the venomous high gain preamp
Available Now with a 2-4 week Build Time.
The Venomous is our newest creation that's very loosely based on the Framus Cobra. A classic known for it's heavy sound and incredibly powerful eq. Our version simplifies it a bit and includes an always-on Nemesis Boost in the circuit for instant Killswitch tones. If you're looking for big low end, this would also be the top choice out of what we offer.
Pre: This is the pregain control. It could also be referred to as just the Gain or even Distortion. While you may picture this amp as being a one-note-pony, it can actually be surprisingly versatile. Lower settings start off as an almost subtle crunch, but get wild very quickly. The Venomous has more gain than any other amp we make, so crank it up for pure sonic chaos.
Treble: Use this control sparingly unlike typical treble controls. You'll find brighter tones much earlier on the dial than you would expect, but it is also extremely interactive with the Mid and Bass controls.
Mid: Likely the most powerful control on the entire amp. It can go from totally scooped to incredibly thick mids. It's also very interactive with the other two eq controls but mos interactive with the Bass. The Mids control will add a bit of the frequencies effected by the Bass control, so you may find you have to dial it back with more mids.
Bass: Take your tone up the extreme levels of low end with this control. The Venomous Amplifier has the most low end out of any amp we offer and this is where you find it!
Post: The Post Gain control is also just called the Volume on an amp that doesn't feature a Master Volume control. What it actually is, is the preamp section volume control. If you're running a noise gate in the effects loop and finding it's clamping too hard, it's better to turn this volume up to a higher level. On the Venomous versus some of our other amps, you will find that raising this control adds more gain and compression. This is not a placebo, you are actually hearing that! The Venomous features a post-tonestack gain stage that distorts when then volume is pushed. This is the same effect as an amp that would typically be known as needing to be loud to sound good.
Power: The Venomous is designed to be run at 9volts ONLY!
Graphics by Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design.
Pre/Post/Treble/Mid/Bass/Presence/Deep/Master Controls
3 Year Warranty
True Bypass
Powered by 2.1mm negative tip 9Volt DC adapter (Sold Separately)
Current Draw 20-30mA
Hand Built in Canada
The Venomous is our newest creation that's very loosely based on the Framus Cobra. A classic known for it's heavy sound and incredibly powerful eq. Our version simplifies it a bit and includes an always-on Nemesis Boost in the circuit for instant Killswitch tones. If you're looking for big low end, this would also be the top choice out of what we offer.
Pre: This is the pregain control. It could also be referred to as just the Gain or even Distortion. While you may picture this amp as being a one-note-pony, it can actually be surprisingly versatile. Lower settings start off as an almost subtle crunch, but get wild very quickly. The Venomous has more gain than any other amp we make, so crank it up for pure sonic chaos.
Treble: Use this control sparingly unlike typical treble controls. You'll find brighter tones much earlier on the dial than you would expect, but it is also extremely interactive with the Mid and Bass controls.
Mid: Likely the most powerful control on the entire amp. It can go from totally scooped to incredibly thick mids. It's also very interactive with the other two eq controls but mos interactive with the Bass. The Mids control will add a bit of the frequencies effected by the Bass control, so you may find you have to dial it back with more mids.
Bass: Take your tone up the extreme levels of low end with this control. The Venomous Amplifier has the most low end out of any amp we offer and this is where you find it!
Post: The Post Gain control is also just called the Volume on an amp that doesn't feature a Master Volume control. What it actually is, is the preamp section volume control. If you're running a noise gate in the effects loop and finding it's clamping too hard, it's better to turn this volume up to a higher level. On the Venomous versus some of our other amps, you will find that raising this control adds more gain and compression. This is not a placebo, you are actually hearing that! The Venomous features a post-tonestack gain stage that distorts when then volume is pushed. This is the same effect as an amp that would typically be known as needing to be loud to sound good.
Power: The Venomous is designed to be run at 9volts ONLY!
Graphics by Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design.
Pre/Post/Treble/Mid/Bass/Presence/Deep/Master Controls
3 Year Warranty
True Bypass
Powered by 2.1mm negative tip 9Volt DC adapter (Sold Separately)
Current Draw 20-30mA
Hand Built in Canada