BBE 381 Preamp

If you are looking for really nice clean tones for recording or want that 80's rackmount sound this is a nice way to go. Here is a link to a pretty comprehensive review of the piece. Here is the conclusion from a contemporary review I found online...    In all, the BBE Model 381 Guitar Preamp is very, very tough to beat. It yields terrific clean and distortion sounds, plus its BBE Processor makes the sound lively, present, and forceful. For the no-nonsense, plug-and-play guitarist the Model 381 offers the convenience of two easy-to-use, footswitch-selectable channels, master volume, and an effects loop. For the player with a rackful of gear, it’s the perfect front-end component to complement digital reverbs and multi-processors. And finally, for all guitarists who record their work, the Model 381 does away with the need for power amps and speakers, as well as microphones, creating a direct sound as fat and sassy as a miked cabinet. The versatility, convenience, and tone—at a very affordable price—make the BBE Model 381 an excellent choice for all electric guitarists.