Pure Filth

This all-analogue preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno's amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles.

- Trevor Curwen

The Dirty Boy name has been around for quite a while, but this new preamp pedal represents a new chapter for the boutique gear company whose founder, Alex Saraceno (father of the Kingdom Come and ex-Poison guitarist Blues Saraceno), has now retired. The brand has been acquired by musician and product designer Danny Gomez, who is known for his proprietary TAE (Tube Amp Emulation) technology. The Dirty Boy Preamp is the first product under the new regime and is based on an amplifier designed by Alex Saraceno. What you get is a fully analogue amp simulator in pedal form that can be used in a number of ways.