--- product_id: 4223751 title: "K&K Pure Preamp" brand: "k&k sound" price: "NZ$354" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4223751-k-and-k-pure-preamp store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Frequency response 10-30,000 Hz 180+ hours battery life +/-20 dB bass, mid & treble control K&K Pure Preamp **Brand:** k&k sound **Price:** NZ$354 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your acoustic tone—because your sound deserves the spotlight. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** K&K Pure Preamp by k&k sound - **How much does it cost?** NZ$354 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4223751-k-and-k-pure-preamp) ## Best For - k&k sound enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted k&k sound brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Gain Control:** Dial in the perfect amplification with an internal gain trimmer for unmatched tonal flexibility. - • **Extended Battery Life:** Keep playing all day and night with over 180 hours of reliable 9V battery power. - • **Ultra-Clean Signal Path:** Experience noiseless clarity with a simple circuit design that preserves your instrument’s natural tone. - • **Precision Tone Sculpting:** Fine-tune your sound with +/-20 dB bass, mid, and treble controls tailored for acoustic instruments. - • **Compact & Clip-On Convenience:** Wear it on your belt for hands-free control and seamless integration with your acoustic setup. ## Overview The K&K Pure Preamp is a compact, belt-clip external preamp designed specifically for acoustic guitars and other instruments. Featuring +/-20 dB bass, mid, and treble controls, a super wide band midrange filter, and an internal gain trimmer, it delivers pristine, noiseless amplification with a frequency response spanning 10 to 30,000 Hz. Powered by a 9V battery offering over 180 hours of use, this preamp enhances natural instrument tones and provides precise control for live and recording settings. ## Description The Pure Preamp is our time-tested external preamp, featuring +/-20 db bass, mid, and treble controls plus an internal gain trimmer. This belt clip unit has been specifically designed for the frequencies of the acoustic guitar but it is also great for many other instruments. The Pure Preamp features a special super wide band midrange filter, which is absolutely great in combination with the Pure pickups. Its simple and noiseless circuit provides unsurpassed clarity and power and the internal gain trimmer allows you to dial in the precise amplification factor needed for your instrument. Frequency response is 10-30,000Hz. The bass control is set to roll of at 100Hz, the midrange at 1.5kHz with extra large bandwidth and the treble are set at 10kHz. Input impedance is 1 meg and the output is low ohmic. Battery life is about 180+ hours. Review: Fine piece of HW - I've had a K&K Pure Western pickup in my Gibson J45 for several years, and it sounded great all by itself so I never got around to buying a preamp for it. Recently I acquired a mandolin and wanted a pickup in that, so of course I looked first to K&K and selected their new 'Twin Internal'. This newer p/u seems to require a preamp, so I purchased finally purchased the K&K Pure. And it works great! My mandolin (just a Loar VS220) sounds better amplified than natural. And while I was very happy with the Gibson w/o a preamp, that also sounds even better with the preamp. It dawned on me a bit late, but this will give me more control over my own sound at the open mics I play at. I have had trouble with feedback and general boominess going direct to PA's in the past and am looking forward to seeing how much this unit helps there. The only thing I'm worried about is that the 9 volt battery just barely fits, and I'm worried I'm going to break a capacitor replacing the battery one of these years. After using for a month, an update. Don't leave a short cable inserted in the input source, it drains the battery. I see now that the KK website docs tell you this. Also, they could've done better with the way you access the inside to replace the battery. A slightly larger screw that you could turn with a dime would be the bare minimum improvement, but anything that doesn't require me to carry an extra, small slotted screwdriver around in my bag would be a step up. Review: Must have for passive pickups - Love the size and the controls for volume and simple tone controls. My piezo pickup has never sounded better. I wish I knew about this little gem a long time ago. The other struggle I had was with the small headphone amps that plug into the guitar. They sound awful. Instead I bought a headphone adapter so that I can plug my headphones directly into the K&K preamp. Works/sounds great! ## Features - Beltclip preamp ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0092S3XEQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,172 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Preamps #3,507 in Music Recording Equipment | | Body Material | Plastic | | Compatible Devices | Guitar | | Connector Type | 1/4 inch audio jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (129) | | Date First Available | August 27, 2012 | | Item Weight | 9 ounces | | Item model number | KK901 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches | | Voltage | 9 | ## Images ![K&K Pure Preamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LglYSpSHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine piece of HW *by J***G on January 23, 2013* I've had a K&K Pure Western pickup in my Gibson J45 for several years, and it sounded great all by itself so I never got around to buying a preamp for it. Recently I acquired a mandolin and wanted a pickup in that, so of course I looked first to K&K and selected their new 'Twin Internal'. This newer p/u seems to require a preamp, so I purchased finally purchased the K&K Pure. And it works great! My mandolin (just a Loar VS220) sounds better amplified than natural. And while I was very happy with the Gibson w/o a preamp, that also sounds even better with the preamp. It dawned on me a bit late, but this will give me more control over my own sound at the open mics I play at. I have had trouble with feedback and general boominess going direct to PA's in the past and am looking forward to seeing how much this unit helps there. The only thing I'm worried about is that the 9 volt battery just barely fits, and I'm worried I'm going to break a capacitor replacing the battery one of these years. After using for a month, an update. Don't leave a short cable inserted in the input source, it drains the battery. I see now that the KK website docs tell you this. Also, they could've done better with the way you access the inside to replace the battery. A slightly larger screw that you could turn with a dime would be the bare minimum improvement, but anything that doesn't require me to carry an extra, small slotted screwdriver around in my bag would be a step up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for passive pickups *by D***D on December 10, 2024* Love the size and the controls for volume and simple tone controls. My piezo pickup has never sounded better. I wish I knew about this little gem a long time ago. The other struggle I had was with the small headphone amps that plug into the guitar. They sound awful. Instead I bought a headphone adapter so that I can plug my headphones directly into the K&K preamp. Works/sounds great! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding acoustic instrument preamp--perfect match for k&k pickup *by A***R on March 18, 2024* Bought to use with a newly installed k&k pure mini acoustic pickup in an Irish bouzouki. Tried a couple of other preamps first, with mixed results. This k&k pure sound preamp was perfect. Full, rich, and balanced sound. Played first gig yesterday and performed flawlessly. Played with all knobs at 12 o'clock and sounded great. This is not a DI box, so no balanced XLR output, only 1/4" in/out, but I knew that going in. Bonus--it costs about half of what DI/preamp combos run. I would buy it again. ## Frequently Bought Together - K&K Pure Preamp - K&K Pure Mini Acoustic Guitar Pickup - K&K Mandolin Twin Internal --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4223751-k-and-k-pure-preamp](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4223751-k-and-k-pure-preamp) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*