Our versatile valve-powered preamp pedal: ready to breathe new life into your guitar amp, pedalboard, or recording setup.
The V4 The Countess is a two-channel valve preamp pedal that delivers authentic valve overdrive. Use it directly 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 sonic experience. This is definitely no "ordinary" overdrive pedal!
All-valve signal path
1 x EC900 and 3 x CV4014 valves running at high plate voltage. These are the first guitar preamp pedals to feature four valves and a signal path composed entirely of valves. This is no "ordinary" overdrive pedal!
Two channels
Channel one is clean to light, ideal for boosting your existing clean sound or cleaning up a crunchy amp if you are using it in amp-through mode. Channel two is a glorious, unbridled overdrive!
Remote switching
The TRS jack gives you the ability to switch the pedal remotely. You can control on/off as well as channel 1/2 with a separate two-button latching footswitch or via a modern programmable switching unit. This means you can take the V4 series preamp pedal off the floor and put it out of harm's way.
Bright switch
Bright is a global tone control that optimizes the V4 preamp pedal based on what 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 other settings sound "wrong." It all depends on what you are playing through!
Steel chassis
If you're going to stand on it and it contains hot glass, it needs to be tough. The folded steel chassis and protective bar for the knobs mean this rig is road-ready.
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.
Live, at home, and in the studio
Place it on your pedalboard, on top of your amp, or on your desk. It is particularly useful for fly-dates or in other situations where you aren't using your own amp. Simply hit the return of the FX loop of whatever you are using and feel at home in no time.
Three-band EQ
Powerful bass, middle, and treble controls. These also have a significant effect on the character of the gain and the drive levels, just like in any valve guitar amp.
What is Amp Through mode?
V4 Series The Countess - Technical Specs & Info
Format: Two-mode valve preamp pedal
Power: 12V DC / 800mA minimum. DC adapter provided
Valves: 1 x EC900, 3 x CV4014
Size: 225 (w) x 140 (h) x 79mm (d) inc. feet & knobs
Weight: 1.65kg / 3.6 lbs
Additional features:
Two connection modes
Two switchable gain modes
Steel chassis and control protection bar
Remote TRS switching option