Tech21 SansAmp GT2 Tube Amp Emulator Pedal

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Sample style settings for guitar include Bassman, SRV, Marshall Bluesbreaker and Plexi, Metallica, and Van Halen.

SansAmp GT2's streamlined design allows you to "architecturally" create your own rig in seconds by choosing amplifier type, modification, and speaker cabinet/mic placement configurations.

Tech21 has taken the best parts of the most wanted tube amplifier set-ups and broken them down into individual, user-accessible "components." You can easily mix and match specific sound characteristics in ways that would otherwise be physically improbable, probably impractical, and definitely not cost effective.

Operable with optional DC power supply, Tech 21 model #DC2, or 9V alkaline battery (not included).

Actual size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 in.

Weight: 12 oz.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 973-777-6996

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (68 ratings)
Submitted November 13, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Sell your amplifier and buy one of these."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
I plan on using the SansAmp instead of an actual amp from now on. This wall of awesome guitar crunch fits nicely in my gig bag. It ain't the 1980's anymore - people aren't impressed by a 20-foot high wall of cabinets these days. The best part is that it SOUNDS like that 20-foot high wall of cabs.

Sound
I've owned several amps over the past few years, three Marshalls and two Mesa/Boogies. Believe it or not, this little device emulates the Marshall and Boogie sounds perfectly. I've used it for recording, and I am about to use it live, instead of an amplifier. As we all know, Marshalls have a very distinct tone that has not been duplicated by anyone else, ever. The SansAmp comes VERY VERY close. So close that if you hear it on a recording, I guarantee you will not be able to tell that it's not really a Marshall.

Features
Bear in mind that this device is NOT a distortion pedal that can be plugged into your amp. It is an amp simulator that is designed to be plugged directly into the board or PA. It simulates the sound of a miked speaker cabinet, so there is no need to drag an amp and a 4X12 cabinet anywhere for gigging. You will need a monitor on stage, otherwise you won't be able to hear yourself play.

Ease of Use
There's no science to it - you plug your guitar into the right side, plug the left side into your PA (or recording gear), and fiddle with the knobs and switches. The… read more "California" switch setting sounds exactly like the Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp I used to use years ago. The "British" switch setting sounds like the JCM 800 I used to own. You have three different mic placement settings, all of which have their own distinct characteristics.

Quality
It's built like a tank. Made in the USA.

Value
This unit APPEARS expensive, but that's just because it's so small that you'll be thinking, "for this amount of $$$ I'd sure like something larger than this". But its size is what makes it so awesome.

Manufacturer Support
Never had to call them.

The Wow Factor
I'm amazed that someone was able to duplicate Marshall stack sounds without an actual amp.

Musical Background:
Active musician

Musical Style:
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