Detail 01
25 dB of boost
A large amount — enough to slam the front of an amp into overdrive, not a subtle level trim.
Product detailSKU #1273888004157
FenderPre-Amp Mid Boost Kit 25 DB
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Fender preamp kit that adds 25 dB of midrange boost to a passive guitar. For players who want a hotter, midrange-forward voice on tap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a boost circuit to a passive Strat-style guitar
- Pushing an amp into more gain without a pedal
- Players who want a thicker lead tone from a single-coil guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to solder or pay a tech
- Players who want their guitar to stay fully passive
- Guitars with no room in the control cavity
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mid boost, not flat boost
Pushes the midrange specifically, so single coils get thicker and cut through a band mix rather than just getting louder.
Detail 03
Preamp circuit
Active electronics inside the guitar. The circuit needs a battery, so the guitar stops being purely passive.
Detail 04
Sold as a kit
Components to be installed, not a finished pickguard assembly. Expect wiring work to get it into the guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires soldering and cavity space — budget for a tech if you don't wire guitars
- 02A battery compartment or cavity room for a battery is needed
- 03One of your existing controls gets reassigned to the boost
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a battery?
Yes. It is an active preamp circuit, so it draws power. Plan where the battery will live before you start — many bodies need routing or a rear cover.
02Will this work on any guitar?
It needs enough control cavity space and a spare pot position. Tight Strat-style cavities and thinline bodies are the usual problem.
03Does it change my tone with the boost off?
The circuit sits in the signal path once installed, so the guitar is no longer a purely passive instrument even at minimum.
04Can I install it myself?
Only if you are comfortable soldering pots and shielded wire in a cramped cavity. Otherwise a tech install is the safer route.
