Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher

Name: Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher
SKU: 683274010663
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€ 90

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Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher is a compact compressor/sustainer effect with variable parameters allowing extreme or subtle adjustments of the dynamic qualities of your playing. Two knobs and one 3 way toggle switch control the output volume, the depth of the effect and the attack/decay characteristics of the effect.

The input sensitivity is 50mV to 2 volts, making it a perfect fit to most magnetic guitar pickups and active/buffered pickups. The preamp does add some distortion and the amount is level dependent… humbuckers and high output single coil pickups will distort much more than normal single coil guitar pickups. This distortion can be controlled somewhat from the guitar’s volume level ahead of the compressor.

The Soul Preacher has a maximum gain reduction of 40dB and a maximum gain of 46 dB. This allows for maximum sustain with an acceptable noise floor. All compressors have a lot of make-up gain and will amplify noise. The Soul Preacher has less thanks to a novel circuit.

The standard features allow the Soul Preacher to control the amount of sustain and the matching volume level, as well as the attack/decay characteristic.

Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher demo video

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SKU: 683274010663 Category: Compressor

Description

Effect: Compressor/Sustainer
Design: Analog
Mono/Stereo: Mono In, Mono Out
Knobs: Volume, Sustain, Attack
Switches: Fast/Medium/Slow
Bypass Mode: True Bypass
Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative
Power Consumption: n.a.
Works on batteries: Yes
Type of Battery: 9V
Format: Standard
Made in: USA

Additional information

Weight	0,6 kg
Dimensions	11,5 × 7,0 × 5,4 cm
Category	Stock
Brand	Electro Harmonix
Sort	Guitar
Type	Compressor
Routing	Mono In / Mono Out

Brand

Electro Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix (EHX) is an American company known for manufacturing electronic audio equipment, particularly effects pedals for musicians. Founded in 1968 by Mike Matthews, the company is headquartered in New York City. EHX gained fame in the 1970s for creating innovative and iconic guitar pedals that shaped the sound of modern music, most notably the Big Muff Pi distortion pedal, used by numerous legendary guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and Jack White.

Financial struggles in early 1980s

The company initially thrived by producing various effects pedals, including fuzz, distortion, and delay units. However, EHX faced financial struggles in the early 1980s, leading to a temporary halt in production. In the 1990s, the company relaunched and resumed production, continuing to innovate and expand its product lineup to include effects for bass, synthesizers, and other instruments. Electro-Harmonix pedals are known for their high-quality, unique sound, and durability, making them a favorite among musicians in genres ranging from rock and punk to experimental and electronic music. Today, the brand is recognized worldwide for its contributions to audio effects and maintains a strong presence in the music industry.