The Elektor Artist - a versatile electric guitar preamplifier

5-32 - elektor may 1982 the Elektor Artist flii iÃÇI a versatile electric guitar preamplifier This preamplifier is a companion to the 100 W power amplifier published in the April 1982 issue of Elektor. Two independent channels are provided each with two inputs. Features include high and low impedance inputs, extensive tone controls, built-in reverb and fuzz and effect "loop" switching, providing the musician with all the extras normally found on the more expensive equipment at a reasonable price. Although originally designed for the guitarist, it can of course, be used with any other electronic instrument such as an organ or synthesiser. Designing a really good circuit for a guitar preamplifier was quite a chal- lenge. After a considerable number of requests from Elektor readers our design staff set about creating the Artist. The primary objective was to produce a preamplifier that satisfied a discerning musician while still remaining a practical proposition for home constructio...