The AMT Electronics Preamp P2 is an analog preamp pedal from the maker's Legend Amp Series II, voiced after the Peavey 5150 and 6505 amplifiers. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as representing "the response, characteristics, gain, and tonal nuances similar to that of Peavey 5150 and 6505 Amplifiers"1. On its own product pages the maker titles it the AMT Legend Amps P2 Preamp Pedal (EVH 5150)2, and its media center notes that the pedal is compared against the EVH 5150 in demo videos3.
What it does
The P2 is a preamp rather than a straightforward drive pedal: it is built to stand in for the front end of a high-gain amp, in this case the 5150/6505 style of amplifier that players associate with heavy rhythm tones. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists its functions as cab sim, preamp, booster, distortion and equalizer1, so it can be used as the gain stage of a rig feeding a power amp or a cab simulator, or more simply as a distortion and EQ box in front of an amp. For more on the category, see Preamp Pedals and Distortion Pedals.
| Function | What it means in a rig |
|---|---|
| Preamp | Stands in for the front end of an amp1 |
| Cab sim | Can act as a speaker simulator1 |
| Distortion | Provides the gain stage itself1 |
| Booster | Pushes what follows it1 |
| Equalizer | Shapes the tone1 |
Modes and EQ
The preamp section offers three gain modes2, letting one pedal cover clean, pushed and full high-gain settings:
- Clean
- Low gain
- High gain
The P2's operating details are documented in AMT's English manual for the unit1. Among the specifications given there, the pedal draws 6 mA of current1, a low enough figure that it sits lightly on any pedalboard power supply.
Power
The P2 runs on 12V DC, center negative, and draws 6mA1. The 12V requirement is worth noting: the P2 needs an outlet or cable set to 12V rather than a standard pedal output. Its low 6mA draw means even a modest 12V output can run it.
The P2 needs 12V DC, center negative1. It will not run correctly from a standard pedal output set lower than that.
AMT's PedalPedia entry links to an English manual for the Legend Amp Series II1 for full operating details.
Videos
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Questions
What amps does the AMT P2 model?
AMT describes the P2 as representing the response, characteristics, gain and tonal nuances similar to the Peavey 5150 and 6505 amplifiers. The maker's own product page titles it the AMT Legend Amps P2 Preamp Pedal (EVH 5150), and the maker's media center notes that the pedal is compared against the EVH 5150 in demo videos.
Is the AMT P2 analog or digital?
The P2 is an analog circuit. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists its circuit type as analog, and AMT's product pages describe it as an analog preamp with Clean, Low gain and High gain modes.
What power supply does the AMT P2 need?
The P2 runs on 12V DC, center negative, and draws 6mA, according to RockBoard's PedalPedia. Its power requirement is higher than a standard pedal outlet delivers, so it needs an output or cable set to 12V, and its low current draw means even a modest 12V output can run it.
Can the AMT P2 be used as a cab simulator?
Yes. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists the P2's functions as cab sim, preamp, booster, distortion and equalizer, so it can serve as a speaker simulator as well as the front end of a rig.
Sources (4)
- Preamp P2 by AMT Electronics, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- AMT Legend Amps P2 Preamp Pedal (EVH 5150), AMT Electronics Media Center
- AMT P2 - Media center of AMT Electronics, AMT Electronics media center
- AMT Electronics : P2 Preamp & FX Pedal, Media center of AMT Electronics
