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.
| Seller | Condition | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverb | Used | $289.99 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $299.99 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
| Reverb | New | $463.58 | View |
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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