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
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Three clipping modes: Off / Amp Mode, Hard, and Soft
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Germanium or Silicon diode clipping for different overdrive characteristics
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FET-based gain stages designed for a tube-like tone and feel
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Adjustable pre-gain boost for anything from a subtle volume increase to saturated, compressed tones
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3-band musical EQ with Bass, Middle, and Treble controls
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Bright/Dark tone switch for additional tonal flexibility
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Gain and Level controls
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Plenty of headroom for preserving dynamics and touch sensitivity
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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
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Dimensions: 5" L × 3.5" W × 1.5" H
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Power: 9V center-negative
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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.
