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Tubesteader Beekeeper

The Beekeeper is a dual-channel tube preamp pedal built around a 12AX7 tube operating at high voltage, offering both clean and overdrive channels in a Dumble-style circuit. It requires 12V DC power at 500mA and is manufactured in Canada.

  • 12V DC · center −
  • 500 mA
  • True bypass
  • Mono
New
from $349
Used (asking)
from $289.99

The rundown

Highlights

  • Dual channels for clean and overdrive tones
  • 12AX7 tube preamp design operating at 280VDC
  • True bypass switching
  • Requires 12V DC, 500mA power supply
  • Compact pedal-sized format at 126.7 x 144.8 mm

Best for

Players seeking a compact tube preamp pedal with both clean and driven tones in a single unit.

Quick facts

Power
12V DC
Current draw
500 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Bypass
True bypass
Dimensions
126.7 × 144.8 mm
Weight
800 g
Stereo
No
MIDI
No
Expression input
No
Status
In production

Where to buy Tubesteader Beekeeper

$349 lowest new price · Reverb

Used listings asking $289.99–$297.49, median $294.99 (2 listings, small sample). Asking prices, not sold prices.

Current offers
SellerConditionPriceLink
ReverbUsed$289.99View
ReverbUsed$299.99View
ReverbNew$349View
ReverbNew$349View
ReverbNew$349View
ReverbNew$463.58View

Prices last checked 22 hours ago. Links to sellers are affiliate links.

Frequently asked questions

What type of power supply does the Beekeeper need?

The Beekeeper runs on 12V DC with 500mA current draw, center-negative configuration.

Does the Beekeeper support MIDI or expression pedal control?

The Beekeeper does not include MIDI control or expression pedal inputs.

Is the Beekeeper true bypass?

Yes, the Beekeeper features true bypass switching.

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Specs from pedalfilter. Summary written by PedalBro from those specs and public descriptions.

Page last updated September 29, 2026.