The Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 is an Electronic Audio Experiments preamp pedal. Close alternatives include the Airis Effects -Nemesis Preamp and the Fender The Edge Signature Deluxe. It pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff and the MXR Analog Chorus.
Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8
Electronic Audio Experiments · pedal
The Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 is a Fender-style tonestack EQ preamp pedal from boutique US manufacturer Electronic Audio Experiments (EAE), based on the classic Fender tonestack circuit with Bass, Middle, and Treble controls that interact in the classic Fender voicing relationship. The Model feT adds a FET preamp gain stage for clean headroom and drive capability. Version 3.8 reflects iterative refinement of the circuit. EAE boutique construction.
- preamp
- fet
- treble
- eq
- boutique
- gain
- equalizer
- clean
Genres the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
20% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
MXR Analog Chorus
MXR
20% matchMXR Analog Chorus's full voice goes after Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8's own bright character
Catalinbread SFT
Catalinbread
19% matchWhere this leans bright, Catalinbread SFT answers back warm
Donner Lax Comp
Donner
17% matchDonner Lax Comp leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
FoxGear EchoSex
Foxgear
12% matchKeep FoxGear EchoSex after Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
12% matchKeep Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8's bright voice out front: Eventide Modulated Delay goes after Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
tonal matchBeetronics OV-LE-Uva is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 gives it exactly that
Tone City King of Blues
Tone City
tonal matchInto Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8, Tone City King of Blues is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Airis Effects -Nemesis Preamp
Airis Effects
73% similarityShared character: treble, middle, preamp
Fender The Edge Signature Deluxe
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Bandmaster
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Quad Reverb
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender Artist Signature EC Twinolux
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender 'Black Panel' Vibro Champ Amp (1964-1967)
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb 12W 1x10 Tube Guitar
Fender
72% similarityElectronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8 recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8?+
The closest matches in character are the Airis Effects -Nemesis Preamp, the Fender The Edge Signature Deluxe, the Fender Bassbreaker 18/30.
What pairs well with the Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3.8?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff, MXR Analog Chorus, Catalinbread SFT — Run Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth.