"Fake Plastic Trees" Preamp
Crafted by the sonic alchemists at Audio Kitchen, the Fake Plastic Trees Preamp is a captivating analog odyssey that pays homage to the iconic tones of the brand's coveted The Big Trees amplifier. Meticulously engineered around hand-selected JFET transistors and a discrete EL84 grid-clipping stage, this preamp pedal conjures the harmonically rich, responsive overdrive of low-power Class A valve circuits, delivering a textured, dynamic gain that seamlessly blends with your amplifier's natural voice. At the heart of the Fake Plastic Trees lies a custom-wound output transformer that imbues the signal with a warm, analog character, while the integrated Big Trees speaker load circuit ensures the same frequency-dependent damping found in the original amplifier. The pedal's intuitive control set – Gain, Root, Branch, and Volume – allows you to sculpt your tone with surgical precision, coaxing everything from pristine clean boost to gloriously saturated lead tones. Whether you're seeking to push your amplifier into glorious breakup, or you're building a direct recording rig around the pedal's line-driving capabilities, the Fake Plastic Trees is a versatile tone-shaping tool that captures the essence of classic British amplification. Beloved by discerning guitarists and bassists worldwide, this pedal is a must-have for any player seeking to unlock the secrets of the vintage valve experience.
