Award-Session Gordon Giltrap GG10 Electro-Acoustic Guitar Preamp
Award-Session Gordon Giltrap GG10 Electro-Acoustic Guitar Preamp
Condition: In good condition with some cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Key details
- Requires a 9V DC Negative Tip Power Supply or 9V Battery.
Overview
The Session GG10 is a dedicated electro-acoustic guitar preamp developed in collaboration with British guitarist Gordon Giltrap. Designed specifically for use with piezo-electric pickups, it addresses the tonal and impedance challenges commonly associated with such systems, offering professional-grade performance for live and studio use
Housed in a rugged steel enclosure familiar from other Session products, the GG10 features high input impedance circuitry optimized for passive or active piezo pickups. This ensures signal integrity, improved transient response, and proper tonal reproduction, especially critical for acoustic guitar applications. The unit can function either as a standalone external preamp for guitars with passive pickups or as an enhancement to existing onboard systems.
The front panel provides extensive tone-shaping via a passive 3-band EQ section, a gain trim control, a switchable hi/lo sensitivity input, and a Hornsaver circuit-a low-pass filter engaging around 5kHz to tame high-frequency harshness and reduce finger noise. This filter also protects sensitive PA tweeters from transient overload. The output section includes a robust level control capable of driving long cable runs up to 100 meters without signal degradation.
The top-mounted footswitch operates as a mute switch by default but can be reconfigured as a bypass switch while retaining active input circuitry. Power is supplied by either a standard 9V battery or any external 9-30V DC or AC source. Battery replacement requires removing the bottom plate via four screws due to CE safety compliance.
Quiet in operation and versatile in use, the GG10 delivers a clear, open, and dynamic tonal profile with ample headroom. It suits guitarists seeking superior piezo tone without invasive guitar modification, while also serving as a powerful signal conditioner for problematic onboard systems.
Specs
- Designed for passive or active piezo pickup systems
- Switchable Hornsaver filter reduces harshness and finger noise
- Three-band passive EQ for precise tonal control
- Powerful output stage suitable for long cable runs
- Selectable mute or bypass footswitch
- Compatible with a wide voltage range (9-30V AC or DC)
- Steel enclosure for rugged live use
- Connections - 1/4 inch high impedance input, 1/4 inch output, External power input (9V-30V AC or DC)
- Gain Trim - Adjusts input gain
- Hi/Lo Sensitivity Switch - Selects input level range
- Hornsaver - Engages 5kHz low-pass filter
- Bass, Mid, Treble - 3-band passive EQ
- Output Level - Sets final output volume
- Serial number: 10743
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
