The Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP is a Hudson Electronics overdrive pedal, currently around $300.63. Close alternatives include the Hudson Electronics Broadcast Discrete Class-A Germanium Preamplifier and the Hudson Electronics Dual Broadcast. It pairs well with the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head and the Hiwatt DR103H.
Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP
Hudson Electronics · pedal
The Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP is a highly regarded preamp and overdrive pedal from UK boutique maker Hudson Electronics, built around a BC184 silicon transistor preamp stage that delivers exceptionally warm, harmonically rich overdrive with the character of a recording console preamp pushed into saturation. Premier Guitar and Guitar Player both reviewed the Broadcast as delivering exceptional harmonic richness and musical quality, and it has been used by professional players across blues, rock, and country. The AP version provides a specific voicing of the Broadcast circuit with enhanced preamp characteristics.
- preamp
- boutique
- musical
- overdrive
- country
- electronic
- blues
- transistor
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP is commonly used in
- Rock
- Country
- Blues
- Electronic
- Alternative
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
29% matchMarshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
29% matchHiwatt DR103H takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Traynor BB115 and it comes out closer to tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo and it comes out closer to tight
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger MB210-II
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger MB210-II takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Pedals that stack with the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP
Shin's Music Dumbloid
Shins Music
19% matchShin's Music Dumbloid pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Xotic EP Booster
Xotic
18% matchStack Xotic EP Booster on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
16% matchWhat Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchKeep Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP's high gain voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress goes after Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
12% matchKeep TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay after Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP in the signal chain, clear of Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
12% matchKeeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay's dark voice goes after Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchStack Wampler Cory Wong on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Spaceman Effects Atlas IV and it comes out closer to clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
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72% similarityShared character: studio, high_gain_settings, stage
JHS Overdrive/Preamp
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Smokin' Amp Co. FX10 BiFet Preamp
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Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII
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JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
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DSM Silver Linings Drive Preamp Engine
Dsm Humboldt Electronics
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Hudson Electronics Broadcast Discrete Class-A Germanium Preamplifier
Hudson Electronics
70% similarity“The AP version provides a specific voicing of the Broadcast circuit with enhanced preamp characteristics.”
Hudson Electronics Dual Broadcast
Hudson Electronics
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, warm, preamp
Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Empress Driv
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP?+
The closest matches in character are the Hudson Electronics Broadcast Discrete Class-A Germanium Preamplifier, the Hudson Electronics Dual Broadcast, the Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster. Budget picks: Benson Amps Germanium Preamp (Boost), JHS Overdrive/Preamp, Smokin' Amp Co. FX10 BiFet Preamp. Boutique upgrades: Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, JHS Colour Box V2 10th Anniversary, Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp.
What pairs well with the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Hiwatt DR103H, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 — Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head pushes a high gain tone toward tight.
How much does the Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP cost?+
Around $300.63 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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