adding that they appeared to be sold out2. Guitar Pedal X listed each of the five at $1991. Peavey's own product page for the Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe shows a price in pounds only3.
"Peavey themselves originally listed them at 239 USD, now they're selling for 199 USD , but it seems that they are sold out for now."
Sources (3)
- Guitar Pedal X - GPX Blog - Peavey matches Marshall with 5 of its own classic Amp and Preamp Series Pedals - Session LTD 400, Decade, VTM, Bandit, and Rock Master, guitarpedalx.com
- Peavey Preamp Pedals: Bandit, Rock Master, Decade, Session, and VTM, gearnews.com
- Bandit® Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp Pedal – Peavey, peavey.com