KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp Review

October 26, 2022

Sean Pierce Johnson reviews the KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp on Stompbox Saturday.

The KOA Acoustic Preamp offers classic, natural acoustic tone with unprecedented tonal control and extended headroom. The KOA begins with a boutique flat response then we add extensive tone control allowing you to carve out your signature sound. Harmonic content increases as you turn up the INPUT GAIN control, producing the rich harmonics you desire from your preamp. Lightweight, compact design, bullet-proof construction and a list of indispensable features assure the KOA will be the heart of your tone for years to come. Click here to order your KOA today!

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