
Unlock New Sounds With the Little Lightning Devices AMPERE Discrete Analog Gain Stage / Preamp – Genuine Australian Stock
The Little Lightning Devices AMPERE Discrete Analog Gain is an effects pedal built to help you add character to your tone — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. AMPERE is a discrete transistor based preamp based on a late 60s mic preamp from reel to reel tape machines.
Why You’ll Love It
- Add character to your tone — it features metal can silicon transistors, a 2-band baxandall EQ, bias control and a transformer output stage.
- Dial in sounds quickly — the pedal covers a lot of ground but has a distinct vintage “direct” sound as you would from a preamp circuit of…
- Fits on your pedalboard — it sounds great as a simple boost or gain to stack with other pedals / amps, but also works well as an…
- Built for the stage — use the bias control to adjust the headroom and texture, this also gives a "collapse" kind of effect reacting to heavy pick…
Key Features
Design & Materials
Little Lightning Devices builds the Little Lightning Devices AMPERE Discrete Analog Gain to the manufacturer’s specification for regular use.
Performance Specs
- AMPERE is a discrete transistor based preamp based on a late 60s mic preamp from reel to reel tape machines
- It features metal can silicon transistors, a 2-band baxandall EQ, bias control and a transformer output stage
- The pedal covers a lot of ground but has a distinct vintage “direct” sound as you would from a preamp circuit of this era
- Use the bias control to adjust the headroom and texture, this also gives a "collapse" kind of effect reacting to heavy pick attack or…
What’s Included
True bypass design and uses standard 9v DC (centre negative) power supplies only *not included.
Perfect For
- Guitarists building a pedalboard
- Bassists and keyboard players
- Home recording musicians
How It Stands Out
Controls and power requirements are listed so you can plan your board. Unlike grey imports, every effects pedal we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power supply does it need?
See Performance Specs for voltage and current.
Is it true bypass?
See Performance Specs where the manufacturer lists it.
Is the Little Lightning Devices AMPERE Discrete Analog Gain genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Little Lightning Devices’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
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