DESCRIPTION
Our classic valve pedal preamp: ready to breathe new life into your guitar amp, pedalboard or recording rig
The V4 The Sheriff is a two-channel pedal preamp that offers real valve overdrive. Use it straight into the front of your amp or recording interface, or use it in conjunction with your amp's effects loop to bypass your existing amp's front end entirely for a whole new sound experience. This is definitely not an "ordinary" overdrive pedal!
Valve signal path
1 x EC900 and 3 x CV4014 running at high plate voltage. These are the first pedal-format guitar preamps to feature four valves and a valve signal path. This is not an "ordinary" overdrive pedal!
Two channels
Channel 1 goes from edge-of-breakup to pushed classic rock tones. Channel 2 is a full-blown high-gain "plexi" with more midrange aggression.
Remote switching
The TRS jack socket allows you to switch the pedal remotely. You can control on/off and also channel 1/2 with a separate two-button latching footswitch or via a modern programmable switching unit. This means you can have the V4 series pedal preamp off the floor and out of harm's way.
Two ways to connect
We recommend "Amp Through mode" for full functionality where you can choose to use your amp's own front-end or the V4 preamp via the amp's effects loop. To use it as a "normal" pedal or if you don't have an effects loop, use "Standalone" mode.
Bright Switch
Bright is a global tone control that optimises the V4 pedal preamp for whatever you are plugging into. Amp effects loops, inputs, recording devices etc. all differ significantly, so just choose the setting that sounds best to your ears. Don't worry if the other settings sound "wrong". It's all about what you're playing!
Live, at home and in the studio
Place it on your pedalboard, on your amp or on your desk. It is particularly suited for fly-dates or other situations where you aren't using your own amp. Just hit the effects loop return of whatever you're using and feel at home in no time.
Steel chassis
If you're going to be standing on it and it contains hot glass, it needs to be tough. The folded steel chassis and kick bar for the knobs mean this unit is road-ready.
Three-band EQ
Powerful controls for bass, middle and treble. These also have a significant effect on gain character and drive levels, just as in any valve guitar amp.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FORMAT:
Two-mode valve pedal preamp
POWER:
12V DC / 800mA minimum. DC adapter supplied
VALVES:
1 x EC900, 3 x CV4014
SIZE:
225 (w) x 140 (h) x 79mm (d) inc. feet and knobs
WEIGHT:
1.65kg / 3.6lbs
EXTRA FEATURES:
Two connection modes
Two switchable gain modes
Steel chassis and control protection bar
Remote TRS switching option