Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

[Citizen Insane]

Hi, everybody. I'm curious if anyone's had any experience with the Tech 21 SansAmp Classic pedal. It seems like an interesting way to increase sound versatility, with all those little switches and such. I haven't had the chance to play around with one yet, though.

Nevertheless, I'd like to know your opinions on this little analog amp modeler.

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[Fresh_Start]

Re: Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Tech 21 has some cool products. I've played with the Sans Amp Tri AC, and it does an incredible job of modelling for such a small box - but you have to plug it into a clean power amp. Darn good in front of a Power Engine 60, but pretty useless in front of a Blues Jr. (too much character of its own).

I would guess the Sans Amp Classic is similar.

Note the footnote that the sound samples are from about 1991... seems like a long time since they worked on this product.

Hope this helps,

Chip

 

[frankfalbo]

Re: Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

No real need to update this box. It was good when it came out. Some of the dip switch settings are a little honky and phasey sounding, but yes with all those dips you can choke a lot of great sounds out of that thing. They're great and worth the money. The overdrive feels more "right" than most modern modellers.

 

[Amateur]

Re: Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

I have one for two years, good gear. I use it mostly for recording because I can get a lot of different sounds from it without an amp. I only wish the toggle switch is a paddle instead of that tiny little button.

 

[Citizen Insane]

Re: Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Note the footnote that the sound samples are from about 1991... seems like a long time since they worked on this product.

Yeah-- that's one of the first things I noticed on their site.

I think I'll try one out this weekend. Thanks for the info, guys; I really appreciate it.

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[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

It is still one of the most convincing emulators