It's suppose to be a IIC preamp IIRC.
I'd agree, Personally I've owned both , and I like the preamp better!They're similar, but not the same thing.
i had the Quad-Preamp back in the 80's/90's, used it live sounded awesome! Wish I never sold it (as with MANY amps/guitars!)
i'm trying to nail that early scott henderson tone....very elusive...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeMjuHaLKAk&list=PLC2E5A8A6FE4F6B30
i'm trying to nail that early scott henderson tone....very elusive...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeMjuHaLKAk&list=PLC2E5A8A6FE4F6B30
i'm trying to nail that early scott henderson tone....very elusive...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeMjuHaLKAk&list=PLC2E5A8A6FE4F6B30
My single favorite lead tone of all time was a from Mesa Studio Preamp (into a 2:90 power amp): Marco Sfogli - "Andromeda":
(Whole song)
That whole album is amazing. Never knew it was a Mesa Studio. I figured it was a IIC+ because of the John Petrucci influence, vibe and the way the amp sounded.
Only the song "Andromeda" is the Studio Pre, the rest of the lead tones on his "There's Hope" album are various software plugins (Guitar Rig, etc....).