Tropical Fish M3 preamp & tremolo effects unit
This handwired, all-tube preamplifier provides warm, clean gain and tremolo effects for Wurlitzer, Rhodes, guitar, and other instrument-level signals. It’s not only an external version of our M2 preamp—it has more inputs, more gain and more tremolo options.
We offer two choices of input:
One powered Wurlitzer input + one passive guitar/instrument input. This version includes two inputs: one input for Wurlitzer, and a separate input for guitar, Rhodes, or any other instrument-level signal. The Wurlitzer input is a powered input that gives enough clean voltage to power a Wurlitzer electronic piano reed bar. This allows you to connect your Wurlitzer electronic piano to any mixer or external amplifier. Includes one Wurlitzer input cable.
Two passive guitar/instrument inputs. In this version, both inputs will be traditional 1/4” guitar inputs. Connect the M3’s buffered output straight to a mixer or interface for direct recording, or enjoy the M3 as a tremolo and boost effects unit that adds tube warmth to any external amplifier.
The cabinet and the electronics are both handmade by Tropical Fish. Order now to secure your plan in our limited build, which we are offering at a special price for early adopters. Preamplifiers from this run will ship in August.
We also have one cabinet (available on a first-come, first-serve basis) in African walnut that is ready to be assembled and will ship within 2 weeks. Otherwise, cabinets are made to order, and you can choose your wood and finish.
Dimensions: 15” wide, 8” high, 8” deep
This handwired, all-tube preamplifier provides warm, clean gain and tremolo effects for Wurlitzer, Rhodes, guitar, and other instrument-level signals. It’s not only an external version of our M2 preamp—it has more inputs, more gain and more tremolo options.
We offer two choices of input:
One powered Wurlitzer input + one passive guitar/instrument input. This version includes two inputs: one input for Wurlitzer, and a separate input for guitar, Rhodes, or any other instrument-level signal. The Wurlitzer input is a powered input that gives enough clean voltage to power a Wurlitzer electronic piano reed bar. This allows you to connect your Wurlitzer electronic piano to any mixer or external amplifier. Includes one Wurlitzer input cable.
Two passive guitar/instrument inputs. In this version, both inputs will be traditional 1/4” guitar inputs. Connect the M3’s buffered output straight to a mixer or interface for direct recording, or enjoy the M3 as a tremolo and boost effects unit that adds tube warmth to any external amplifier.
The cabinet and the electronics are both handmade by Tropical Fish. Order now to secure your plan in our limited build, which we are offering at a special price for early adopters. Preamplifiers from this run will ship in August.
We also have one cabinet (available on a first-come, first-serve basis) in African walnut that is ready to be assembled and will ship within 2 weeks. Otherwise, cabinets are made to order, and you can choose your wood and finish.
Dimensions: 15” wide, 8” high, 8” deep