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Get the feel of a British amp preamp in a compact pedal that moves from edge-of-breakup clarity to dense, harmonically rich overdrive. The Electronic Audio Experiments Citadel responds to your picking, guitar volume changes and pedals placed before it, making it a flexible part of your sound.

Use it as an always-on preamp, a standalone overdrive or the centerpiece of a gain-stacking setup. Its wide gain range and three-band EQ let you shape tones for different playing styles and parts.

Put the Citadel at the heart of your rig and fine-tune its gain and EQ to bring a responsive, amp-like voice to your next session.

• Preamp-style response: Inspired by classic British tube amp character, it reacts naturally to your playing dynamics.
• Wide gain range: Move from articulate, edge-of-breakup sounds to saturated overdrive while retaining clarity and definition.
• Three-band EQ: Shape the overall tone with Bass, Mid and Treble controls.
• Interactive Mid control: Shift between open, balanced tones and more forward British-style overdrive.
• All-analog circuit: Built around the EAE Model feT architecture, reworked with its own voice and response.
• Useful connections: The 1 MΩ input impedance and output impedance below 1 kΩ suit its role in a pedal setup.
• Power and bypass: Uses 9V DC center-negative power, draws approximately 100 mA and features true bypass.
• Made in the USA: A distinctive addition to your board from Electronic Audio Experiments.