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Chandler Germanium preamp
Microphone preamp and DI, 2000s (reviewed 2006). Solid-state preamp built on germanium rather than silicon transistors, with a feedback control that changes gain, harmonic content and tone together. Its feedback knob works as a texture control, from clean to thick and coloured.
Source, read 15 Nov 2026
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- 21st Century Breakdown
Green Day · Album, 2009
- Guitars · Input chainReportedPreamps and EQs that the first cabinet's mic chain might have gone through.
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