Distortion Pedal or Preamp Pedal? What's the Difference?! | Lichtlaerm Audio Gehenna

What makes a Preamp pedal different from a Distortion pedal? Which features make a pedal more suitable to run directly into a power amp? Colin examines the Gehenna from Lichtlaerm Audio to find out. Get your Gehenna Distortion/Preamp Pedal: https://lichtlaermaudio.com/shop/gehenna This video contains paid promotion from Lichtlaerm Audio More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - https://www.csguitars.co.uk/disclosure #lichtlaerm #gehenna #preamplifier Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - What is a Preamp? 01:13 - The purpose of a Power Amp 01:41 - How Distortion Pedals are Used 02:06 - What is an FX Loop? 02:26 - How Preamp Pedals are Used 02:51 - Features that make an Effective Preamp Pedal 04:38 - Distortion vs Preamp Sound Comparison 05:26 - More about the Gehenna & Signal Chain 06:30 - Full Mix Sound Example 08:20 - Isolated Guitar (Distortion Pedal) 09:22 - Isolated Guitar (Preamp Pedal) 10:12 - Conclusion More from CSGuitars: Support on Patreon:   / csguitars   Join CSGuitars Discord -   / discord   Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - https://www.csguitars.co.uk/store Website - http://www.csguitars.co.uk Contact - [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________ Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for CSGuitars at no additional cost to you. Affiliate Links: Thomann - https://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?... Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/2mGGg Reverb - https://reverb.grsm.io/csguitars Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars Crimson Luthiery Tools - https://www.crimsonguitars.com/?ref=c... + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF MrGugu Clothing- https://mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars ____________________________________________________________________