Alembic F-1X Mono Tube Preamp

Alembic F-1X Mono Tube Preamp

Famously used by the Legend Stanley Clarke, Sting...

European 230 / 240 voltage model.

Only one Knob Cap is missing.

The F-1X features include a tube input stage (12AX7 tube)

The F-1X gives you a unity-gain impedance matching amplifier to feed guitar-level effects units. The effects return goes thru the tube gain stage and then to the tone controls. The signal from the tone controls is amplified and sent to the full-range output jack on the rear panel. This same signal is also fed to the crossover network. A transformer-isolated output feeds a 3-pin Cannon jack.

"F-1X is the mono version of our classic F-2B preamp. We kept the same tone section and added a few goodies like a direct output, built in effects loop and crossover. You can still use it in a simple setup since the F-1X also includes a standard full range output. Tube warmth? It's in there, and with an easy interface of Bass, Middle, Treble, you'll find it hard to make the F-1X make a bad sound. Maybe that's why Bass Player Magazine gave the F-1X its highest rating, and why you rarely see one offered on the used market. Stanley Clarke is Actually Using two of These as seen below in Rig Rundown. "

Once again, everything functions perfectly.  There are few minor scratches on it, but nothing major at all.  In my opinion this only as character.  The frequency knob is missing the cap (See Pictures), however it has a notch on the knob itself to indicate where it's turned, so it doesn't make any difference.  It's in great shape overall! 

An unbeatable deal on an incredible Bass preamp, used by the Legends of Bass!