Maiden

The Maiden by Kingsley is a tube preamplifier in a pedal format suitable for various applications. It can be used for running directly into a power amplifier, into the effects return of an amplifier’s effects loop, recording direct when combined with a cabinet/power amp simulator, or as a booster/second clean sound when plugged into the front end of another guitar amplifier.

There are two models available: the Maiden BF, inspired by the classic Fender blackface design, and the Maiden D, based on the clean channel of a Dumble ODS type amplifier. These preamplifiers primarily focus on clean tones but can also be set for edge of breakup sounds.

The Maiden features a single Tungsol 12ax7 running at high voltage for a full, rich, and dynamic tube sound. The 9VDC power supply (provided) is converted to both 6VDC for the tube heaters and 275VDC for the tube plates.

The Maiden V2 includes controls for Volume, Master, Treble, Middle, Bass, and EQ Lift, as well as a 3-way bright switch, a mid boost switch, and an EQ Lift Boost footswitch. New V2 features include a second footswitch for accessing two features of the circuit, namely EQ Lift Boost and Mid Boost. The second footswitch can be used to select either the Mid Boost or the EQ Lift Boost or it can access both features at once.

The Maiden V2 measures 3 7/8” wide x 4 ¾” deep x 2.56" tall, with power requirements of 9VDC @ 500mA, center negative, 2.1mm jack, and weighs 1.27 lbs (575g).