For those of us out there who love guitar music - particularly that of the scuzzy variety - the word preamp might not be too alien of a word. For those unfamiliar, a preamp forms a vital link between the electric guitar and its power stack.
Today, there is a growing trend of using preamps to make a very signature style of alt rock. That sound seems to be most-prevalent among "cool" underground alternative rocks acts, and I think it's worth celebrating their wonderful love of midi and murky guitar. In this case, audio speaks louder than written word, so let's meet some of the world's current preamp crew.