The Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ is an Orange preamp pedal, currently around $153.68. Close alternatives include the MXR EP3 Echoplex Preamp and the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion. It pairs well with the ZVEX Fuzz Factory and the Paul Cochrane Timmy.
Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ
Orange · pedal
The Orange Acoustic Pedal is an acoustic guitar preamp and EQ from Orange Amplification (London, UK), delivering a 3-band EQ, anti-feedback notch filter, and effects loop for acoustic guitar live and recording performance. Orange is one of the most iconic British amplification brands, and the Acoustic Pedal extends the Orange quality to acoustic instrument amplification.
- preamp
- eq
- filter
- notch
- british
- live
- recording
Good for
- Busking
- Live
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ is commonly used in
- Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classical
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
9% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchWhat Paul Cochrane Timmy brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Small Stone after Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ in the signal chain, clear of Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ's own gain stage
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
7% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Canyon after Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ in the signal chain, clear of Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Empress Echosystem
Empress
6% matchRun Empress Echosystem after Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ in the signal chain, clear of Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchMXR CAE Wah tightens and focuses this high-gain tone with a mid-forward boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
MXR EP3 Echoplex Preamp
MXR
68% similarityShared character: guitar, preamp, recording
Aria Lil' RAT Distortion
Aria
67% similarityShared character: filter, live
Airis Effects -Nemesis Preamp
Airis Effects
66% similarityShared character: effects_loop, preamp, live
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
65% similarityShared character: guitar, preamp
Peavey Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp
Peavey
64% similarityShared character: preamp, recording
Acoustic NUX Stageman Floor NAP-5
Acoustic
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR EP3 Echoplex Preamp, the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion, the Airis Effects -Nemesis Preamp. Budget picks: Sonicake Factory Acoustic Preamp, NUX Stageman Floor NAP-5, Ashdown Woodsman Acoustic. Boutique upgrades: Beetronics Abelha, JHS Colour Box V2.
What pairs well with the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: ZVEX Fuzz Factory, Paul Cochrane Timmy, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone — What ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Orange Acoustic-Pedal Preamp/EQ cost?+
Around $153.68 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).