new Tech21 "Character" series pedals.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:29 pm

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So VoxAC30, Marshall, Bassman, Mesa, and Ampeg VT?

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 pre-amp 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.

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:36 pm

Lolz @ 'British' AND 'Liverpool'. I didn't realise they were a republic.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:38 pm

Liverpool is quite a commonly used name for Amps and Pedals in the upper-mid chime department for obvious reasons.

Obviously I think that's awesome.

Unfortunately Bletchley or Milton Keynes doesn't have the same cachet, so British it is for the Black and Gold Tops.

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:04 pm

MIIILTON KEEEEEYNEEEES

I've never heard "Liverpool" used to describe Beatletonez. Normally just "60's British" or something, but yeah, like you say, the Voxeses and the Bletchlycore amps are pretty different sounding, WE NEED TO DIFFERENTIATE

aen · Post by **aen** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:01 pm

Then we can all be stars now.

In the dope show.

Justin J · Post by **Justin J** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:13 pm

why does the california one look like this weird coffee table thing we have at my house?
what's it supposed to look like?

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:21 pm

I think one of them Custom Mesa/Boogie amps.

They're California based:
Mesa/Boogie,
1317 Ross St.
Petaluma, California
94954 USA

Justin J · Post by **Justin J** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:40 pm

ah, they're way up north. they don't count.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:03 pm

North is best.

Justin J · Post by **Justin J** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:08 pm

northern california sucks. they want to be their own state, i say good riddance.

just kidding, it's actually pretty nice up there.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:22 pm

fuck dude! those pedals look cool...wonder how dey sondz?

and yeah, i've heard liverpool referred to for beatle-esque tones...well, in fact for anything beatlesrelated.

bamonte · Post by **bamonte** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:30 am

nice find mike, i want one.

aen · Post by **aen** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:04 pm

I like the liverpool smell. mmmm cabbagey.