Description
The Vox Valvenergy Tone Sculptor is a graphic EQ and tube preamp in one, ideal for gigging players, session musicians, or anyone building a versatile pedalboard with studio-level tone shaping. What sets this one apart is the inclusion of Nutube tech, giving you real tube-style harmonics and touch sensitivity in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. It's the most "musical" EQ we've come across-perfect for anyone needing surgical tone control that doesn't sound clinical.
You've got six key frequency bands-100Hz to 5.6kHz-with ±10dB of adjustment per band, and a wide Q to let each tweak feel more impactful. Dial up the mids for solos, scoop them for rhythm, or tailor your high and low ends for layered clean work. Pushing the LEVEL control into its +12dB range unlocks warm, tube-driven compression and gentle breakup, great for either a pushed preamp tone or as a boost in front of a clean amp. This isn't just EQ; it's a shaping tool that responds like an instrument.
The lack of center detents on the sliders is intentional-it's made for fine-tuning, not "set-and-forget" moves. The dedicated buffer circuit helps preserve your tone whether the pedal's on or off, and the etched chassis looks sharp without being flashy. It's built solid, fits right into most board layouts, and does more than a standard EQ pedal usually dares to. We think this one fills that weird gap between utility pedal and tone sculptor perfectly.
Specifications:
- Inputs/Outputs: INPUT terminal (monaural phone jack), OUTPUT terminal (monaural phone jack), DC.9V terminal
- Frequency Adjustments: 100Hz to 5.6kHz; ±10dB adjustment for each band
- LEVEL: +/-12dB adjustment of the output volume
- Power Supply: 9V alkaline battery (6LF22/6LR62) or DC.9V AC adapter (both sold separately)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 72 mm x 120 mm x 55 mm (plug retracted / VE-TS H:54 mm)
- Weight: 300 g (excluding batteries)
- Accessories: AC adapter KA181 (9V) (sold separately)
Sku: VETS
