The Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe is a compact digital preamp pedal from MOOER that models a 40-watt American tube combo. MOOER describes it as "Based on one of the most popular 40Watt tube amps in the world today," and positions it for players after clean and edge-of-breakup American tones: "US CLASSIC DELUXE is a great choice for soul, funk, blues, country and classic rock players alike."1
What it does and how it is controlled
The pedal is a dual channel preamp, and each channel has its own independent three-band EQ plus Gain and Volume controls, so you can set a clean and a driven sound side by side and switch between them.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of drive on each channel1 |
| Volume | Sets the level of each channel1 |
| Treble / Middle / Bass | Independent three-band EQ per channel1 |
| Footswitch | On/Off like a conventional pedal, or channel A/B switching1 |
The footswitch works in two modes: On/Off, like a conventional pedal, or channel A/B, which switches between the two channels instead.1
For recording or direct use, the pedal includes speaker cabinet simulation that can be switched on or off. Turn it on when running into a power amp or interface, and off when feeding a guitar amp's effects return.1
MOOER's own description of the tone: "Get all the spank, sparkle and twang your heart desires from this fantastic emulation of a classic American blues combo."1
Where it sits in a rig
Because it is a preamp rather than a full amplifier, the 006 US Classic Deluxe needs something after it. MOOER says you can "Connect to a power amp or your amplifier's effects return," and adds, "Highly recommend using a tube amplifier."1
The pedal draws 300mA at 9V, which rules out most daisy-chain supplies and low-output isolated outputs. MOOER recommends its own Mooer Micro Power adapter.1
Price and where it came from
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Questions
How much current does the Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe draw?
MOOER specifies a DC 9V, 300mA center-pin-negative power supply for the 006 US Classic Deluxe. That 300mA figure matters when you add the pedal to a daisy chain or an isolated power supply, because many shared outputs supply less than that, so the pedal may need its own output on a multi-output brick.
What power supply does the Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe need?
The pedal runs from a 9V DC adapter with the center pin negative. MOOER recommends using its own Mooer Micro Power supply with the pedal. There is no battery option mentioned on the maker's product page, so plan for an adapter or a pedalboard power supply that can deliver 300mA at 9V.
Can I run the Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe straight into a power amp?
Yes. MOOER says the pedal can be connected to a power amp or to your amplifier's effects return, and it recommends using a tube amplifier in that setup. The pedal is a preamp, so it needs something downstream to amplify and drive a speaker.
Does the Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe have cabinet simulation?
Yes. The pedal includes speaker cabinet simulation, and it can be switched on or off. That matters for where you place it: leave the cab sim on when going into a flat power amp or audio interface, and switch it off when feeding the effects return of a guitar amplifier that already colors your tone.
What styles of music is the Mooer 006 US Classic Deluxe aimed at?
MOOER describes the pedal as a great choice for soul, funk, blues, country and classic rock players alike, and says it delivers the spank, sparkle and twang of a classic American blues combo. It is aimed at players who want clean and edge-of-breakup American-style tones rather than high-gain sounds.
Sources (2)
- 006 - US Classic Deluxe_MOOER Audio, MOOER Audio
- Best Tweed-Style Overdrives & Fender-in-a-Box Pedals In 2024, Delicious Audio, 2024-11-13
