Xotic BB Preamp: A classic overdrive pedal that remains popular even on professional boards [Sound demo and reviews]

It is often used by blues rock and fusion guitarists as well as professional guitarists.

Xotic BB Preamp

This is Xotic's signature pedal, and it's a long-selling overdrive pedal that continues to have a permanent place on boards.

Xotic BB Preamp

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30,800 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05 on March 19, 03 | According to Amazon)

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About Xotic | About the brand

Xotic started in a small garage in California, USA in 1996.

From the selection of components to durability to withstand the harsh conditions on stage, to the circuitry, this single housing is packed with quality and practicality.

Since 2000, it has steadily captivated Japanese fans since it began to be included on the boards of many overseas guitarists.

The Booster and Preamp are the symbols of Xotic.

It has become a well-established brand that has continued to be included in the boards of both professionals and amateurs for a long time.

Xotic BB Preamp｜Spec & Info.

Basic information about Xotic BB Preamp

The BB Preamp is the heaviest overdrive/distortion pedal in the Xotic Tremendous Trio. Depending on the adjustments, it can faithfully reproduce the tone of a high-gain British amp.

From simple clean sounds to smooth overdrive, it gives you a wide range of sounds that the AC/RC Booster doesn't cover.

With a 30dB+ clean boost and a ±15dB XNUMX-band EQ, you can adjust the treble and bass, providing versatile drive control.

Xotic BB Preamp｜Sound Demo

Xotic BB Preamp | Review and reputation

I try out a lot of different distortion products, but in the end I never take this one off.
The same settings can be used for both single and humbuckers, and the sound comes forward rather than recessed, so it won't get drowned out by other instruments.
The tone is also excellent.
I don't think the noise is particularly loud.

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When comparing it with the BD-2, I thought
BD is a bass-heavy sound, while BB is a mid-heavy sound.
・The picking nuance seems to be better on the BD, but if you try hard there's no problem.
・BD has a strong coloration of sound and the string resonance is weak, but BB has a thicker sound, a better separation of sound, and a stronger string resonance.
・BD requires strict settings, but BB blends well into the ensemble no matter how you adjust it.

The directionality of the sound is similar to that of a Tube Screamer.
I'm not sure if it's appropriate to say that the GAIN "sounds distorted," but it felt more like it increased compression rather than increased distortion.
I set it between 12 and 1 o'clock to give it a slightly stronger compression, making it more suitable for backing.

I put this in the back stage and a TS9 mod in the front stage to boost it, and it sounds really good.
I will treasure it from now on.

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It drives a rock amp nicely. It's even better when used as a booster with tubes.
However, I am not satisfied with the way it responds to guitar volume controls, but it is not enough to be a problem.
It's just as everyone has said it is. Don't hesitate to buy it, you won't regret it.

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Xotic BB Preamp

Xotic

30,800 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05 on March 19, 03 | According to Amazon)

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