Handcrafted Japanese tube tone inspired by legendary boutique “D-style” amplifiers.
The SSS Tube Preamp from Peace Hill FX delivers the unmistakable clarity, depth, and touch sensitivity that made boutique D-style clean tones legendary. Built with high-end and vintage components, each pedal is handmade in Minoh City, Osaka, and treated as a true one-of-a-kind instrument.
Every unit reflects Peace Hill FX’s philosophy: creating pedals the builders themselves wanted to use on stage and in the studio. No two pedals are exactly alike - each is crafted with care, strict component selection, and an aesthetic inspired by Japan’s “once in a lifetime” mindset.
Tone & Performance
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Glorious clean tones with a musical edge that gently breaks up when you dig in
- Rich harmonic response and dynamic feel, loved by generations of legendary guitarists
- Designed to deliver a consistent tube sound in any environment
Place it at the end of your effects chain and run it into an amp’s return, a solid-state amp input, or directly into a speaker simulator. It also excels as a recording preamp when plugged straight into an audio interface—perfect for home studios and headphone practice.
Flexible Sound Shaping
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3-Band EQ (Fender-style) with deep interaction between gain and switches
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Bright & Deep switches for enhanced presence or added low-end weight
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Rock / Jazz switch changes overall volume and EQ character
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High & Low rotary filters for precise tonal sculpting
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Gain & Master controls allow full tonal consistency from home to studio to stage
Controls Overview
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GAIN – Input gain for the clean channel
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Bright – Adds high-frequency sparkle
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Deep – Enhances low-end depth and body
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Rock / Jazz – Alters EQ behavior and output level
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3-Band EQ – Highly interactive, musical tone shaping
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FILTER (High / Low) – Signature SSS voicing controls
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MASTER – Overall output level without affecting tone
Handcrafted in Japan
Manufactured entirely in Osaka Prefecture, each pedal showcases meticulous internal wiring and refined exterior design—where sound, beauty, and craftsmanship meet.
Power Requirements
- 12V DC, center-negative
- 500mA or higher recommended
- Tube-driven, high-voltage design (generates heat during use)
