WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal
Bring the classic British guitar tone of the 1960s and 1970s to your setup with the WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal. Inspired by the preamp section of the famous WEM Copicat tape echo, this handwired pedal adds a boost and lets you shape your tone with ease. Give your guitar more presence, add warmth, or bring out extra treble. Built by skilled technicians in England, it combines vintage character with a rugged design ready for the stage.
WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal Review
The WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal, also known as the CCB-1, recreates the preamp section of WEM's classic tape echo unit. Based on an original Hiwatt circuit designed by Dave Reeves, it delivers straightforward volume control and three frequency settings for treble boost, flat response, or bass boost. Each pedal is meticulously handwired in the WEM Custom Workshops in Doncaster, England, following Harry Joyce's exacting military standards. Its rugged construction and testing by custom shop technicians make it a solid choice for guitarists seeking vintage British tone in a compact, practical format.
WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal Features
- Capture the character of classic British guitar gear from the 1960s and 1970s.
- Add extra volume to help your guitar stand out in a mix.
- Choose treble boost, a flat setting, or bass boost to shape your tone.
- Enjoy careful handwiring by skilled technicians in England.
- Take it on the road with rugged construction designed for demanding use.
- Get reliable performance from a pedal tested by custom shop technicians.
WEM Custom Copicat Preamp+Boost Pedal Specs
- Model CCB-1
- Input 1/4 inch mono
- Controls Volume and Frequency
- Frequency settings Treble Boost, Flat, and Bass Boost
- Circuit based on the original Hiwatt design by Dave Reeves
- Construction handwired
- Manufacturing location WEM Custom Workshops, Doncaster, England
- Build quality features rugged 18 mm birch plywood construction
