Peavey Decade Preamp Pedal

Decade

The original Decade amplifier is a not-so-hidden secret for raw, tenacious tone — and the Decade Pedal packs it into an amp-in-a-box for your pedalboard.

Originally released in the early '80s, the Peavey Decade amplifier gained a cult following for its raw, gritty tone, quietly becoming a go-to for players chasing unconventional edge and saturation. Now, as Peavey brings the legendary amp back to life, its unmistakable voice also returns in compact pedal form with the Decade Preamp.

A faithful recreation of the original 1980 circuit, the Decade Preamp Pedal captures the full character of the amp that started it all. Its switchable Saturation mode acts like a second channel, delivering rich harmonic overdrive at the flip of a switch. Pre and Post Gain controls, a responsive three-band EQ, and a hard bypass switch with anti-click circuitry ensure clean integration into any signal chain. Powered by a standard 9V supply, the pedal internally boosts to 24V, delivering the headroom and dynamic range that defined the original.

The Decade Preamp belongs to the Peavey Legacy Preamp Series, which features miniaturizations of iconic Peavey amplifiers that have become highly sought after in recent years. While others have tried to capture these tones, only Peavey can deliver the genuine article. Each pedal is built with premium components inside a rugged die-cast enclosure, from the high-quality pots and switches to the fiberglass PCBs with 2-ounce copper and plated-through holes. Every control and cosmetic detail reflects the original amps, while the sounds stay true to their legendary tone... without the weight. With output levels adjustable for both instrument and line-level applications, the Decade Preamp is as flexible as it is faithful.

Rooted in history, built for now, the Decade Preamp carries the same spirit of innovation that defined the original, reborn for a new generation of players.

Features:

• Faithful recreation of the original Peavey Decade circuit (circa 1980) in a pedal
• Switchable Saturation “channel” function
• Internal 24V supply from standard 9V supply/battery
• Hard Bypass switch with anti-click circuit
• Pre and Post Gain controls
• Three-band EQ
• Tested and formally approved for worldwide EMC and FCC compliance by an independent laboratory

The Secret is Out

Based on the original circuit found in the Peavey Decade amplifier (circa 1980), the secret weapon behind countless recordings and revered tones

• 2-Channel Operation: Engage the Saturation switch for added gain and fuzz-like distortion.
• Flexible Gain Staging: Pre and Post Gain controls give you a huge tonal rage to explore, from mild crunch to extreme harmonic havoc.
• 3-Band EQ: Tighten up your low end, push your mids until they grind, and dial in just the right amount of bite and sizzle with Low, Mid, and High EQ controls.
• Saturation On Demand: Flip the switch to engage the Decade’s Saturation "channel" function, cranking up the grit and edge when you want that extra punch.
• 24 Volts of Vintage Tone: Powered by a standard 9V supply, the Decade internally boosts to 24V for authentic amp-like headroom and dynamics.
• Silent Switching: Equipped with a hard bypass switch and anti-click circuit to eliminate noise when switching for pure signal with zero distractions.