Tech 21 Introduces Five SansAmp Character Series Pedals
(Tech 21 | Posted 2008-02-05)
For 2008, Tech 21 introduces their new SansAmp Character Series consisting of five pedals:
Blonde, British, California, Liverpool, and VT Bass. With artistically unique looks, these pedals
commemorate a range of eras for specific amplifier personalities. By simply twisting a few
knobs, you can build the most sought-after tones and hot rod your own. From rare vintage
classics to roaring modern icons, every variation is delivered in the distinctive voicing of that
amp style.
Each of the continuously-variable Character controls sweeps through an entire tonal range of
possibilities. The Blonde tones range from the ‘50s Fullerton to blackface and silverface. The
British spans from the ‘60s to classic hard rock. California delivers tones from the late ‘70s to
early ‘80s Bay Area mods to modern metal. The Liverpool celebrates the ‘60s mop top invasion
through the ‘70s “Bohemian” rock. And the VT Bass pumps out early ‘60s flip top to classic
“super valve” to high gain indie rock.
Being genuine SansAmps, each Character Series pedal can be used as a stand-alone preamp
to drive a power amp, a studio mixer, or a PA system, or used as a stompbox with an
amp. Other features include built-in speaker simulation, which is individually tuned to match
each of the speaker/cabinet configurations associated with each type of amplifier; 3-band
active EQ, Drive and Level controls; and 100% analog circuitry.
Each are operable with 9V battery (not included) or optional DC power supply (Tech 21 Model
#DC2). Manufactured in the U.S.A. MSRP: $195.00. Contact Tech 21 USA, Inc., 790
Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-777-6996. Fax: 973-777-9899. E-mail:
info@tech21nyc.com.Website: www.tech21nyc.com.
