Westerlund ONE High-End Instrument Preamp / Overdrive
The Westerlund ONE is designed as an extension of your instrument’s natural sound—essentially a high-end preamp that adds fullness, dynamics, gain, and character without losing the core of your original signal.
With multiple clipping options, a responsive 3-band EQ, adjustable pre-gain boost, and plenty of headroom, the ONE can range from transparent, natural enhancement to rich, amp-like tube saturation and compression.
Features
Three clipping modes: Off / Amp Mode, Hard, and Soft
Germanium or Silicon diode clipping for different overdrive characteristics
FET-based gain stages designed for a tube-like tone and feel
Adjustable pre-gain boost for anything from a subtle volume increase to saturated, compressed tones
3-band musical EQ with Bass, Middle, and Treble controls
Bright/Dark tone switch for additional tonal flexibility
Gain and Level controls
Plenty of headroom for preserving dynamics and touch sensitivity
Designed to enhance the natural character and musicality of your instrument
Controls & Modes
Clipping: Choose between Off (“Amp Mode”), Hard, or Soft clipping to shape the response and saturation.
Tone: The Bright/Dark switch provides additional tonal flexibility, with Bright mode available for normal operation.
3-Band EQ: Responsive Bass, Middle, and Treble controls make it easy to fine-tune the ONE to your instrument and rig.
Pre-Gain Boost: Push the front end of the overdrive for anything from a subtle lift to amp-like saturation and compression.
Specifications
Dimensions: 5" L × 3.5" W × 1.5" H
Power: 9V center-negative
Current draw: Approximately 50mA
The Westerlund ONE is a versatile choice for players who want to preserve their instrument's character while adding more body, dynamics, gain, and tonal flexibility.
