EDB-1 provides a beautifully voiced and practical solution to the need for high quality acoustic musical instrument amplification. Suitable for stage and studio signal processing, EDB-1 offers huge amounts of gain, EQ and other highly versatile facilities, to get the best possible sound from amplified acoustic stringed instruments.

From a single compact box, the EDB-1 can take on a unique range of functions and qualities, and includes:

• Refined Class "A" inputs with 2 FET stages.

• Voiced for clarity, warmth with low noise performance.

• Effective EQ for problem solving and creativity.

• Clear panel layout.

• Versatile inputs, switchable to optimise a comprehensive range of passive and active pickups, plus microphone.

• Tunable notch filter with switch, as acclaimed on Shire King amps, for extended range of control of acoustic feedback and problem frequencies.

• Settings for Guitar, Bass and Violin, remove unwanted boom, handling noise and low ­frequency feedback, to leave clearer, more musical tones from the instrument.

• Signal splitting is available, e.g. personal/stage monitoring, plus output to the front of house system, recorder or tuner.

• Dual system mixing of pickups and mic, via separate channels. • Mic input offering phantom power for condenser mic.

• Feedback and hum control via phase reverse and earth lift switches.

• May be used stand-alone on rubber feet, or using the belt clip provided, or by use of optional mic stand adapter bracket.

• Extended headroom with the use of 18V power system.

• Powered by regulated mains power supply unit (PSU), or 2 x 9V PP3 (6F22) batteries. • Sturdy steel housing, with quality pots and long life sockets.

• Choice of input and output connectors

This is a seriously amazing piece of kit, and it’s built like a tank. The 18volt power supply gives a tremendous amount of power; in a small hall I didn’t need to push the Master beyond a quarter. Also reassuring was the strength of the EQ knobs, which click on centre. The ‘Range’ switch is already tuned and, on the bass setting, cut off at 47kh while also cutting off the top end, that you don’t need.

Channel 1 has three settings, with Channel 2 set for passive pickups, stereo, or an XLR mic with phanthom power. Most useful of all was the Notch Filter that can cut out any noise on your instrument that you don’t like. A low battery light and recessed threaded stand mount to the back plate come as standard.