Greer Amps Special Request FET Preamp Boost Pedal – Used

Quick Product Summary

The Greer Amps Special Request is a deceptively simple single-knob preamp and boost pedal designed to enhance the natural character, clarity and responsiveness of your existing guitar and amplifier setup.

Based around a D-style FET preamp circuit, it can be used at unity gain as a subtle tone enhancer or turned up to push an amplifier harder for increased saturation and touch sensitivity. This used example is in Good condition, showing signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned pedal.

What Makes the Greer Special Request Special?

The Special Request draws inspiration from the FET input stages found in highly regarded boutique valve amplifiers. Rather than simply making your guitar louder, the circuit adds subtle compression, increased articulation and a focused midrange character while retaining the core sound of your instrument and amplifier.

Its single-knob layout makes operation exceptionally straightforward. Lower settings can provide subtle tonal enhancement, while higher settings increase output and can push a valve amplifier or downstream drive pedal into greater saturation. It is also particularly effective when stacked with overdrive and distortion pedals.

Who Is It For?

The Special Request is ideal for guitarists who already like the fundamental sound of their guitar and amplifier but want additional clarity, response and feel.

It works particularly well as an always-on preamp, clean-to-moderate boost, valve-amp driver or as part of a stacked gain setup for blues, rock, country, Americana, indie and heavier styles.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Effect Type	FET Preamp / Boost
Condition	Used – Good
Circuit Style	D-Style FET Preamp
Controls	Single Output / Boost Control
Character	Dynamic Tone Enhancement
Internal Voltage	Doubled from 9V to 18V
Bypass	True Bypass
Power	9V DC or 9V Battery
Current Draw	Approx. 6mA

Condition Overview

Condition Grade: Good

This pedal is in good used condition, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use.

It remains a solid working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.

What’s Included?

• Greer Amps Special Request Pedal

• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Effect Type	Preamp / Boost
Circuit	FET Preamp
Control Layout	Single-Knob
Gain Character	Moderate Boost / Tone Enhancement
Additional Character	Subtle Compression & Midrange Enhancement
Internal Voltage Doubler	Yes
Internal Operating Voltage	Approx. 18V from 9V Supply
Switching	True Bypass
Input	1 x 1/4" Jack
Output	1 x 1/4" Jack
External Power	9V DC Only
Polarity	Centre Negative
Power Connector	2.1mm
Current Draw	Approx. 6mA
Battery Operation	9V Battery
Enclosure Dimensions	Approx. 4.39 x 2.34 x 1.06"
Manufacture	Athens, Georgia, USA

Power Requirements

The Greer Special Request must be powered using a regulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply with a standard 2.1mm connection, or a standard 9V battery.

Although the pedal contains an internal voltage doubler that raises the operating voltage internally, you must not connect an 18V supply to the pedal.

Use a 9V power source only.

No external power supply is included with this used pedal.

FAQs

What type of pedal is the Greer Special Request?

The Special Request is a FET-based preamp and boost pedal designed primarily to enhance clarity, response and articulation rather than produce heavy distortion.

Is it a clean boost?

It can operate as a relatively clean boost, but its circuit also introduces subtle compression, tonal enhancement and a distinctive midrange response.

What does the single control do?

The single control determines the output and intensity of the preamp effect. Lower settings can be used for subtle tonal enhancement, while higher settings push the amplifier harder.

Can it be used at unity gain?

Yes. One of the Special Request's strengths is its ability to provide tonal enhancement and increased articulation without necessarily increasing overall volume significantly.

Can it push a valve amplifier into overdrive?

Yes. Higher settings can increase the signal hitting the amplifier, helping a responsive valve amp move further into natural saturation.

Does it work well with other overdrive pedals?

Yes. The Special Request is particularly effective when stacked with other gain pedals and can help produce a more focused and dynamic driven sound.

Where should I place it in my pedal chain?

It can work well before overdrive and distortion pedals to change how they respond, or later in the signal chain as a final preamp and level boost before the amplifier.

Does it use true bypass?

Yes. The Greer Special Request features true bypass switching.

Can it run from a battery?

Yes. The pedal can operate from a standard 9V battery.

Can I power it at 18V?

No. The Special Request must only be supplied with 9V. Its internal circuitry already doubles the voltage to approximately 18V.

How much current does it require?

The Special Request draws only approximately 6mA, making it relatively undemanding on a compatible pedalboard power supply.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.

What condition is this example in?

This example is graded Good, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal.

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